Job title: Youth Pastor

Job status: Full-Time, 40hrs/week, includes Sundays and some holidays. Part-Time may be considered.

Job roles & responsibilities:

Purpose: To partner with parents in teaching, guiding, and directing youth (6th to 12th grade) at FCC and in the surrounding community in the foundations of faith, so they will grow into a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.

—Plan, direct, and evaluate the Youth Ministry scope and sequence, as well as weekly curriculum prep. Evaluate existing ministries and curricula, implementing change where needed.

—Deliver Youth pastoral leadership on Sundays, as well as select evenings depending on the group (middle school and high school)

—Responsible for Confirmation of the youth of FCC (11th and 12th grade) on a bi-annual basis

—Plan, coordinate, and lead youth off-site events and retreats (winter and summer) to enable focused, meaningful reflection in a fun, supportive environment

—Recruit and coach volunteers and assistant staff or intern. Ensure a harmonized approach to teaching and discipleship. Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration through which innovative ministry can flow.

—Coordinate and lead service opportunities for the youth. Coordinate with outside groups as well as with the Missions and Service Director.

—Ensure the Youth Ministry includes parents and family as an essential part of a holistic ministry. Keep the congregation informed about these ministries and the needs of youth. Ensure that new families in the church are welcomed and connected with the Youth Ministry.

—Work with the Pastor of Discipleship to develop strategic plans, action steps, and goals for the Youth Ministry that implement the purpose and mission of FCC

—Work with the Pastor of Discipleship in management of all budgets related to the Youth Ministry

Reporting structure: Reports to Pastor of Discipleship

Collaborating ministries:

—Children’s Ministry

—College/Young Adult Ministry

—Connecting Ministry

—Communication/IT

—Missions & Service

—Music Ministry

—Facilities

Required skills and experience:

Skills:

—Personal and mature faith in Jesus Christ

—Ability to work with youth & adult volunteers and minister to their needs

—Leadership, teaching, and administrative skills

—Relevant youth ministry work experience

—High energy, relational skills, high emotional and social intelligence; coachable

—Understands basic student development, be familiar with contemporary youth ministry strategies

—Basic budgeting, planning, and management skills

—Ability to work and collaborate with other staff positively.

Experience:

—BA/BS degree required

—MDiv or MA preferred

—Seminary students are encouraged to apply

—Some experience required, 2-3-years

Please contact Dan Hayner, Pastor of Discipleship, to learn next steps at: dan.hayner@freechristian.org