Youth Pastor

Youth Pastor

Our Mission: Pursuing a Christ-centered life in our self-centered world.

The Youth Pastor is responsible for connecting youth into the life and family of Christ United church. The primary objective of Youth Ministry at Christ United church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by creating discipleship environments that provide students with the tools, adult mentors, and spiritual training they need for spiritual growth and belonging.

These discipleship environments occur in three primary areas: Equipping Discipleship, Relational Discipleship, and Serving Discipleship.

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position requiring approximately 40-50 hours per week and reports to the Leadership Development Director.

Specific Roles/Responsibilities

Overseeing the development and implementation of the Confirmation Journey

Overseeing student Sunday School programming

Overseeing youth group programming

Teach and Preach on a weekly basis for 6-12th grade audience

Recruiting, developing, and leading teachers and mentors

Developing additional discipleship opportunities as needed and able

Creating and managing systems for registration, attendance, and follow-up

Overseeing group structure, classroom logistics, and space utilization

Ensuring clear and consistent communication with students, parents, and leaders

Maintaining a forward-looking (six-month) ministry schedule

Participating regularly in relational ministry with students, parents, and leaders including High School and Middle School campus ministry and events.

Developing meaningful Christian relationships and accountability

Learning to articulate and process their spiritual journey

Establishing personal worship practices and spiritual habits

Growing in identity as children of God

Developing theologically sound teaching and discipleship strategies

Addressing adolescent development and cultural influences

Leading at least one student camp and mission trip per calendar year

Cultivating local opportunities for student missions

Training and equipping leaders, mentors, and parents

Raising up and mentoring student leaders

Overseeing retreats and relational ministry environments

Establishing systems for pastoral care and follow-up

Ensuring consistent and effective communication with families and leaders

High School Ministry Leadership

Lead and oversee discipleship environments for grades 9-12

Ensure alignment with overall relational discipleship goals

Provide teaching, vision, and pastoral leadership for high school students

Create and Lead High School Leadership Track

General Youth Ministry Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff and volunteers to create engaging ministry environments, programs, retreats, and events

Engage students outside church walls (school visits, extracurricular events, etc.)

Communicate regularly with students, parents, and volunteers

Preach in both middle school and high school settings

Lead or support small groups

Participate in church-wide and youth ministry meetings, retreats, and events

Continue developing professionally and spiritually

Core Competencies

Planning & Organizing

Quality Orientation

Oral & Written Communication

Creativity & Innovation

Interpersonal Sensitivity

Resilience

Flexibility

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated spiritual maturity, with a consistent and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ

A lifestyle that serves as a Christ-centered role model for students, demonstrating integrity, character, and conduct consistent with biblical standards

A commitment to ongoing spiritual growth and personal discipleship through regular engagement in Scripture, prayer, and Christian community

A strong commitment to the Christian faith and a willingness to embrace and teach the theology of Christ United Church

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Demonstrated ability to lead, disciple, and develop youth and adult volunteers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and leadership ability in ministry settings

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to meet physical demands of the role (light lifting, standing, movement, etc.)

Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and occasionally nationally/internationally

Familiarity with adolescent development, youth culture, and family ministry

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school

At least five (5) years of experience in youth ministry or a related field

Experience in a church of similar size and structure

Experience building discipleship systems and leading volunteer teams

Interview Requirement

Any candidate invited to interview should notify the church in advance of any reasonable

accommodations needed.