The Associate Pastor/Youth Director acts as a mentor to the young people of the church.  He / She serves by leading the youth and young adult programs, directing ministry activities and coordinating youth and young adult efforts with the overall programs of the church.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid Christian Faith, with an understanding and agreement with Holly Spring Friends Statement of Faith and Policy.
• 4 year College Degree in Ministry - related Field
• A Minimum of 1-3 years Experience in Youth Ministry

Overall Duties / Responsibilities:

1.  Serve as an assistant to the Pastor in numerous aspects of Ministry, including weekly assistance in worship services and preaching for youth Sundays and in the Sr. Pastors absence.
2. Intentional visitation of children/youth and their families.
3.  Lead weekly Youth Meetings with a goal, plans and objectives for the youth program.
4.  Lead and work with our Park Out6reach Team to develop and implement outreach opportunities utilizing our land and park resources.
5.  Provide a balanced program in the areas of education, service, fund-raining, recreation, worship and participation in the programs of the church at large, which will lead to responsible adult leadership
6. Discern and implement ministry health and vision by continually evaluating the needs, interests, desires, strengths and weaknesses of the Youth and Young Adu7lt Ministry.
7.  Build relationships with children by taking active role in VBS, Children's Church rotation and other children's ministries.
8. Report to Ministry & Counsel with primary oversight by the Senior Pastor.
9. Communicate regularly with the Senior Pastor and to Ministry & Counsel concerning the plans, objectives and goals including the successes and challenges of this ministry.
10.  Develop a budget for programming needs.
11.  Attend and share responsibility in Atlantic Friends Christian Ministries activities.