YOUTH PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:

STATUS: Full-time, Salaried

HOURS: 40 Hours per week Plus
BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Pension, Continuing Education Funds as agreed with Elders

Mission Statement:
The goal of the Youth Ministry (Middle and High School) is to build disciples for Christ,
equipping them to share their faith with others. The mission of discipleship in relational
environments should be a key component of the youth ministry.

Supervision:
The Youth Pastor reports to the Lead Pastor for spiritual and ministry guidance. The Lead
Pastor provides an annual evaluation of the Youth Pastor’s performance, based on an
agreed Ministry Action Plan (MAP).

The Primary Task:

Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to student ministry. This
comprehensive approach is based on the understanding of the primary task of youth
ministry to:
o disciple the youth and young adults into a personal relationship with God
in both large group and smaller relational environments
o grow the youth ministry by creating attractive and compelling
environments to which our youth can invite their non-Christian friends.
o build a team of passionate adult youth coaches to help mentor and
disciple the youth
o teach the youth and young adults the Gospel and what that requires from
them
o provide them with opportunities for nurture and growth
o show Jesus’ love through modeling
o challenge the youth and young adults to respond to God’s call to serve in
their communities and world
o support and assist the parents in the process of discipling their youth
o equip the current youth to share the Gospel with their friends
o build a ministry that engages with local Middle and High schools in the
area, through an on-campus ministry such as First Priority.
(http://fpofamerica.com/)
Responsibilities:
1. Be an advocate for youth and young adults and educate the congregation
about the hopes, concerns and needs of youth in the local church and
community.
2. Help plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry.
3. Mentor youth and young adults in developing their leadership skills.
4. Stay abreast of new resources and changes in youth ministry and youth
culture and adjust our programming as needed to maintain a current and
effective program.
5. Share these changes with the parents to assist them in better understanding
their youth and the culture they live in.
6. Participate in continuing education events and training opportunities.
7. Provide parents with continuing education and training in the area of raising
their youth.
8. Recruit and train volunteers to serve in various aspects of youth, and young
adult ministry and ensure adequate adult to youth ratios.
9. Be a liaison between the church and other community organizations, people,
and resources that relate to youth ministries.
10. Coordinate Sunday curriculum for youth (grades 6-12) and recruit youth
coaches to assist with the weekly teaching and mentoring the youth.
11. Select the curriculum, teach or coordinate others teaching, for all mid-week
classes.
12. Provide leadership for youth coaches, mentors, and parents beyond the
classroom.
13. Work in partnership with schools in the area to effectively reach youth in the
community and develop a strategic ministry outreach plan.
14. Keep records of youth participation and manage the youth ministry budget.
15. Communicate with the youth and parents in a timely manner and as
effectively as possible using all available resources (email, website, bulletin,
newsletter, texting, etc.). This includes a quarterly parent’s newsletter, regular
parent emails regarding upcoming events, weekly youth check in texts and
periodic articles in the weekly walk.
16. Be available to encourage, challenge, and counsel the youth, young adults
and parents towards effective lives as followers of Jesus (i.e. lunch at school,
after school visits, attendance at extracurricular activities, home visitations,
and support during times of crisis, etc.)
17. Work in concert with the gifts and talents of other staff members and
maintain a strong teamwork mentality.
18. Attend all weekly Staff Meetings as well as any other regular scheduled
meetings.
19. Ensure that the Child Protection Policy is observed in all youth ministry
settings.
Qualifications and Aptitudes:
1. Adhere to theology and values in harmony with Central’s mission and values
as well as statements of belief at http://centralsj.org/our-beliefs/
2. Clear, observable commitment to Jesus Christ
3. A relational and pastoral heart
4. A Professional Certification in Youth Ministry or 3 plus years of experience in
the area of youth ministry is preferred.
5. Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate,
manage and implement a student and family ministry within the parameters
of the church.
6. Must have good written and verbal communication skills, conflict
management skills, and computer skills.
7. Must have a proven ability to work effectively with youth, young adults,
parents, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.

To Apply:

Please send an email to the Lead Pastor, Glyn Norman glyn@centralsj.org

with the subject line “Youth Pastor Application” with the following
attachments:

1. Your resumé
2. A recent photo of you (and your family if you wish)
3. A statement, no longer than one page, on your philosophy of youth
ministry.
4. A link to your preaching (preferably video, but audio is acceptable if no
video is available)