Revised 02/2022
JOB DESCRIPTION
PART-TIME MINISTER OF YOUTH
PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: Provide effective leadership to the youth ministry, encouraging middle and high school students to establish a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and become all that God has called them to be.
SUPERVISOR: Senior Pastor
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide effective leadership to the youth ministry in keeping with the overall ministry plan of the congregation.
- Lead youth Bible Study on Sunday mornings and provide guidance to other youth ministry teachers and outreach leaders.
- Prepare and lead a mid-week Bible Study experience for the youth.
- Plan and supervise events that balance fellowship, missions, Bible study/discipleship, and outreach. All events to be approved by the Youth Committee.
- Plan and conduct special events throughout the year (i.e. summer camp, retreats, student-led worship services, etc.)
- Attend and encourage youth participation in churchwide mission, recreation, and social events.
- Provide periodic opportunities for the youth to participate in hands-on mission experiences.
- Provide support and counsel to youth and/or parents and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Attend various school/community events in which the youth are involved, whenever possible.
- Develop and coordinate fund-raising opportunities for the youth ministry.
- Cultivate relationships with prospective youth and their families.
- Regularly attend staff meetings and Church Council.
- Lead in worship services as requested.
- Various other duties as required.
Sample Events:
January/February: Ski Trip or other overnight retreat
March: March Mission Madness
May: Youth Sunday
Summer:
Intergenerational Mission Trip and/or Youth Mission Trip.
Summer Camp and/or Summer Retreats
Other summer events (Six Flags, pool parties, etc.)
October/November: Fall Party
December: Christmas Party
Monthly: Youth Lunches/Outing
Weekly Schedule:
Sunday: Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Sometimes afternoon or evening activities
Wednesday: 3:30 Staff Meeting
5:30 Dinner
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Youth Group (Bible Study, Hot Topics, Fellowship, Game Night, etc.)