Youth Minister

YOUTH DIRECTOR/MINISTER JOB DESCRIPTION

Boulder Chinese Evangelical Free Church

988 Delta Drive, Lafayette, CO 80021

POSITIONS DESCRIPTION:

A full-time Youth Director/Minister is sought to serve in the youth group of the Boulder Chinese Evangelical Free Church in Lafayette, Colorado. The Youth Director/Minister reports to the Senior Pastor for spiritual and ministry guidance. Qualified applicants who request to begin the service at part-time capacities will also be considered.

Purpose of Position

To build young disciples for Christ by developing and implementing a comprehensive youth ministry (in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission and outreach) while serving as a spiritual leader and role model. The youth director/minister will help

• Create a Youth Ministry that effectively reaches non-Christian youth.
• Lead students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Develop within students a Biblical worldview.
• Bring students together for genuine, Christian fellowship.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead a comprehensive youth ministry, taking into consideration the spiritual and social-emotional development of youth (6thgrade and above).

• Help students develop the spiritual disciplines of worship, Bible study, prayer, and living and sharing their faith.
• Preach or arrange for speakers for Sunday worship services on a weekly basis.
• Oversee and teach at Sunday/weekday Bible studies and small group meetings.
• Plan and coordinate events and activities such as retreats, camps, short mission trips, community service, outreach events/activities, etc.
• Make efforts to be available to youth in a variety of ways (i.e. visitation, times of crisis)
• Ensure that safe environment policies are observed in all youth ministry settings

Required Qualifications

• Have a mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Uphold the expectations of servant leaders in the Scriptures.
• Maintain integrity beyond reproach through a moral and ethical lifestyle.
• Have God-honoring relationships with family and friends.
• Profess a vocational calling to full-time ministry. Must be self-motivated and enthusiastic about youth ministry.
• Graduated or about to graduate from college.
• Have a doctrinal position that matches the EFCA’s Statement of Faith.

Desired Qualifications

• Appreciation of Asian-American cultures.
• Experience in working with youth groups.
• Seminary training is a plus.

Contact

If interested, please submit the following to Donghua Dai (daidonghua1978@gmail.com)

Resume;

3 references (name, phone number or email);

Personal testimony;

Optional materials that may help us to know you more (e.g. ministry calling and/or vision, sermon recording).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lafayette, CO 80026: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Youth Mentoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $52,000