Youth Pastor

Job Overview:
We are looking for a Youth Pastor to help grow our burgeoning youth program. Looking for a dedicated worker who is passionate for growing children in Christ and is ambitious for the Kingdom. Someone who is deeply concerned for upholding the truths of the Bible and is a witness to the Gospel. If this sounds like you, then please apply! Dunn's Chapel is a traditional style non denomination church with over a century of history. We are a small, but growing, church, looking to grow in areas of youth and young families.

Responsibilities:
Lead the church's efforts to minister with and to youth between the ages11 18

Reach out to unreached youth in the community, engage them with the Gospel, and involve them in the work of the church.

Recruit, develop, and deploy new volunteers for the church's youth ministry.

In consultation with other youth leaders and senior youth leadership, develop an annual budget for the youth ministry and operate within the constraints of that budget.

Develop a Bible teaching calendar for the youth that takes into consideration the full counsel of God's Word and the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental needs of the youth in our community.

Regularly teach the Bible to the youth with conviction, compassion, and care.

Lead efforts to minister to the parenting needs of the church body.

Establish a long term vision for how the church engages youth.

Develop and execute a strategic plan for the youth ministry.

Regularly report to the church's leadership about developments in the youth ministry.

Oversee all summer camping activities the youth participate in.

Regularly lead the youth in short term missions experiences.

Work with other church leaders to find ministry opportunities for youth in the broader church family.

Participate in all staff meetings and retreats.

Develop a 6 month, 1 year, and 2 year "look ahead" including goals and visions.

Requirements

A lifestyle congruent with the Biblical requirements for leaders (1Tim. 3:1 13; 2Tim. 2; Titus 1:5 9).

Understanding of and willingness to serve within the doctrinal commitments of the church. (Mission Statement and Bi Laws)

Experience in ministering to youth and shepherding youth ministry volunteers.

Strong ability to lead people of varying ethnicities, socio economic levels, and generations.

A desire to reach and mentor youth in biblical truth.

Ability to pass a background check.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A growing Christian faith and character.

A commitment to the mission of the church.

A calling to pastoral ministry.

Preferred

A couple or young family

Background in leading contemporary style worship

Assist in leading worship services