Status: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Reports to: Senior Pastor; Accountable to Staff Parish Relations Committee
Purpose: The Youth Minister will promote and facilitate a holistic ministry for young people ages 6th-12th grades to make disciples of Jesus Christ. These categories are further divided into ages 12-18 and 18-25. This person shall advocate and provide support for the youth and young adult ministry to engage participation and to assist youth to grow in faith.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Love youth and relate to where they are (primary task)
- Encourage and nurture youth while providing opportunities to develop their relationship with God.
- Challenge youth to respond to God’s call and to serve in their communities and the world.
- Organize, plan, supervise and evaluate a comprehensive youth ministry to include:
- Approve and engage youth with curriculum choices and teach 11-18 Sunday School with the aid of other adults. Coordinate Sunday for 18-25 age group.
- Plan UMYF (Elevate) program for Sunday and Wednesday evenings
- Work with Senior Pastor to develop and conduct Confirmation Classes
- Plan and supervise service projects and retreats
- Plan and supervise mission trips
- Build and maintain a strong relational connection with youth, including attending school performances, extracurricular and performance events in which our youth participate
- Maintain regularly scheduled meetings with the Youth Council
- Work cooperatively with other ministries of the church
- Promote youth activities through various methods of communication
- Maintain accurate youth ministry database
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with youth and parents of youth
- Compile and present annual budget; fundraising to supplement budget if needed
To apply:
Submit a resume and a 2-4 minute (maximum) video statement of your vision and philosophy of youth ministry, along with at least three reference names and contact information to:
Debbie Tharpe, Administrative Assistant – debbie.tharpe@msumc1.org
CC: Myra Greene, Staff Parish Relations Chair – myra.greene851@gmail.com
Position will remain open until filled.
