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Youth Pastor Job Description

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General Description

The Youth Pastor is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of students (grades 6 through 12). This includes leadership of weekly programs and periodic special events (camps, conferences, trips, service projects, etc.).

Essential Job Functions

  1. Lead a team of paid staff and volunteers in the creation and operation of a student ministry, including weekly services and routine special events.
  2. Plan and execute biblically accurate, culturally relevant, and high-energy services for students.
  3. Create and manage a student ministry calendar that will drive all the activities and teaching for the ministry.
  4. Direct the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers as needed to staff weekly programs and special events.
  5. Develop and disciple a group of student leaders.
  6. Implement student registration, program management, and security policies/practices in support of weekly services and special events.
  7. Cast vision for, teach and program the church’s annual fall retreats for students including music selection, development of messages/teaching, and utilization of games and other artistic elements in the inspiration of students in learning about God.
  8. Design, plan, and conduct periodic parent meetings in order to meet the needs and expectations of families attending YOUR CHURCH.
  9. Lead the creative use and proactive upkeep of facilities and grounds used for all student ministry activities.
  10. Assist in the development of an annual budget for student ministry and manage spending to budget.
  11. Function as a member of YOUR CHURCH’s pastoral staff performing baptism services, weddings, funerals, etc. as part of a rotation schedule.
  12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

This position requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience as a staff member in a student ministry leadership capacity. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry or related field is required. (Extensive ministry experience, in some cases, can be substituted.) The successful individual will be a strong leader with a solid work ethic, possessing a passion for teaching students about God and the ability to administrate as a department head. Working knowledge of creative programming related to student programs and special events is a real plus.

Position Structure and Level

Grade: TBD
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Classification: Exempt
Category: Regular Full-Time
Staff Designation: Senior Staff and Ministry Staff

Related Documents

Staff Policy Manual
Staff Policy Manual – Job Descriptions Section
Compensation Program