Youth Pastor Wanted
Church Size: 350 average attendance
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Roughly $40k/year, commensurate with education and experience
Brookside Church is currently seeking a full time Pastor to oversee the youth ministry, as well as assisting with other ministries as directed by the Lead Pastor. Brookside is a part of the CCCU denomination (of the Wesleyan Holiness tradition) and is located just west of Chillicothe, OH. The mission of Brookside Church is to make disciples who make disciples. We are committed to a discipleship strategy (across all of our ministries) of Awaken. Commit. Transform. Share. (A.C.T.S.) Awaken to God’s love, to the depth of our own sin, and to the cost of discipleship. Commit to Christian community, growth and obedience. Transform as a result of the Holy Spirit giving us a change of heart, mind and will. Share the Good News, as we share Christ’s burden for the lost, that others might come to an awakening of their own. The ministry campus currently consists of a Main Sanctuary and Administration building, a Children’s ministry building, a Senior Adult ministry center, and a Youth Center and Gymnasium. Brookside is also the host church for the preschool and elementary grades of Ross County Christian Academy, and is adjacent to Brookside Center – Retirement Community Properties.
Chillicothe, OH is located in south central Ohio and has a population of approximately 22,000. As the first and third capital of Ohio, Chillicothe has a rich historical district and is home to many parks and educational opportunities. The local economy is supported by several industries (Pixelle, Kenworth, etc.) and many government facilities (VA Hospital, Ross Correctional Institution, Chillicothe Correctional Institution). There are approximately ten different school districts from the area that are represented in the makeup of Brookside’s current youth ministry.
Job Description:
We are looking for someone to provide a dynamic, engaging, applicable, and Christ-centered environment that equips and enables students to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who continue to make disciples. The preferred candidate would have a passion for teens and an understanding of their spiritual needs at this time of their life; in particular, we would like to see the overall unity and strength of the group nurtured. Additionally, we are seeking someone who is capable relationship builder, both with students currently in and out of the church, as well as with the volunteer youth staff. A deep, personal relationship with Christ is a must, and a minimum of two years of experience and applicable degree are preferred.
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Application: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to ryanbash@brooksidechurch.com
The mission of Brookside Church is to make disciples who make disciples. Because of this, we are passionate about our people and are intentional about nurturing the types of environments in which genuine followers of Jesus are exponentially reproduced. Brookside is a member of the Churches of Christ in Christian Union, a denomination of the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition.
