Summary:
The youth director pastor at Northside Christian Church is a full time position. The youth pastor will work closely with the staff/leadership at Northside to create a meaningful and effective ministry to students and their parents. We believe it is incredibly important for the youth pastor to have a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus that reflects Him, His truth, and His design.
Primary responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate MS/HS youth ministry Programs. Four major groups.
- Middle school students
- High school students
- Youth volunteers/staff
- Parents/families
- Plan and lead activities for students that provide the right environments to help them grow in their relationships with each other, youth leaders, and with God.
- Retreats, camps, mission trips, activities. We believe these things play a large role in the spiritual growth of our students.
- Provide small groups and leadership development opportunities for students.
- Recruit and train the appropriate number of youth leaders/volunteers (not Chaperones) that will minister to/with students.
- This involves training and giving away meaningful ministry roles.
- Teach God’s Word in consistent and powerful/relatable ways with students. This needs to be a priority.
- Provide opportunities for kids to experience worship in age appropriate ways.
- Provide places and spaces for youth to develop community.
- Have a strong presence in schools: support NS students by attending games/meaningful moments. This is also an opportunity to meet parents, our student’s friends, teachers…
- Help to maintain and develop the team culture at Northside.
- Be an active part of the community, finding ways to engage in the lives of those who don’t yet know Jesus.
Secondary responsibilities
- Preach from time to time (3-4 times a year).
- Participate in developing the leadership culture at Northside
- Assist in coming beside ministry team leaders at Northside as assigned.
- Potentially lead a small group
- Play a leadership role (under associate) in events (MAYBE)
- Develop and oversee Northside's local outreach strategy. (MAYBE)
- Potentially oversee children’s ministry (MAYBE)
- Potentially college/young adults (MAYBE)
Skills required:
- Communication
- Planning/administration in appropriate and timely ways
- Recruiting/developing/training leaders
- Ability to start and finish tasks without constant oversight
- Strong grasp of Scripture
Compensation:
Annual salary up to 50,000 based on experience.