Youth Minister/Youth Pastor

New Hope Christian Church Woodlands (NHCCW, https://nhcclife.org/english/) is looking for a youth minister or youth pastor with strong leadership gifts to meet our growing ministry needs. NHCCW is located in the greater Houston area. It is a fast-growing, evangelical, Bible-believing church. Every Sunday morning we hold Chinese and English services at 7575 Alden Bridge Dr., the Woodlands, TX 77382. Our Sunday attendance is on average 300 people, which includes a Chinese congregation (~180 adults), an English Congregation (~60 adults with youth), and ~60 children.

This position is full-time and includes a competitive benefits package (health, dental, and term life insurance as well as a 403B retirement package). The position includes a continuing education budget and flexibility to pursue your studies.

Qualifications for NHCCW Youth Minister or Youth Pastor Candidates:

1. Having a sure divine call to shepherding God’s flock (1 Pet. 5:1-4)
2. Living up to the standards for upright character and testimony for faith, as described in 1 Tim. 3:1-13
3. Having demonstrated ability in leading lay leaders’ team
4. Having the gifts of effective preaching and teaching
5. Ascribing to NHCCW’s theological position and church bylaws
6. Must have earned or be in the process of earning a seminary degree
7. Having some experience with Asian ministry, and particularly good relatability to youth with Asian heritage
8. Having experience and ability to serve in a multicultural environment
9. Fluency in English

NHCCW Youth Minister or Youth Pastor’s Job Description:

 Facilitate development of youth ministry’s vision and mission.

1. Faithfully shepherd all the youth (1 Pet. 5:1-4) and oversee the youth ministry.
2. Having the ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with other church leaders, fostering a spirit of unity, mutual respect, and cooperation (John 17:21-23).
3. Seek to integrate youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational and multi-cultural, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries.
4. Recruit, coach/train, and shepherd youth leaders and adult co-workers so that they can coach/train others (2 Timothy 2:2).
5. Keep parents updated on ministry strategies and plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement (Ephesians 6:1-3).
6. Having strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, listen attentively and build positive relationships with diverse group of individuals, including youth, parents, volunteers, and church staff.

To apply for this position, please email your application form (https://nhcclife.org/english/wp-content/uploads/NHCCW-Youth-Pastor-Job-Application-form-April-20240409.pdf) and web links of teaching to:

Ms. Ying Wang
Youth Pastor Search Committee
New Hope Christian Church Woodlands
7575 Alden Bridge Dr., the Woodlands, TX 77382
832-663-0720 (NHCCW Office)
Email: YouthHiring@nhcclife.org