Youth and Children's Pastor

Hope Community Church is a non-denominational, community-minded church in Willow Grove,
PA, that welcomes believers and nonbelievers into a family where genuine relationships are
formed, people are cared for, and the Holy Spirit is at work transforming people’s lives. We are
a growing church of 150 people strong. We love to help people find their gifts and serve Jesus
in ministry and believe that our best ministry happens in teams. Find out more at hccwg.org.

About the Pastor of Youth and Children:
Hope Community Church is seeking a Youth and Children’s Pastor to join our team. We are
looking for someone who is excited to invest in the next generation, partner with parents, and
empower volunteers so that we can see young people’s lives changed by Jesus Christ.
Our well-established children's ministry at Hope is growing and expanding. Our vision is to
create transforming environments where the gospel message can take root in the hearts of
children. More people volunteer in our children’s ministry than any other ministry in our church,
and one of our biggest events of the year is our summer VBS.
With the growth of our children’s ministry, youth has become a top priority at Hope. We are
eager to revive our student ministry, which has been inactive since the pandemic. Our church
has a history of active involvement with students, teachers, and school board members from
the neighboring high school, which has a student population of 1,000 and sits adjacent to our
church. We are ready to relaunch a student ministry built around a transformational youth group
experience and a team of caring adults dedicated to supporting and disciplining students.

Requirements
This is a full-time position with a parsonage and competitive salary. A ministry-related degree
or equivalent experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess a deep, personal
relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrate spiritual maturity by living out the fruit of the Spirit
(Galatians 5), and meet these requirements:
• A gifted teacher of God’s Word to the next generation
• Relational leader
• Team builder
• Well organized and can plan events
• Great at communication

Youth and Children’s Pastor Combined Responsibilities Include:
• Champion the vision and values of Hope within our youth and children’s ministry
• Promote young people and get them engaged in the life of the church
• Develop and raise up young leaders
• Engage and support parents as vital partners
• Provide our youth and children’s ministry volunteers with leadership, training, and direction
• Cultivate an attractive, clean, fun, and safe environment for kids and students
• Oversee the youth and children’s ministry budgets
• Participate in regular staff meetings and one-on-ones

Youth Ministry Specific
• Organize a ministry calendar around a rhythm of "Up, In, and Out" that includes large group
worship and teaching, small group discussion and prayer, and fun events for students to
invite their friends who aren’t connected to Jesus or the church
• Build and train a team of youth ministry volunteers
• Regularly teach the Bible and share the gospel with students
• Fellowship with students outside of youth group and show up at their games and activities
• Plan and coordinate special events for students, like camps and mission trips

Children’s Ministry Specific
• Oversee our Children’s Ministry with the support of our Children’s Ministry Team
• Recruit and train new children’s ministry volunteers
• Coordinate our Sunday morning program for children from birth to 5th grade
• Schedule classroom teachers and helpers
• Review, purchase, and oversee the implementation of all curriculum and supplies
• Plan and coordinate special events for families like VBS, Advent, and our Easter Outreach

What it's Like to Live in Willow Grove, PA
Willow Grove is a residential suburb approximately 12 miles north of Philadelphia. This area is a
desirable location for living, working, and raising a family, with many residents having deep roots
and strong ties to the community. For those looking for adventure, Willow Grove is located in
the hub of the Northeast. Trips to New Jersey beaches, Amish farms in Lancaster, the Pocono
Mountains, and the cities of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington DC are just a drive away.

Think you're a great fit for this role?
Become a candidate by sending a cover letter, resume, philosophy of youth and children’s
ministry, and a link to a video of you teaching students or children