High School Pastor

Overview
To lead and develop a dynamic youth ministry that encourages spiritual growth, discipleship, and engagement among the church's and local community's youth (typically grades 9-12), primarily targeting the students of local public, private, and home school organizations.

Weekly Activities
Sunday Services:

Attend, oversee, and encourage youth involvement in the main church services.

Youth Group Meetings:

• Plan and lead mid-week youth group gatherings.
• Prepare and deliver a youth-focused sermon or lesson during youth gatherings.
• Facilitate small group discussions and Bible studies.
• Organize and oversee interactive and engaging activities, including games, worship, and fellowship.
• Provide counseling and mentorship to students.
• Manage and coordinate up to 4 interns.

Office Hours:

• Maintain regular office hours for youth to drop in for counseling and discipleship.
• Meet with parents to discuss the spiritual growth and development of students.
• Contact 2 new students and 4 existing students per week via text, social media, lunch/coffee meetings, etc.
• Spend 1-3 hours per week attending student extracurricular activities.

Team Coordination:

• Collaborate with volunteer leaders to plan and execute youth activities.
• Attend and participate in staff and church leadership meetings.

Monthly Activities:

Planning & Coordination:

• Review 3, 6, and 12-month calendars for long-term planning purposes and to proactively plan future events.
• Provide upcoming weekly schedule to the executive pastor for review.
• Review youth department financial performance comparing actual vs. budget.

Quarterly / Semi-Annual Activities:

Special Events:

• Organize and lead youth events such as social outings, service projects, and worship nights at least 6-8 times per year.
• Conduct training sessions for volunteer leaders at least once per semester.

Parental Engagement:

• Host 2-4 parent meetings per year to discuss specific events, youth development, talk about the upcoming year/semester, and gather feedback.

Yearly Activities:

Retreats, Events, and Camps:

• Plan and lead annual youth retreats and summer camps.
• Organize and oversee mission trips and community service projects.
• Coordinate with other local churches for joint youth events and activities at least once per year.

Budget Planning:

• Develop and manage the youth ministry budget.
• Plan and execute fundraising activities to support youth ministry initiatives.

Development:

• Stay updated on youth ministry trends and best practices through reading, workshops, social media, and conferences.
• Develop leaders within youth ministry with a goal of raising up future interns.

Church Events:

• Coordinate youth participation in major church events and holidays (WOW Weekend, Summer Fun Days, Youth Camp, Kids Kamp, etc.).

ANNUAL GOALS:

• Increase attendance at youth events by 10% based on average attendance measurements at annual review date.
• Recruit 3 new volunteers to help with mid-week youth meetings and trips.
• Retain >75% of incoming middle school students through proactive meetings and engagement events.
• Minimize any youth department budget variances to <5% (unless prior approval from executive pastor is received).
• Add 1 new event that captures the spirit of MH youth

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Strong Christian faith and a passion for youth ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree from a qualified University and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience in youth ministry or related roles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and parents.