Youth Pastor

Overview

Legacy Bible Church (LBC) is seeking a full-time pastoral staff member who will serve as a Youth Pastor. LBC is a 10-year-old congregation consisting of 260 members and a weekly Sunday morning attendance averaging 350. LBC was founded upon a commitment to time-honored, traditional worship and sound biblical preaching and teaching. As such, LBC worship is facilitated through the traditional elements of a choir, orchestra, and the singing of hymns and sacred music.

LBC has experienced consistent growth over the course of its short history, and moved into its own facility in January 2022.

The pastoral position that LBC seeks to fill ideally would begin in April, though the intent is to secure this position with a chosen candidate by the end of May, if not earlier.  The successful candidate will possess well-developed interpersonal skills to positively influence students, adult leaders, and parents, as well as proven ministry skills to implement a discipleship ministry with junior high and senior high students. Previous experience in student ministry is required, with staff experience as Youth Pastor or Student Ministries Pastor preferred. The candidate must demonstrate a proven record in connecting with students, communicating with parents, and equipping adult leaders for ministry. The applicant should have earned at least a bachelor’s degree with some formal Bible training from a conservative theological Bible college or seminary. LBC is made up of members representing broad evangelical backgrounds, and unity is highly prized. That said, the applicant must agree with LBC’s Doctrinal Statement and with the beliefs and practices of our church as outlined in LBC’s bylaws.

The applicant must demonstrate the qualities of church leadership required by the New Testament, especially those laid down by Peter and Paul in their epistles. LBC requires that its leaders live in accordance with humility, harmony, competence, diligence, strength, biblical standards of morality, and sound doctrine as set forth in the New Testament. The applicant must strive to be a servant leader in serving Christ, the congregation, and the community.

The successful applicant will exhibit confident leadership through humility, with a strong vision for reaching and discipling students. The applicant should be a supportive team player and encouraging team builder in modeling and teaching others to follow Christ. The applicant must also demonstrate competency in basic administrative skills.

For more information about LBC, browse our website, especially our Mission Statement and Statement of Faith.

Job Description

The ideal candidate is someone who brings positive energy and creative ideas to

oversee all aspects of discipleship of youth from 6^th through 12^th grade. We are

seeking someone whose vision meets the needs of our community.

LBC is welcoming, missional, and hospitable. Our staff is encouraging and collaborative.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, both as a staff member

and as someone who will manage volunteers. This full-time position averages 40 hours a

week, including onsite Sundays, Thursday night programming, and four weekdays, and other meetings as needed.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Youth Pastor is to build meaningful relationships with youth and parents that cultivates a relationship with Jesus Christ. This individual will create the vision, plan, and advocate for youth in our church and community. This individual will oversee a program that nurtures and grows the faith of our youth into a lifelong journey of following and serving God.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize volunteers, teach, and lead Sunday morning activities (Youth Sunday School).
• Prepare, organize volunteers, teach, and lead Thursday evening activities.
• Plan and execute community events throughout the year, including, but not limited to: Fall Festival and youth outings.
• Recruit and equip adult teachers and leaders qualified to serve on the student ministry team.
• Initiate and facilitate special events and mission trips where students have an opportunity to share the Gospel.
• Support the Children’s Director when big events take place (ex. VBS).
• Show financial responsibility in operating the youth budget by recommending to the Finance Committee a detailed annual budget for youth ministries and demonstrating fiscal accountability regarding all transactions.
• Create programming, apart from normal activities, that will help youth grow in their faith, in their knowledge of the Bible, and in overall discipleship.
• Establish regular communication with parents and the greater community regarding youth Ministry activities through email, Facebook, etc.
• Serve as the staff representative to the Youth Ministry Team, offering resources for program ideas and providing a vision for programs in accordance with LBC’s mission.
• Meet regularly with youth volunteers and the Children’s Director to pray, encourage, and plan.
• Attend meetings when requested for special reports or program coordination as asked by the Senior Pastor.
• Model personal evangelism through student and adult contacts in his/her daily life as a follower of Jesus.
• Coordinate and develop curriculum materials for student Bible studies and leadership development.
• Provide biblical teaching and practical training for students to feed themselves spiritually through Bible study methods and spiritual disciplines.
• Reach unbelieving students in the geographic area around LBC with the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
• Equip and challenge students to engage in personal evangelism and invite friends to student ministry events.
• Challenge students to discover their spiritual gifts and ministry and develop an effective leadership team of adult student staff and parent leaders.
• Organize and schedule regular youth group activities with students, student ministry leaders, and parents.
• Connect and integrate students in the youth group with others in the LBC congregation by providing opportunities where the student is known, cared for, and encouraged in his/her spiritual journey. Students should serve and be served as part of the church family.
• Provide fellowship opportunities for students, adult leaders, and parents that are both relational and recreational.
• Contact students off the church campus (schools, football games, concerts, etc.) as appropriate.
• Attend meetings and be a member of the fellowship committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be a committed Christian
• Relevant experience working with Youth is required
• A bachelor’s degree is required

Job Type

• Full-time
• Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 (Based on education and experience)

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TO APPLY

To apply, send 2 documents no later than April 30, 2025:

1. Cover letter containing relevant information about why this position interests you
2. Resume, including at least 3 (no more than 5) professional references

Via email attach both documents, and send to pastorjake@lbcfishers.org

Via U.S. mail send to Pastor Jake Finney, Legacy Bible Church, 13490 Howe Road, Fishers, IN  46038