DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES

Job Details Life on the Vine (LOV) is seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministries to help nurture a small but growing community of middle and high school students (currently ~8–10 students, ages 12–18) as they grow into a faith that is thoughtful, rooted, and truly their own. We are looking for someone who loves Jesus, enjoys walking alongside young people, and is energized by creating spaces where youth can explore faith with honesty, curiosity, and belonging. This is a 10-hour/week position at $25/hour, with flexibility in scheduling. We prefer that regular youth gatherings take place on Sunday afternoons, but exact rhythms can be shaped collaboratively with youth and families. About Life On The Vine Life on the Vine is a community shaped by shared leadership, contemplative spirituality, and a commitment to justice and mercy. We seek to be an intergenerational church where people are formed in Christ not through pressure or performance, but through relational discipleship and participation in God’s work in the world. Some Of Our Distinctive Postures Include Shared and collaborative leadershipWomen and men ministering together in full partnershipFull inclusion of LGBTQ+ Christians in the life and leadership of the church and spacious inclusion of people who hold different theological convictions on gender and sexuality. More details available on our website.A commitment to communal discernment and non-coercive loveA justice-oriented faith that seeks the good of our neighbors, especially the marginalizedContemplative prayer and spiritual practices as central to formation We are not a large program-driven church; we are a relational, formation-oriented community. Role Overview The Director Of Youth Ministries Will Regular attendance in worship at Life on the VineCultivate a welcoming, spiritually grounded space for youth (ages ~12–18)Facilitate youth gatherings (ages ~12–18) approximately 2×/monthThe summer months often have a different rhythm which can be shaped collaboratively with the youth volunteers, youth, parents, and Director of YMHelp youth develop rhythms of prayer, scripture engagement, and spiritual practicesCreate space for honest questions, doubt, and explorationEncourage a faith that is lived outwardly through love of neighbor and justiceCoordinate with a small volunteer team so leadership is sharedOversee the monthly All-Age Worship service (first Sundays) in collaboration with the pastors of the church, helping involve youth in leadership and shaping intergenerational worship elements that engage all agesBegin to develop relationships with Junior Vines (5th-8th graders) by planning and leading social gatherings for this age group3 Summer GatheringsEvery other month gatherings during the school year Who We’re Looking For A Good Candidate Would Have Some biblical or theological training (college-level is sufficient)Experience in youth ministry or a desire to be mentored while practicing youth ministryAlignment with LOV’s theological posture and inclusive commitmentsComfort facilitating conversation rather than lecturingA warm, grounded, non-anxious presence with youthCreativity in shaping meaningful gatherings with a small group To Apply Please send a short introduction and resume to: apply@lifeonthevine.org We are happy to talk with candidates who are exploring a call to ministry, in the process of receiving ministerial training at a Christian institution, and/or want a supportive, mentoring environment. Apply Now