Jobs · Management · California

Next Gen & Adult Ministries Director

Canyon Hills Friends Church · Yorba Linda, CA · 5 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Your Mission

Build a thriving Youth Ministry.
Develop young disciples.
Equip leaders.
Help shape the future of our church.

You’ll Lead

  • Create exciting weekly gatherings, small groups, and special events.
  • Build a clear discipleship pathway for students.
  • Lead retreats, camps, outreach nights, and service projects.
  • Create environments that are fun, faith-filled, welcoming, and spiritually powerful.
  • Teach regularly in Youth Services.
  • Mentor students and raise up young leaders.
  • Walk with teens through real-life challenges with wisdom and grace.
  • Partner with parents to help families disciple their kids.
  • Recruit, train, and encourage youth volunteers.
  • Build student leadership teams and pipelines.
  • Create healthy systems so leaders thrive — not burn out.
  • Empower people instead of trying to do everything yourself.

What You’ll Grow Into

  • Help strengthen Life Groups, especially Young Adults.
  • Build transition pathways from Youth → Young Adults → Adult Community.
  • Assist in coaching and equipping small group leaders.
  • Contribute to broader church discipleship initiatives.
  • Support Guest Central and New Visitor follow-up.
  • Help new families and young adults find connection and belonging.
  • Assist with seasonal Sundays like Easter & Christmas.

Church & Pastoral Life

  • Be part of a collaborative, healthy pastoral team.
  • Participate in pastoral care, prayer, hospital visits, and key services.
  • Support baptisms, weddings, funerals, and special moments.
  • Protect your own spiritual health, Sabbath rhythms, and growth.

We’re Looking For

  • A person who loves Jesus, students, and the Church.
  • Someone who feels called to long-term pastoral ministry.
  • A leader with experience leading Youth or Next Gen ministry.
  • A strong communicator, relational leader, and team builder.
  • Able to cast vision, execute plans, and develop leaders.
  • Taught, humble, hungry to grow, and emotionally mature.
  • Aligns with the mission, theology, and culture of CHFC.

Why This Role Is Special

  • Real influence — not just “busy work”.
  • A clear growth path toward broader pastoral leadership.
  • A church that values Next Gen, discipleship, and innovation.
  • A healthy team culture with vision, mentorship, and support.
  • The chance to shape students, families, and the future.

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