PASTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES

Job Details Primary Responsibilities The Pastor of Youth Ministries will be part of the church ministry to develop and lead children, middle and high school youth and their families to follow Christ and develop a personal relationship with Him. This position is to not only organize but lead in all activities, with a priority of spending relational time interacting with the youth. SUPERVISION The Pastor of Youth Ministries works under the supervision of the Pastor in conjunction with the chairs or their designee of the Discipleship and Personnel Committees. Job Responsibilities Share a passion and excitement for Jesus Christ and to love students where they are, point them to Jesus Christ and disciple students to follow Jesus and effectively communicate God’s Word to them.Develop and grow the children and youth programs and the relationships with students and their families both numerically and spiritually to strengthen and serve every child, youth and family in our community. This includes:Regular Upward program involvement with participating youth and their familiesCoordination of interactive kid activities during fellowship luncheonsRegular involvement to encourage participation in Scripture memory work programSpecial event planning for: Sunday School Kick-Off Day, church picnic, Graduation Sunday, VBS and other similar eventsCreate a safe environment for children and youth to feel welcome and accepted.Develop and lead all children and youth activities and events both at church and away including:regular youth meetingsspecial eventsregular children meetingsweekend retreatsprepare lesson plans andmission tripsprepare and teach youth Sunday schoolBuild, equip, and encourage adult volunteers to love and minister to students by fostering an environment that our children & youth ministries are an all-church member responsibility. Adhere to policy.Work with the Discipleship Committee to grow a student program to allow for seamless transition throughout an individual’s discipleship pathway.Develop training sessions for children’s Sunday school teachers.Oversee the publicity and promotion of children and youth-related activities. Regularly update and maintain communication channels for students and parents with social media, text, and email to encourage regular attendance, provide updates, and generate interest.Ensure implementation of VBS programOrganize a calendar three months outAttend high school, community, children and youth events regularly to become the face of student ministry at HUEPC.Includes interaction with but not limited to: Head of Staff, Personnel, Outreach and Discipleship committees and cultivating relationships with other community youth leaders.This is a full-time position of 40 hours/week with a flexible work schedule to be determined by activities and events within the church and community. (May include nights, weekends and multi-day summer trips.)Attend regular staff meetings and Discipleship meetings.Regular Sunday attendance. SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING ELEMENTS Sunday SchoolKidventure – weeklyYouth Group – weeklyAdditional special youth events per month, including at least one service project per semesterWinter RetreatSummer Mission Trip Qualifications, Required Skills And Experience Committed Christian with an evangelistic heart and passion for children, youth and their families that is contagious.Bachelor’s degree in youth/student ministry or related field. Master of Divinity preferred.Should be a strong leader but also be approachable and outgoing, with a desire to work as a team player with staff and volunteers.Fully supportive of the theology of the EPC and the vision of HUEPCAble to obtain necessary state and federal clearances to work with youth and children.Must live in a close geographic location to Hickory UEP Church. CLEARANCES Candidates for this position must complete the required background check. Act 151 Child Abuse ApplicationAct 34 Criminal RecordAct 114 Federal Record CheckArrest/ Conviction Report and Certification Form Hours & Compensation This position will be full-time. Additional hours may be needed for special events or for unusual circumstances. Base compensation is $55,000 annually plus a $1000 study leave and medical benefits. PROBATIONARY PERIOD There will be a 6-month probationary period with a 3-month review to ensure that expectations are clear and reasonable on the part of the new staff and the church. Apply Now