Youth Pastor/Director: First Christian Church

Youth Ministry Director Primary Objective: Leading students and children to connect with Jesus, His people and His purposes by sustaining and further developing a comprehensive approach to family ministry that reflects the core values and vision of First Christian Church while serving as a spiritual leader and positive Christian role model. Work Hours: Full-time. 40 hrs per week, which will include some evenings and weekends as arranged with the Senior Pastor or FCC Personnel Committee. Some attendance at school activities. Supervision and Evaluation: Reports to the Senior Pastor and to the FCC Personnel Committee. General Responsibilities and Tasks: Youth Ministry Develops strong Christ-centered relationships with youth (grades 6-12) from FCC and the greater community and their families through planned and purposeful interactions. Actively partners with local schools to serve students, teachers and provide an active, pastoral presence in the student community Plans, organizes, and leads youth activities including weekly youth group, weekly Bible studies, community outreach programs (e.g., weekly after-school program, summer camp/retreats, mission projects (locally and globally), fundraising events, group outings). Supports extracurricular activities of youth and provides pastoral care as needed. Plans and distributes lessons/curriculum for elementary thru high school. Teach Sunday School classes when necessary and assists in recruiting Sunday School teachers. Plans, leads, and provides spiritual and educational guidance to youth in the Confirmation Program. Children’s Ministry Interacts with Children’s Ministry and students (grades K-5) to build relationships and facilitate a close connection and transition to Youth Ministry. Provides support to the Children’s Ministry team, as needed, including delivering or coordinating weekly children’s sermons during Sunday services and providing guidance/input of Sunday School curriculum for grades K-5 to create cohesive youth teachings. Additional Responsibilities Preach occasionally on Sunday mornings when the Senior Pastor is unavailable. Assists in outreach and pastoral care to visitors, members and the community Support the Senior Pastor as requested in other weekly responsibilities, service planning, and special events Provides regular and timely communication of upcoming activities and events through church-wide communication. Promotes robust participation both within and beyond FCC using social, digital, and traditional media. Implements and upholds “Safe Sanctuary” policy throughout FCC. Recruits and develops a strong Adult Leadership Team for Family Ministries; schedules and facilitates regular meetings and invests in volunteers. Board meetings and presents a prepared monthly report. Personnel meetings when requested to do so. Compensation $27,000-$35,000 Salary based on experience and education Generous benefits include paid vacation and housing in our parsonage. Health Insurance is negotiable. Position Qualifications Evident and genuine faith in Christ, God-honoring life, and passion for the local church. Must live full-time in the housing provided in Geary, OK Commitment to support our Christian faith community, the Discipline and the policies of the FCC. Agreement with Reformation Movement theology and its integration in practice of youth ministry. Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field is preferred but not required. Previous experience with youth is helpful. Good judgment and ability to interact with a diverse group of people (internal and external). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills accompanied by a positive attitude with young students in the church. Ability and comfort with computer and creativity skills in designing new and engaging ways for students to learn about life in Christ. Experience working with children and ability to deal with and relate to young people by earning their respect and trust. Growing understanding of the challenges and needs of teenagers and adolescents. Excellent organization and supervision skills. Strong management and leadership skills. Developing fruitful and biblically faithful approach and practice of preaching and teaching Scripture. First Christian Church is an independent, non-denominational congregation. God's Word, the Bible, is without error and infallible. Holy communion is something we participate in collectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr