Youth Director

Overview Triangle Grace Church in Durham, North Carolina is searching for our next Director of Youth Ministries who possesses a passion to share Christ and disciple teenagers (6th-12th grade) in order to raise up a new generation of faith-impacting, culturally and spiritual equipped, young leaders for the sake of his kingdom. We are looking for an innovative, entrepreneurial, emerging leader who enjoys connecting with youth outside of the church building as much as inside to develop significant relationships at area schools while bridging to and building a vibrant on-campus ministry at our church. Our next Director of Youth Ministries will work in collaboration with our Director of Children’s Ministries to ensure a wholistic ministry context to allow our families to flourish within our church community. Triangle Grace, an ECO church (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians), is located in the Research Triangle of North Carolina, one of the most exciting and growing regions within the United States. We are a “resource-rich” ministry environment with opportunities to invite college students to partner with us in our youth ministry outreach efforts as we are 5 miles from Duke University, 5 miles from the University of North Carolina, and 3 miles from North Carolina Central University. Visit our website at to find out more about Triangle Grace Church. Our new Director of Youth Ministries will have ample opportunity to participate in worship leadership for our church community including preaching. The Senior Pastor will not only serve as a supervisor for our new Director of Youth Ministries, but as a mentor, co-laborer, and friend while providing intentional opportunities for professional development including ordination if desired. Responsibilities Setting a godly example with his/her own life for those who are under his/her care. Praying regularly for our youth, parents, area schools, and youth ministry team. Developing godly relationships with teenagers in order to help youth develop spiritual, social, and psychological maturity. Developing strong, authentic relationships with parents and siblings of youth to contribute positively to their family dynamic and the health of the broader Triangle Grace community. Developing and implementing seasonal and yearly plans, strategies, and systems to achieve identified goals of the youth ministry and church. Recruiting, screening, training, and shepherding a youth ministry team of volunteers. Overseeing fellowship meetings, Bible studies, mission projects, Sunday morning classes, and other events and programs which contribute to the health and development of youth ministry. Creating viable on-campus outreach initiatives to area middle and secondary schools. Establishing and maintaining communication systems to keep youth and parents informed about upcoming events. Requirements Spiritual health, active faith, and godly character A growing, theological maturity and biblical understanding grounded in a reformed and evangelical viewpoint in matters of faith, practice, and instruction Assent to and growing familiarity with the nature and commitments of our denomination (ECO) – our essential tenets and polity Experience in ministry and project management that demonstrates adequate preparation for the responsibilities of this role Demonstrated commitment to relational ministry and love for ministering to youth and their families Flexibility to accommodate his/her work schedule to meet the needs of ministry Team player and learning, humble spirit Attention to detail Ability to learn and use electronic platforms associated with ministry A growing familiarity with the youth culture of the Triangle region of North Carolina A Bachelor’s degree or above Compensation details This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits Salary is commensurate on education and experience #J-18808-Ljbffr