YOUTH PASTOR/DIRECTOR (FT, PT) - West Hills Presbyterian Church (West Hills, CA)

YOUTH PASTOR/DIRECTOR

Full-Time, Part-Time West Hills Presbyterian Church iwhpc.org (Korean) / whpcem.org (English) 23350 Welby Way, West Hills, CA 91307 Denomination: KPCA Posted June 30, 2026 Overview West Hills Presbyterian Church seeks a Youth Pastor/Director to join our Student Ministry (SM) team. His primary role would involve leading the High School ministry but with oversight on the Jr. High Ministry alongside the current Jr. High Director. We seek a mature believer with an evident love for Christ and His Church, a high view of Scripture, and a clear commitment to the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word in all areas of life and ministry. This role provides discipleship, teaching, and program coordination in partnership with church staff and volunteers. The Youth Pastor/Director will deliver expositional teaching and preaching, partner with parents, and plan events to foster unity. This position also requires regular attendance at the English Ministry worship service on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Responsibilities Weekly Sunday morning worship ministry – preaching, small group, student and parent engagement, operations, recruitment, and support volunteers Weekly Friday SM staff meetings – discussion, collaboration, feedback Weekly Friday worship ministry – in partnership with Jr. High director, provide teaching/study, coordinate volunteers, plan regular events Regular communication with staff and parents – phone/email/newsletter, PTAs, meetings Lead annual events – summer/winter retreats, monthly outings, banquets Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree; M.Div (completed or in process) Language – English. Proficiency in Korean would be beneficial but not required. Commitment – 2 years minimum Experience Preaching, teaching, and discipling adolescence Ability to lead volunteers with clarity, warmth, and consistency Strong communication skills with parents, volunteers, and church staff Commitment to the authority of the Scriptures and the leadership of the church Reporting The Youth Pastor/Director serves under the leadership of the church and collaborates closely with the SM Lead Director and pastoral staff. This role works in partnership with other directors of the Student Ministry to support cohesive ministry programming and clear communication. Child Safety and Screening Employment will require completion of the church’s child safety process, which includes screening, background check, and required training. Compensation Half-Time or full-time (plus scholarship/housing) Contingent upon experience Application Resume Personal salvation testimony Doctrinal statement of faith (theology, ecclesiology, anthropology) 2 ministry-related references (1 from the pastor with whom the applicant has most recently served) and 1 personal reference Two samples of Sunday sermon (video preferred, audio okay) Email SM Director: View email address on click.appcast.io PDF Listing To view a PDF version of this listing, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr SOLA