Youth Pastor - University Church of Christ

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Pastor - University Church of Christ

Ready to Build Something That Matters?

We are prayerfully searching for a passionate, Spirit-led youth minister who is ready to help build a small youth group into a thriving, Christ-centered youth program. If one loves Jesus deeply, believes in the active work of the Holy Spirit, and feel called to pour into the next generation, we’d love to talk with the applicant. We are offering a build, disciple, inspire, and grow opportunity.

About Us

We are a congregation of approximately 200 members of all ages, located in the heart of Denver, Colorado. We are a commuter church, with few of our community living in the neighborhood but willing to drive long distances because of the strong bonds built over our long history. We have a thriving young adult ministry, a well-organized benevolence project with a food pantry that feeds between 80-90 families each week, a church body that is passionate about service, relationships with Christ and each other, and teaching every person about the grace and peace that comes from knowing Jesus.

About the Role

The youth minister will lead and develop a vibrant ministry for youth in grades 6th through 12th, helping them:

· Grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

· Develop a strong biblical foundation

· Experience authentic Christian community

· Discover and use their gifts in service

The candidate will work closely with our elders, fellow ministers, volunteers, and families to shape aministry that is biblically grounded, relationally strong, and spiritually dynamic.

· Plan, coordinate, administer, and evaluate a comprehensive youth ministry that

reaches, teaches, encourages, challenges, and spiritually nurtures our youth

· Craft lessons and units for both Sundays and Wednesdays that equip students to

live out their faith and be led by the Spirit

· Create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment in which youth are able to

wrestle with real-world issues through a Biblical lens

· Build meaningful relationships with youth and their families

· Organize and oversee special fellowship, discipleship, and mission opportunities, including local outings, camps, retreats, and mission trips

· Form an intentional and meaningful partnership with Children’s Ministry and Young

Adult ministry leaders since a healthy youth ministry is deeply rooted in a strong

foundation of early spiritual formation as well as preparing them for their future involvement.

· Participate in worship and broader congregational life

· Manage youth ministry planning, communication, and budgeting

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with energy, creativity, and vision, someone who sees potential and wants to build something meaningful that has an eternal impact, and is:

· A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear calling to youth ministry

· Someone early in their ministry career

o Passionate about discipling youth

o Creative, energetic, and ready to build and grow a ministry

o Strong communicator and relational leader

o Aligned with the beliefs and practices of a Church of Christ congregation

o Fully supportive of child safety and protection policies

o Knowledgeable about best teaching practices with an understanding of neurodivergence and the unique needs of middle schoolers versus high schoolers

We are especially excited about candidates who:

· Believe in and rely on the work of the Holy Spirit

· Have a heart for church growth and outreach

· See youth ministry as both discipleship and mission work

· Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

· Are willing and able for collaboration with other ministry leaders

What We Offer

· Competitive full-time salary with a total benefit package valued at $88,000.00 USD

· Relocation assistance (depending on distance and need)

· A move-in ready parsonage (valued at $36,000.00 per year, as part of the

· $88,000.00 package)

· The opportunity to live in beautiful Colorado (yes, you will be able to ski

· sometimes!)

· A supportive eldership and pulpit minister that want to see you succeed

· A church family ready to invest in the next generation

Call to Action

We request that candidates moved by the opportunity above submit a (1) resume and

(2) cover letter to us.