Deacon Of Youth Ministry

Youth Pastor Opportunity at Radiant Church
Radiant Church in Bay City, Michigan, is seeking a passionate and spiritually mature Youth Pastor who has a heart for helping students encounter the presence of God and grow as fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We are looking for a relational leader who can build meaningful connections with middle and high school students, equip and empower volunteer leaders, and partner with parents to help the next generation develop a lasting faith in Jesus. This is an opportunity to shape a growing youth ministry, invest in the lives of students, and help them discover their identity and purpose in Christ.
The Youth Pastor will provide vision, leadership, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral oversight for Radiant Church's middle and high school ministry. This role is responsible for developing a healthy and growing youth ministry through biblical teaching, student discipleship, volunteer leadership, parent partnership, community engagement, pastoral care, and effective ministry administration. The Youth Pastor will work collaboratively with the Lead Pastor, pastoral staff, parents, volunteers, and other ministry leaders to integrate students into the broader life of Radiant Church.
Develop and implement a biblical teaching and discipleship strategy for middle and high school students.
Provide engaging, biblically sound teaching in youth services, small groups, and other ministry environments.
Help students grow spiritually, apply Scripture to everyday life, and participate in the broader ministry of Radiant Church.

Recruit, train, equip, and encourage adult youth ministry volunteers while establishing clear roles and expectations.
Build a ministry culture characterized by spiritual maturity, teamwork, accountability, and relational investment.

Student & Community Engagement
Build meaningful relationships with students both inside and outside regular youth ministry gatherings.
Maintain an intentional presence in local schools and the surrounding community, including appropriate student activities.
Develop relationships with students who are unchurched or disconnected from a local church.

Parent Partnership
Partner with parents in the spiritual development and discipleship of their teenagers, recognizing the critical role parents play in their students' faith formation.
Equip and encourage parents to disciple their teenagers.
Events & Ministry Programming
Develop and maintain an annual youth ministry calendar aligned with Radiant's vision.
Coordinate leaders, communication, registration, transportation, facilities, and other logistical needs while evaluating programs for effectiveness.

Pastoral Care
Recognize situations requiring additional professional or emergency intervention and follow appropriate church policies and legal requirements.

Develop and manage the annual youth ministry budget and maintain accurate student and volunteer records.
Utilize appropriate ministry technology and establish effective systems for scheduling, communication, registration, and ministry planning.
Ensure compliance with Radiant Church's child protection and safety policies and provide regular ministry updates to the Lead Pastor and pastoral leadership.

Spiritual & Character
Meets the biblical qualifications for Christian leadership (1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9) and demonstrates integrity, humility, maturity, teachability, and servant leadership.
Demonstrates a genuine passion for teenagers and supports Radiant Church's vision, values, doctrine, and ministry direction.

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, or a related field preferred; equivalent ministry education and experience may be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of professional youth ministry experience preferred, with demonstrated experience leading and developing middle and/or high school students.
Experience teaching and discipling teenagers, developing adult and student leaders, and planning youth ministry programs and events.

Effective leadership, organization, strategic planning, and volunteer development abilities.
Proficiency with ministry technology, including social media and church management software.

Successful completion of a criminal background check and required child safety training.
Commitment to follow Radiant Church policies and procedures.
Availability for evenings, weekends, retreats, camps, and special events as ministry responsibilities require.