Deacon Of Youth Ministry

Youth Pastor
MinistryHub is honored to partner with Roots Church (St. Clair, MO) in their search for a Youth Pastor . Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to View email address on churchjobfinder.com you passionate about helping the next generation follow Jesus?

Do you love building teams, developing leaders, and creating ministry environments where students feel known, cared for, and challenged to grow?

Are you energized by the opportunity to step into a growing church with strong momentum, a committed volunteer team, and a clear need for pastoral leadership among middle school and high school students?

Roots Church is seeking a Youth Pastor to lead and strengthen rootsYOUTH, our ministry to middle school and high school students.

Roots Church is looking for a leader who can pastor students, build strong volunteer teams, partner well with parents, and help create a ministry culture where students are loved, discipled, and equipped to follow Jesus.

Roots Church is a thriving, non-denominational church in St. Clair, Missouri with a mission to be a church that truly cares for people.

We are a go-big, all-in church committed to seeing changed lives change lives. Our culture values excellence, honor, passion, generosity, Biblical truth, and meaningful community.

Roots is currently reaching 1,000 people every weekend, with strong momentum among young families. Our weekend experiences are growing, Roots Kids is thriving, small groups are strong, and our Dream Team culture continues to expand.

The Youth Pastor will provide pastoral leadership to rootsYOUTH, helping middle school and high school students grow in their relationship with Jesus, connect in meaningful community, and take next steps in faith, serving, and spiritual maturity.
rootsYOUTH currently serves students through a weekly Wednesday night gathering. The ministry has a committed volunteer team, great facilities, and significant growth potential.

This is an opportunity to step into a healthy, existing ministry and bring fresh leadership, pastoral presence, teaching, structure, and vision.

Lead rootsYOUTH with Vision and Pastoral Care
Oversee the ministry to middle school and high school students.
Teach and communicate in a way that connects with students and helps them apply biblical truth to everyday life.
Build relationships with students through Wednesday gatherings, weekend experiences, events, and presence in their lives outside the church building.
Help students take next steps in faith, community, serving, and spiritual maturity.

Develop leaders who take ownership of the ministry, care for students well, and help create a healthy team culture.
Work with staff and ministry leaders to help families feel known, supported, and connected to the broader life of Roots Church.

Strengthen Systems, Structure, and Excellence
Oversee curriculum, teaching plans, gathering flow, supplies, purchases, and ministry environments for rootsYOUTH.
Ensure Wednesday gatherings and related ministry events are well-planned, well-led, and aligned with the culture of Roots Church.
Work within the annual ministry budget.
Maintain clean, organized, and excellent ministry spaces.
Help evaluate and improve systems, forms, processes, manuals, and team communication.

Staff and Church Engagement
Participate fully as a member of the Roots Church staff team.
Connect regularly with this role’s direct report, the Executive Pastor.
Attend weekly staff meetings, devotional rhythms, Dream Team Nights, Area Coach meetings, and key church gatherings.
Support the broader mission and culture of Roots Church.
Be present and engaged during weekend experiences and ministry events.
Model the values, language, culture, and expectations of Roots Church.

A successful Youth Pastor at Roots will help create a ministry where:
Parents trust the ministry and feel supported.
It is about shepherding people well, developing leaders, building healthy teams, and executing ministry with excellence.
Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing church environment.
Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities without constant supervision.
Interested in long-term ministry, leadership development, and future growth.

Spiritual and Theological Alignment
A personal, active, and growing relationship with Jesus.
Agreement with the beliefs, values, and ministry approach of Roots Church.
Commitment to biblical authority, spiritual growth, and Spirit-empowered ministry.
A life marked by spiritual and emotional health.
A passion for the gospel and a desire to help students and families follow Jesus.

Ministry Experience
Experience leading in student ministry, next-generation ministry, or a comparable ministry environment.
High follow-through and personal responsibility.
Willingness to be flexible, creative, and responsive in a growing church.
Formal ministry education is welcome, but practical ministry experience, leadership ability, teachability, and cultural fit are especially important.

Health insurance
Housing allowance
Housing Allowance
Can be done remote?
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