Youth Minister Part Time

Anticipated Time Commitments
– Part-time (approximately twenty hours per week)

Qualifications
– Stable, spiritually mature Christian man
– Strong Integrity
– Husband that Manages Household Well
– Disciplined
– Wise
– Not an Addict
– Peaceable
– Good Steward
– Humble
– Must be married in a healthy, Biblical relationship between a husband and wife
– Must enjoy working with youth while maintaining a professional manner
– Possesses a heart to understand their special needs and a desire to include this valuable group of people into the ministry of the church
– Ministry education and experience preferred
– Pursuing or completed Seminary education
– Lives above reproach
– Subject to background check and financial inquiry
– Agrees to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
– Valid Driver’s License Required

Spiritual Gifts
– Teaching/Preaching
– Leadership
– Mercy

Expectations
– Lead and cultivate weekly youth ministry
– Provide weekly meetings on Sunday mornings (such as Sunday School) and Wednesday evenings
– Identify the needs and interests of teens within the church and community
– Evaluate existing programs to determine effectiveness
– Identify and develop ministry opportunities/programs for teens
– Connect visiting and local teens to the church
– Provide counseling and spiritual direction to teens on both an individual and group basis
– Develop the youth ministry budget and track expenditures throughout the year in conjunction with Budget Committee
– Plan regular events and activities
– Responsible for planning youth events as applicable in the area of outreach, evangelism, and/or discipleship
– Plan at least one mission trip or Christian camp event per year
– Coordinate and supervise recreational activities for the youth
– Recruit volunteers to work with the youth as needed
– Meet regularly with youth ministry volunteers to pray and to discuss upcoming events, challenges, solutions, and praises
– Provide training for volunteers as needed
– Work with the Youth Council and appoint church members to the council as needed
– Be involved in the church community
– Participate in Quarterly Business Meetings and Church Council

Preferences
– General understanding of and ability to use technology