Bivocational Youth Pastor Part Time

The Youth Pastor is responsible for providing spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership for the youth ministry of Farley Community Church. This role oversees fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism for middle school and high school students. The Youth Pastor will cast vision for youth ministry consistent with FCC’s mission and values and will partner with parents, volunteers, and church leadership to disciple students into lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.
The Youth Pastor is expected to be actively present in the lives of students within church, school, and community contexts. This role seeks to cultivate an environment where students experience belonging, understand and believe the gospel, and grow into mature disciples who love and serve Christ and others.

Qualifications
The Youth Pastor must:
Hold or be actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Christian Ministry, Theology, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in youth ministry
Demonstrate a clear calling and gifting for youth ministry, including a passion for evangelism, outreach, and discipleship
Possess strong leadership, relational, and communication skills with youth, parents, volunteers, and staff
Be a self-motivated leader capable of casting vision, implementing strategy, and working independently with minimal supervision
Exhibit strong administrative, organizational, and time-management abilities
Demonstrate the ability to research and engage the local community using demographics, technology, and social media to reach unchurched youth
Work collaboratively as a team member with FCC staff, committees, elders, and congregation
Show proven ability to teach, mentor, and train youth toward spiritual maturity
Model obedience to Scripture and maintain a consistent, prayer-centered spiritual life
Possess a clear testimony of a saving, sanctifying, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a recognized call to ministry

Lifestyle and Character Expectations
The Youth Pastor is expected to:
Publicly profess faith in Jesus Christ and pursue a growing relationship with God through prayer, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines
Commit to ongoing spiritual, personal, and professional development through reading, training resources, classes, conferences, and seminars (minimum annually)
Model Christlike character and conduct in speech, actions, and relationships
Represent the vision, mission, and values of FCC in person and on social media platforms
Maintain healthy, respectful working relationships with church staff and volunteers
Uphold confidentiality regarding counseling matters, financial records, personnel issues, and personal information of congregational members
Perform all duties in accordance with the bylaws, policies, and doctrinal standards of Farley Community Church

Primary Responsibilities
Ministry Leadership and Discipleship
Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of FCC’s youth ministry in alignment with church goals and vision
Model and promote a Christ-centered lifestyle among students
Establish and maintain meaningful pastoral relationships with youth to maximize spiritual impact
Provide biblical teaching, counseling, and spiritual direction to youth and families as needed
Outreach and Community Engagement
Build and lead a growing youth ministry team, including parents and student leaders
Actively engage unchurched youth within Farley and surrounding communities
Develop and maintain relationships with public and private schools, youth organizations, and community leaders
Equip and mobilize students to share their faith and disciple others within their spheres of influence
Programming and Integration
Plan, prepare, and lead effective youth programming, including:
Weekly middle school and high school gatherings
Monthly fellowship or outreach events
Outreach initiatives
Annual summer camp and/or mission trips
Integrate youth ministry into the broader life of the church to foster an intentionally intergenerational culture
Collaborate with church staff to develop new ministries as needed
Administration and Communication
Prepare, manage, and oversee the annual youth ministry budget as approved by church leadership
Manage student fees, fundraising activities, and mission trip finances responsibly
Maintain consistent communication with students and parents regarding events, vision, and ministry plans
Encourage parent involvement and partnership in youth discipleship
Participate in staff meetings, individual meetings, council meetings, and other required leadership meetings
Pastoral and Church Involvement
Attend and participate in regular and special church services
Support parents in their Christian parenting roles in coordination with other pastoral staff
Perform baptisms, weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and follow-up pastoral care as assigned
Attend meetings as requested by the Personnel Committee and Elders
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Church Pastors and Elders