Pastor to Young Adults Full Time

Job Title- Pastor to Young Adults

Classification- Exempt, Salaried, Pastoral

Hours- Full-time

Reports To- Downtown Discipleship Pastor

Job Summary

The Pastor to Young Adults is responsible for shepherding, developing, and leading the young adult and young married ministries at Rivertree Church’s Downtown Campus. This role exists to help young adults become deeply formed disciples of Jesus through worship, community, teaching, and intentional life-on-life discipleship. In this, they will contribute to Rivertree’s mission to help one another know Jesus by sharing the gospel and our lives.

Job Qualifications

A growing and evident relationship with Jesus Christ
A clear calling to pastoral ministry, particularly among young adults
Agreement with Rivertree Church’s statement of faith, mission, and values
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and relational skills
Ability to teach Scripture clearly and pastorally to young adults
Experience leading or serving in young adult or discipleship ministry preferred
Strong ability to recruit, equip, and develop volunteer leaders
Bachelor’s degree required; theological training or seminary education preferred
 

Job Responsibilities

Young Adult Ministry Leadership

Provide pastoral leadership and oversight for Rivertree’s Young Adult and Young Married ministries at the Downtown Campus
Shepherd young adults through teaching, presence, pastoral care, and relational discipleship
Lead Young Adult Core Team toward developing ministry vision, strategy, and execution
Work to actively bring new Young Adults into ministry as well as assimilate into church life
Fireside Chat & Gatherings

Organize, plan, and execute monthly Young Adult worship gatherings known as Fireside Chats
Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer leaders and teams for Fireside Chats
Work alongside worship, tech, and teaching teams to ensure gatherings are spiritually meaningful and well-executed
Plan and execute other gatherings that are beneficial to the ministry
Groups & Discipleship

Oversee Young Adult Life Groups and Young Married Life Groups
Work closely with the Downtown Discipleship Pastor to align groups with Rivertree’s overall discipleship strategy
Oversee and develop other pathways for spiritual growth for young adults, including Discipleship Groups, Bible Studies, etc.
Recruit, train, support, and care for group leaders, ensuring healthy and multiplying groups
Premarital & Marriage Ministry Development

Help develop and strengthen Rivertree’s premarital counseling process
Work with church leadership to identify, equip, and support marriage mentors within the church body
Assist in training mentors to walk alongside engaged and newly married couples
Walk with young couples through the process of dating, engagement, and marriage in coordination with other pastoral leaders
Leadership & Church Integration

Collaborate with pastors and ministry leaders to ensure alignment with Rivertree’s mission and vision
Participate in staff meetings, ministry planning, and strategic discussions
Assist ministry teams with planning, budgeting, and volunteer development related to young adult ministry
Effectively manage budget categories associated with leadership role
Pastoral Care & Church Life

Actively engage in pastoral care for young adults, including counseling, hospital visits, and crisis care as needed
Guide young adults through the baptism process as needed
Participate in worship services, church-wide events, and special projects as assigned
Use personal spiritual gifts to further the mission of Rivertree Church and the Kingdom of Jesus
Other

Take part in the life of the Church and grow strong Christ-centered relationships
Maintain healthy, balanced rhythms of work, rest, ministry, and family
Prioritize personal spiritual growth and vitality
Other duties as assigned
 

Job Conditions

Potential stress related to ministry growth, leadership development, and relational care
Combination of office hours, evening gatherings, and irregular schedules
High relational and emotional engagement with young adults
Potential for periodic local and non-local travel