YOUTH PASTOR
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION OVERVIEW
GOAL
THE YOUTH PASTOR PROVIDES VISION, LEADERSHIP, THEOLOGICAL OVERSIGHT AND DIRECTION THAT CREATES AN ATMOSPHERE OF VIBRANT DISCIPLESHIP AND EVANGELISM FOR THE YOUTH OF FAITH CHAPEL. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO MANAGE THE CHURCH-WIDE DIRECTION OF YOUTH MINISTRY INCLUDING BUILDING AND EQUIPPING VOLUNTEER TEAMS. THIS OVERSIGHT INCLUDES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EQUIPPING PARENTS TO LEAD THEIR TEENS SPIRITUALLY.
REPORTING
THE YOUTH PASTOR POSITION REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE LEAD PASTOR.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION: SOME LEVEL OF BIBLICAL/THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IS STRONGLY PREFERRED.
EXPERIENCE: INVOLVEMENT IN PREVIOUS YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
QUALIFICATIONS
A CLEAR TESTIMONY OF FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND A VITAL, GROWING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.
COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL MORAL PURITY.
COMMITMENT TO FAITH CHAPEL’S LEADERSHIP, MISSION, AND WORSHIP PHILOSOPHY.
A SELF-STARTER AND TEAM PLAYER WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
HONORING TO THOSE WHO LEAD YOU, THOSE WITHIN OUR CONGREGATION, AND THOSE YOU LEAD.
DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE AS A YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER.
POSSESSES A HEART TO LEAD TEENAGERS INTO A LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER WITH GOD.
PASSIONATE ABOUT DISCIPLING TEENAGERS.
SALARY
THE YOUTH PASTOR POSITION IS PART-TIME (APPROX. 15-20 HOURS PER WK).
IF YOU POSSESS ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TALENTS THAT MEET CURRENT NEEDS WITHIN THE CHURCH, THE HOURS CAN BE INCREASED TO AS MUCH AS FULL-TIME.
SALARY WILL BE NEGOTIATED DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS. ADJUSTED HOURLY PAY AMOUNT WILL BE CONSIDERED BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
THE BUDGETED COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION IS 15-20 HOURS A WEEK.
ONE WEEK OF PAID VACATION FOR THE FIRST YEAR.
POSITION
RESPONSIBILITES
COMMITTED TO LEARN AND LIVE THE FAITH CHAPEL VISION AND CULTURE.
SEEK GOD FOR A CORRESPONDING VISION THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO THE YOUTH MINISTRY.
COMMUNICATE THE VISION AND PURPOSE OF THE YOUTH MINISTRY WITH THE LEAD PASTOR.
LEAD THE YOUTH MINISTRY TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: YOUTH SERVICES, EVANGELISM, AND DISCIPLESHIP.
RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, AND STUDENT LEADERS TO HELP YOU IMPLEMENT YOUR VISION.
SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO “HANG OUT” WITH TEENS ON CAMPUS, AT SPORTING EVENTS, OR IN THE COMMUNITY.
BUILD AND MAINTAIN QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS AND SHARE YOUR VISION WITH PARENTS SO THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF THE YOUTH MINISTRY.
NETWORK WITH OTHER YOUTH WORKERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
ESTABLISH AND OVERSEE THE YOUTH MINISTRY BUDGET. THE BUDGET SHOULD REFLECT THE MINISTRY VISION AND VALUES AND REQUIRES APPROVAL FROM THE LEAD PASTOR.
INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH AS A WHOLE, SUPPORTING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE CHURCH’S VISION, WORSHIP SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES.
ATTEND SUNDAY SERVICES AND THE WEEKLY STAFF MEETING.
SUBMIT A WEEKLY STAFF REPORT ADDRESSING YOUR GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
REGULARLY MEET WITH THE LEAD PASTOR.
WORK WITH MINISTRY DIRECTORS (CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT) TO COORDINATE MINISTRY TRANSITION BETWEEN CHILDREN AND TEEN MINISTRIES AND BETWEEN TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES.
PLAN AND IMPLEMENT TRIPS TO YOUTH CONFERENCES AND MISSION TRIPS.
SET ANNUAL GOALS FOR THE YOUTH MINISTRY THAT ARE IN LINE WITH OUR VISION, EVALUATING THOSE GOALS WITH THE LEAD PASTOR.
VISION, MISSION,
WHO WE ARE
FAITH CHAPEL IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH WHOSE COVERING IS ELIM FELLOWSHIP. WE ARE ALSO PART OF THE GLOBAL AWAKENING NETWORK OF CHURCHES. WE ARE A CHURCH FAMILY THAT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP, DISCIPLESHIP, AND MINISTRY TO THE POOR IN OUR CITY.
OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE UP DISCIPLES TO IMPACT THEIR WORLD. OUR VALUES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
WE ARE GROWING TO BECOME MORE LIKE JESUS
WE ARE A FAMILY LIKE NO OTHER
WE LOVE THE PERSON IN FRONT OF US
WE BOLDLY RESPOND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
HOW TO APPLY
FOR THIS POSITION
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL JIM TUTTLE, LEAD PASTOR, AT (315)469-5555.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A RESUME WITH ATTENTION TO JIM TUTTLE, 4113 W. SENECA TURNPIKE, SYRACUSE, NY 13215.
