Grace United Methodist Seeking Youth Pastor

Grace United Methodist Church

Wyckoff, NJ

Job Description: Youth Ministry Leader

OVERVIEW

The Youth Ministry Leader will direct and oversee the youth ministry; educate, minister to and include teens in the ministry of the church and follow up with teen guests.

Ministry Area/Department: Youth

Accountable To: Lead Pastor and SPRC

Position Is: Paid staff (Position may be filled by church member) $5,000 plus $500 ConEd

Talents or Abilities Desired: Education and experience in theology and counseling; Good role model; No criminal record

Other: Passion for ministering to and with teens, with a heart for understanding their special needs and a desire to include this valuable group of people in the overall ministry of the church

Background Check: required

ANTICIPATED TIME COMMITMENTS

1. Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: five hours per week

2. Participating in meetings/training: one hour a month

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

1. Give direction to and oversee the youth ministry:

a. Identify the needs and interests of teens within the church and outreach to the community.

b. Plan and develop programs for the youth ministry.

c. Evaluate existing programs to determine effectiveness.

d. Identify and provide ministry opportunities for teens.

2. Meet monthly with pastoral staff on or about the 15th of the month to pray and to discuss upcoming events, challenges, solutions and praises.

3. Recruit other volunteer youth workers as needed. Coordinate with pastors to provide training for youth workers as needed. Plan one major training/inspirational workshop a year.

4. Provide support and spiritual direction to teens on an individual basis.

5. Participate in outreach ministry to teens who have visited the church: visits, letters, etc.

6. Lead weekly program including Bible study for teens in consultation with the pastoral staff.

7. Plan at least one yearly youth retreat for the purpose of spiritual edification.

8. Visit teens who are hospitalized.

9. Participate in training opportunities yearly, or as presented.

10. Develop the youth ministry budget and track expenditures throughout the year.

11. Compile a youth directory, have copies made and distribute to teens and youth workers.

12. Plan at least one overnight hands-on mission experience per year.

13. Participate in the planning and/or execution of Confirmation Class each year, and develop and implement a social media/digital presence for the ministry.

For more information and application please visit our website www.gumc.org or Info@gumc.org