OVERVIEW
We are looking for a highly relationship and leader development focused individual for our Youth Pastor position. We are seeking a Youth Pastor that can not only connect and lead students but also develop adult leaders and work with parents. Our desire is to have a Youth Pastor that is a leader of leaders.
CHURCH
Christ Church is a nondenominational church located in Wichita, KS. We are highly relational and Spirit led as a body. We are all about Jesus and people. Our church was planted by our founding pastor in October of 1993. Our congregation has an average weekly attendance roughly 700 people across 2 campuses with a youth ministry of approximately 50 students. We love our healthy, growing, and welcoming congregation.
YOUTH MINISTRY ACTIVITIES
Our youth ministry program includes both middle school and high school. We value our students being part of the larger church body on Sunday mornings. We encourage students to attend the main service with the congregation and to get connected and serve as part of the body.
Additionally, students have the following activities and youth programs:
- Wednesday evening youth gathering
- Sunday morning Bible study for middle school
- High School summer mission trip
- Student leadership gatherings
RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruit, equip, and empower youth ministry team members
Shepherd students, youth leaders, and parents of students
Guide students in their spiritual walk and help them to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ
Develop connections with students to encourage engagement and mentoring
Develop and deliver weekly youth services
Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all youth activities
Develop and coordinate all summer activities
Develop and lead youth leadership development programs
Participate in all staff and pastoral activities
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Strong work ethic
Administrative and organization skills
Passion to reach youth
Strong relational skills
Ability to mentor leaders
Strong communication skills (personal and organizational)
REQUIREMENTS
Growing and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for His church
Degree in ministry or prior years of professional experience in youth ministry
Experience with teaching and developing sermons
