Job Description
Job Title: Youth Pastor/Leader (Full Time)
Church: Living Hope Wesleyan Church
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Who We Are
We exist to demonstrate and offer the Living Hope of Jesus to our community and to our world. (1 Peter 1:3-4a)
General Summary
This position directly reports to the Lead Pastor.
The Youth pastor/leader will develop and oversee the discipleship of young people from Middle School to College.
The leader will also have secondary responsiblities based on skills and interests.
For example:
- Youth Ministry: 75-80%
- Music: 20-25%
Responsibilities
- Lead and teach Middle School and High School programming
- Identify and develop current and new Ministry Partners (volunteer leaders) in youth and music
- Lead and organize all youth activities (Camps, youth events, fundraisers, etc.)
Other Possible opportunities – based on interest and skill set – not required
- Preaching opportunities
- Global Missions Team member/leader
- Small Group leader
- Tech
- Other
Personal/Spiritual
- Have a growing and intentional relationship with Jesus
- Growing and committed relationship with your spouse/family (if applicable)
- Lead and serve humbly in a cooperative team environment
- Have a teachable spirit
- Intentionally grow through books, podcasts, sermons etc.
- Look for ways to provide Hope to the Church, the town and the people around you.
- Get involved in the community. Ex. Volunteer, rec sports, community groups etc.
Administrative/Other
- Congregational care
- Attend and participate in staff meetings
- Attend and participate in Advisory Council (Elder/leader Board) meetings
- Maintain and be accountable with ministry budgets.
- Maintain/utilize any necessary social media outlets for promotion and engagement
- Support other staff and ministries as needed
- Support all Church functions as needed
- Attend required district or denominational events (TBD)
- Complete any and all required reports (TBD)
- Provide efficient and timely communication
What We are Looking for in a Team Member (Characteristics)
For the individual to join our team, they will need to...
- Embrace a team mindset regarding decisions, planning and support. We believe that we are more effective in serving the people and ministering the Gospel when we do it together.
- Regular communication with team and ministry
- Dream, create and organize events, resources and people.
- Fiscally responsible and creative with resources to accomplish the mission.
- Be a person of integrity in work and personal life.
- Humble and coachable
- A follower of Jesus according to Matthew 22:37-39; that means caring for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
A little bit about Living Hope Wesleyan Church
Living Hope Wesleyan Church is (www.wesleyan.org) located in Madison, South Dakota; We are a part of the Northwest District of the Wesleyan Church.
A little bit about Madison, SD
Madison (Chamber Page) is a family, University (Dakota State University - DSU), farming and manufacturing town located in Eastern South Dakota.
What Next?
If you believe you'd be a great addition to our team and community, please email your resume and cover letter to kirby@lhwc.org