Director of Youth Ministry

Ministry Duties

• Cultivate meaningful relationships and an environment of belonging for all students
• Provide learning opportunities rooted in scripture, connection and service
• Plan and implement programs, events and activities to meaningfully engage youth
• Integrate youth ministry into the overall church life, mission and programs
• Cultivate a safe space for students to explore their faith, questions and doubts
• Manage youth group dynamics and student behavior effectively, ensuring a welcoming environment where all youth feel safe and respected
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance for youth
• Build trusted partnerships with parents by maintaining open communication and providing encouragement and resources to be a spiritual influence in their children’s lives.
• Model and give witness to your personal faith

Leadership Duties

• Cultivate engagement in student discipleship across the congregation
• Recruit, train and support adult volunteers and mentors working with youth and serving on Youth Council
• Maintain youth budget, coordinating additional fundraising efforts as needed
• Partner with Gary Kids and families, as well as young adult ministry to strengthen connection and continuity of ministry throughout lives of young people (as appropriate)
• Participate in church-related youth programming within the community, District and Conference (as appropriate)

Communication Duties

• Maintain regular communication with students, parents and volunteers so they are well-informed, connected and engaged
• Work with Communications team to create press and posts for youth ministry in Chimes newsletter, enews and social media
• Collaborate with staff to support shared vision and ministry direction