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This Unique Opportunity Allows You To:

Shape and lead dynamic ministries for children and youth, from nursery age through 12th grade.

Celebrate, support, and leverage the gifts of the dedicated volunteer youth and children’s ministry teams.

Stay proactive and adaptable as you innovate programs that inspire and connect with kids and teens.

Collaborate with the congregation to engage the community and promote involvement in church life.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

  • Lead weekly youth and children’s ministry programs, including Wednesday night youth groups, Sunday school, confirmation classes, and special seasonal events.
  • Work closely with volunteers, mentoring and empowering them to lead, serve, and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for youth and families.
  • Collaborate with the congregation to engage the community and promote youth involvement in church life.
  • Support the growth of the program, working to increase youth participation and build relationships with local schools.

Desired Skills

  • Proactive and adaptable with the ability to plan and innovate programs that inspire and connect with kids and teens.
  • Relational and collaborative with a passion for building authentic connections with youth, volunteers, and families.
  • Spiritually mature and willing to nurture the faith of children and youth while guiding them through their personal journeys.
  • Resilient and compassionate, with the energy and determination to support a growing ministry.

Compensation

Salary + $12,000/year for the 3 year Masters of Arts in Youth Ministry (see below for more details!)

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Stipend
  • Retirement Savings Plan

  • Family Leave

  • Preschool Discount
  • Debt-Free Continuing Education through the Center for Youth Ministry Training and Austin Theological Seminary. In this role you will have the option to earn a Debt-Free Graduate Degree or a Certificate in proven and dynamic programs.

What does success look like at Central Presbyterian?

This church seeks a director who demonstrates resilience and compassion, with the energy and determination needed to support a growing ministry. The Director of Children and Youth Ministries needs to be a spiritually mature collaborator, able to build a healthy team that works to nurture the faith of children and teens.

THE FOLKS AT CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ARE

  • Loving: This church is determined to find new ways to express God’s love to everyone within the congregation and out in their community.
  • Curious: Central Presbyterian welcomes wonder, questions, and exploration as they learn what it means to be part of the family of God.
  • Serving: The people of this community take seriously the opportunities presented in Micah 6:8 to do “justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.”

Training Package Included

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Community

Fellowship and support from the peers in your cohort

Coaching

Weekly mentoring with an experienced ministry leader.

Specialized Coursework

Classes designed for leaders who are called to serve
young people.

Hands-on Training

Real-world experience and practical skills development.

Ongoing Support

Spiritual and pastoral guidance to sustain your calling.

Make The Move To Downingtown!

Located just a short drive west of Philadelphia, Downingtown, Pennsylvania is an ideal setting for both work and life, where you can truly thrive in a supportive community. 

This vibrant borough offers a perfect blend of top-tier schools, abundant outdoor activities, and that welcoming, small-town vibe. The friendly, diverse community offers plenty of outdoor activities, with opportunities for hiking, exploration, and more.

Head to nearby Philadelphia where you can see Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and more of our country’s beginnings. Opportunities abound to enjoy history, theatre, music, great restaurants, and professional sports teams (including the reigning Super Bowl champs!).

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