Director of Youth Ministries

Spiritual Leadership & Teaching

• Lead engaging Bible studies, devotionals, and worship gatherings that foster spiritual growth and encourage students to deepen their relationship with Christ.
• Create an environment where youth learn to pray, worship, and live out their faith daily.
• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and mentoring to students and families.

Programming & Events

• Plan and lead a weekly Sunday night youth gathering (excluding holiday weekends) focused on worship, fellowship, and discipleship.
• Develop age-specific programming for middle school and high school students, ensuring both joint and separate opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship.
• Organize at least one quarterly capstone event such as a retreat, mission trip, or community outing.
• Lead summer programming as the most active season, including local missions, retreats, camps, or participation in Annual Conference youth events.
• Coordinate the church’s confirmation program, overseeing the Confirmation Leader Team while offering mentorship and education for students exploring their faith and membership in the church.

Relationship Building & Community Engagement

• Build authentic, Christ-centered relationships with youth and families through intentional presence and care.
• Attend student activities (sports, concerts, plays, etc.) as a visible sign of the church’s support and encouragement.
• Foster connections between the youth and the larger church body, encouraging intergenerational relationships and service opportunities.

Leadership Development & Volunteer Support

• Recruit, train, and support adult volunteers to serve as small group leaders, chaperones, and mentors.
• Equip and empower youth leaders to take active roles in ministry planning and leadership.
• Ensure all volunteers are trained and compliant with Safe Sanctuary and church safety policies.

Administration & Communication

• While reporting to the Director of Family Ministries, collaborate with church staff to align youth ministry with the mission and vision of First United Methodist Church.
• Manage youth ministry communications with students, families, and the congregation through email, social media, and church publications.
• Maintain accurate records, calendars, and budgets for youth ministry activities.