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This Unique Opportunity Allows You To:

Serve in two churches excited to invest in young people & you.

Receive a salary and housing while using your passion to invigorate the youth ministries.

Earn a DEBT-FREE MASTERS DEGREE via hybrid coursework from Austin Theological Seminary.

Benefit from Supportive Professional Coaching to help you develop every step of the way.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

  • Develop and Lead Youth Programs
    Plan, organize, and lead two monthly youth programs—one hosted at either church and one off-site—aimed at building faith, community, and engagement among middle and high school students.
  • Participate in Worship and Faith Formation Activities
    Attend worship and education programming at both congregations twice per month, offering liturgy support, children’s sermons, and leading youth Sunday school and youth group (in person and digitally).
  • Collaborate with Support Teams and Church Staff
    Work closely with Youth Programming Support Teams and church staff to create inclusive, meaningful programming and communicate events through email, newsletters, and social media.

Desired Skills

  • Energetic and Proactive
    Brings enthusiasm, initiative, and creative thinking to revive and grow a youth ministry that has experienced inconsistency and loss of engagement.
  • Team-Oriented and Flexible
    Works well with diverse leadership teams and across two congregations, recognizing the importance of collaboration and mutual respect in a shared ministry setting.
  • Strong Communication and Digital Media Skills
    Comfortable using tools like email, social media, and digital content creation to connect with youth and families in both in-person and online environments.

COMPENSATION

Salary, plus Master’s In Youth Ministry

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

  • Retirement Savings Plan

  • Family Leave

  • Relocation Assistance

  • 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 Pleasantville Presbyterian & Emanuel Lutheran?

Success in this role looks like creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where youth from both congregations feel seen, valued, and excited to engage in faith-based community and programming. The ideal candidate will rebuild trust and enthusiasm in the youth ministries, helping students reconnect with the church, grow spiritually, and form lasting relationships across age groups and church backgrounds.

THE FOLKS AT PLEASANTVILLE PRESBYTERIAN & EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCHES ARE;

  • Open to All: These churches understand how to welcome everyone and seek unity amidst their differences.
  • Eager to Invest: You’ll get a salary and housing as you work part-time while earning a debt-free Master’s Degree!
  • Committed to Youth: Both congregations are excited to see how teens can grow spiritually and use their gifts.

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 Pleasantville!

Pleasantville is just a stones-throw away by convenient commuter train from New York City and all it has to offer. In this walkable, close-knit community, families find excellent schools and a high quality of life. A downtown Farmer’s Market, arts and recreational opportunities all contribute to this town living up to its name – life really is more than pleasant here!

 

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