Radius Church in St. Petersburg, FL is looking for a Youth Minister. This is a clearly defined role with real ownership, supported rhythms, and healthy boundaries. You won’t be doing ministry alone, and you won’t be expected to carry everything. You’ll have administrative support so you can stay focused on what matters most— showing up for students, building real relationships with them and their families, and investing in the next generation. You’ll also be part of a team of pastors who are present, collaborative, and invested in helping
you grow and lead well, not just execute tasks. St. Pete is a creative, laid-back city, and Radius feels a lot like that—real people, honest relationships, and a community trying to live its faith in practical ways. In this role, you’ll be present at worship on Sunday mornings and with students on Monday nights, help shape the rhythm of youth gatherings, and work with volunteers who care deeply about showing up for students well. You’ll also help create meaningful moments throughout the year—retreats, trips, camps, and events—that give students space to connect, have fun, and take steps in their faith together.
In addition to leading our student ministry, you’ll play an important role in helping build a healthy bridge into young adulthood. You’ll provide leadership and creative support for our 18–24 Young Adults community, which meets twice a month, helping cultivate authentic relationships, meaningful conversations, and opportunities for connection. You’ll also assist and support our 25–35 Connect group, which gathers monthly, helping encourage community and creating natural pathways for young adults to stay engaged as they move into the next season of life. While the heart of this position is student ministry, you’ll also have the opportunity to invest in young adults during these important transitional years.
We’re looking for someone who’s real with people, who listens well, carries a steady and hopeful presence, and is adaptable when ministry doesn’t go exactly as planned. Someone who leads in a grounded, relational, and consistent way. This role is about showing up for students, building trust over time, and creating spaces where students and young adults can belong, be known, and be supported as they grow. We value creating environments where people can show up fully as themselves and experience belonging, love, acceptance, and the hope found in Jesus.
There’s real responsibility here, but it lives inside a healthy rhythm— not constant pressure or urgency. Most of all, we’re looking for someone who wants to do meaningful ministry in a way that is sustainable, relational, and honest, and who is willing to invest deeply in the lives of students while helping young adults continue growing in community and faith. At Radius, you won’t do this alone. You’ll be part of a team that values people first, clarity over chaos, and a kind of ministry that feels sustainable and relational.
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