Youth Minister

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Youth Minister – Job Description

Henryetta Church of Christ – Henryetta, Oklahoma

This is a full-time ministerial position assigned within the Henryetta Church of Christ to serve the Lord with a passion and sincere love for God in the area of youth ministry. This ministry is to promote growth in relationship with the Lord, relationships with one another within the youth group, and outreach to the lost. The purpose is to help our youth learn how to glorify God in word, worship, and in their daily lives. 

The Youth Minister will work within the vision and mission of the Henryetta Church of Christ as a member of the ministry team, under the direction of the eldership, and in cooperation with the pulpit minister and deacons as part of the congregational leadership team. His primary area of responsibility is the edification and guidance of the youth group through biblical teaching and example. He will also provide leadership for planning and coordinating of all activities, functions, and special events related to the youth program of the Henryetta Church of Christ. He is expected to be the leader and to provide the day-to-day guidance necessary to get the most and best results from the youth program. He is to facilitate youth ministry planning and keep the elders advised. His life should be a model that demonstrates he is a faithful Christian, husband and/or father (if applicable); and he must set a proper example of Christian behavior at all times.

Responsibilities: 

• Leading and organizing effective youth programs. Implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, evangelism, as well as ministry and mission opportunities. 
• Teaching teen classes and developing 6th-12th grade students into life-long members of the faith equipped to apply biblical values to everyday situations.
• Providing opportunities for students to put into practice what they have learned (e.g., service projects, retreats, camps).
• Planning and supervising youth activities (e.g., devotionals, game nights, meals, trips and outings, church camp, Vacation Bible School, local and regional youth rallies). 
• Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer youth staff with diverse talents and personalities. 
• Managing funds wisely that are provided by the congregation and managing student fees for events and trips in a timely fashion. 
• Building relationships with each young person within the congregation and fostering the development of a cohesive youth group.
• Providing counseling and spiritual guidance to youth on an individual basis; using best judgment on when, where, and how to administer the counseling and guidance. (Information shared in private, with the youth minister will be shared with the eldership if deemed necessary for the health of the congregation, the student, or their family.) 
• Communicating regularly with students and parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activities. Keeping parents updated on ministry strategies and plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement. 
• Encouraging teens to participate in the worship and activities of the church. Integrating youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally generational; striving to unite with and complement other ministries.
• Being accountable to the elders, and providing status reports to the elders concerning contacts, activities, issues, concerns, and needs.

Job Requirements

Expectations: 

• Dedicating approximately 40 hours per week directing youth activities (this includes Wednesdays, Sundays, and any other time to develop and mentor youth). 
• Establishing written goals for the overall youth ministry program and having a detailed plan on how to accomplish and reach goals each year—reviewing with the elders prior to implementing. 
• Growing the youth ministry in a meaningful way. This includes spiritual development and biblical knowledge of the youth group in a way that can also lead to numerical growth. 
• Attending all scheduled church services and fellowships, and ensuring his family participates as a family unit (if applicable) within the congregation. 
• Arriving prior to the beginning of any scheduled youth event to ensure necessary support staff and supplies are in place. 
• Remaining after any scheduled youth event long enough to ensure all youth have departed from the event safely.
• Attending various sporting events and other programs in which congregational youth are participating. 
• Staying current with youth ministry practices by attending youth/leadership conferences, studying effective youth group practices through literature, and seeking out ways to professionally grow as a youth minister. 
• Remaining doctrinally sound and refraining from being identified with either ultra-conservative or liberal elements in the church.
• Spending at least 1 hour each day in Bible study and prayer for personal spiritual growth. 
• Advising the elders of any special problems, issues and/or conflicts within the youth group. 
• Participating in an annual performance evaluation with the eldership. 

Qualifications: 

• Be a member of the Church of Christ. 
• Be one who exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, teachable spirit, and healthy family life. 
• Be one who has strong faith and commitment to serving the Lord’s Church as a youth minister. 
• Be one who is passionate about youth ministry, loves young people, and has a passion for evangelism and outreach, both personally and at the ministry level. 
• Be one who possesses excellent interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) as well as a demonstrated ability to lead Bible studies, organize activities, communicate ideas, and use time effectively. 
• Be an engaging teacher, with a strong biblical and theological background, who agrees that scripture is his guide for the organization and function of the church
• Be willing to preach and teach in any capacity deemed necessary by the elders. 
• Be a self-motivated leader, capable of imparting vision for youth ministry and possessing relational skills with students, parents, and staff. 
• Be able to create and execute a long-term vision of the Henryetta Church of Christ youth ministry. 
• Be one who possesses (or will obtain) a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for operating the church bus.

Job Benefits

Housing allowance of $800 per month $9600 annually toward housing property owned by the Henryetta Church of Christ in the form of a parsonage. 

Application Information

Contact: Jeff McFerran     

Phone: 918-319-0597

Email: HenryettaCofCelder@gmail.com