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Youth & Young Adult Pastor We re looking for a creative, adventurous Christian leader with a passion for making youth and young adults fully devoted followers of Jesus. The ideal candidate is an experienced pastor who can relate well with youth, young adults, parents, and adult volunteers. This role will require a candidate with demonstrated experience equipping youth and young adults for Christian life and service. This position is perfect for a leader who loves tight-knit community, outdoor recreation, making a deep regional impact, and who is fully comfortable thriving in mild summers, beautiful autumns, and classic Western NY winters.

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Executive Pastor Responsibilities Lead the church s efforts to disciple Jr/Sr youth and college-age adults. Reach out to unchurched youth in the community, engage them with the gospel, and involve them in the work of the church. Recruit, develop, and deploy new volunteers for the church s youth ministry. In consultation with other youth leaders and senior church leadership, develop an annual budget for the youth ministry and operate within the constraints of that budget. Develop a Bible teaching calendar for the youth that takes into consideration the full counsel of God s Word and the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental needs of the youth in our community. Regularly teach the Bible to the youth & young adults with conviction, compassion, and care. Partner with the Rock Kids Director in her efforts to minister to the parenting needs of the church body, and to to ensure a smooth transition of 5th graders to Jr High ministry.. Participate in general pastoral duties as needed (weddings, funerals, counseling, etc.). Establish a long-term vision for how the church engages youth and young adults. Be available to preach and teach the Bible in adult worship services when asked (4x/year). Develop and execute a strategic plan for the youth & young adult ministries. Regularly report to their supervisor and Elders about developments in the youth & young adult ministries. Promote & oversee all summer camping activities the church s youth participate in. Regularly lead the youth in short-term missions experiences (alternating between local, domestic, and international). Work with other church leaders to find ministry opportunities for youth in the broader church family. Select & submit for review by pastoral team all curriculum used by the church s Y&YA ministries and ensure they are consistent with the church s doctrinal commitments. Participate in all staff meetings, retreats, and events designated as all-hands-on-deck for the staff. Requirements Minimum of a B.A. degree in related area of ministry: Youth Ministry, Pastoral Studies, Christian Education, Christian Leadership, etc. At least 3 years of successful experience ministering to youth and young adults, and mentoring youth ministry volunteers. Understanding of and willingness to serve within the vision, values and doctrinal commitments of the church. Ability to lead people of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, and generations. A desire to teach and mentor youth & young adults in biblical truth. Ability to pass a background check. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A growing Christian faith and character. A commitment to the mission of the church. A calling to pastoral ministry. A lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9). Compensation Salary and benefits commensurate with education, experience, and demonstrated leadership ability. Minimum starting salary $40,000. Benefits to include paid vacation, sick leave, and housing allowance (if ordained or qualify to be ordained in-house). Other benefits to be discussed & determined during the final interview.