Reports To:
Senior Minister PT/FT Status:
FT FLSA Status:
TBD Job Type:
Ministerial Pay Type:
Salaried Expected Hours:
Fulltime Direct Reports:
N/A Mission Statement:
Living out the love of Christ by embracing people where they are. Middletown Christian Church welcomes people of every race, gender identity, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, faith background, and political affiliation to participate fully in the life of our church.
Job Purpose & Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to grow Youth (Grades 6-12) in Christ by unleashing youth to experience God, serve others, and to love one another.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Youth Minister will develop a vision and mission for youth ministry, centered around transformational discipleship and a relational volunteer team. The Youth Minister will create a strategy and methods, in alignment with the mission, to provide intentional programing on a weekly basis, including youth worship and small group opportunities, as well as a rhythm of events that aim to foster spiritual formation, community, and fun. These events can look like but are not limited to: mission trips, youth camps, retreats, etc. The Youth Minister will be responsible for developing and implementing a communication plan for youth, parents/guardians, and the broader church.
Minimum Requirements:
Prior experience working in Youth Ministry or related field. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Masters of Divinity preferred) Abilities required: Embrace our core value of Sacrificial Service lived out in a team-based approach to ministry, servant leadership, and volunteer engagement. Possess the passion and ability to work with youth and volunteers. Independent thinker and self-starter. Relates well to people of all ages, abilities, and identities. Maintains open dialogue with staff and volunteer team members.
Our Values:
Radical Love
- sharing the unconditional love, grace, and forgiveness that God offers to all people. Freedom of Belief
- creating a space that encourages questions and faith exploration through prayer and study of Scripture. Sacrificial Service
- reflecting the life of Christ in the way we live, the places we go, and the choices we make. Real Conversations
- growing together with openness, honesty, and transparency. Infectious Community
- sharing life together in grace-filled relationships.
Salary Range is $50-57K.
Benefits include:
4 weeks of vacation per year; 1 sick day per month with up to 30 days of accumulation; a retirement contribution; health insurance; and sabbatical/renewal leave after 3 years. Please email resume and cover letter to Rev. Brian Gerard, Senior Minister, at bgerard@middletownchristian.org.
Pay:
$50,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person