Position Description:

CYF and Small Group Ministries Church:

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church (Plymouth, MN)

Reports To:

Pastor Rostered Status:

Lay Leader Status:

Salaried exempt 24-32 hours/week Pay range: $41K- $45K depending on experience

Effective Date:

To Be Determined Hours :

Schedule flexibility with regular Sunday mornings and evening/weekend programming Position Summary This CYF and Small Group Ministries Leader champions lifelong faith formation by creating and facilitating age-specific and intergenerational programming. Working collaboratively with the church staff, this role builds a cohesive, connected community by bridging faith-building opportunities, education, retreats, and activities across all generations.

Essential Functions:

Congregational Ministry & Programming Children, Youth, and Family:

Design, organize, and implement both age-specific and family-wide activities, fellowship events, and retreats.

Christian Education:

Oversee and implement engaging Christian education opportunities for all age groups.

Small Group Ministry:

Organize and equip small groups—including men's, women's, and intergenerational groups—to foster a deep sense of belonging within the congregation.

Worship Leadership:

Participate actively in weekend worship services and community-wide ministries.

Home Faith Formation:

Equip, resource, and empower families to actively practice and nurture faith formation within their homes.

Community Connections:

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with external community groups that utilize the church facilities.

Essential Functions:

Administration & Communication Milestone Ministry:

Organize and celebrate key milestone events, including births, baptisms, first communions, school milestones, graduations, and anniversaries.

Communications & PR:

Publicize ministry initiatives and distribute resources

Team Collaboration:

Partner closely with the Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Team to ensure aligned programming.

Staff & Governance Participation:

Attend regular staff meetings, submit monthly written activity reports to the Church Council, and attend Council meetings as requested.

Professional Development:

Attend relevant continuing education events to stay current on the latest youth, family, and intergenerational ministry practices. Minimum Qualifications A Heart for

Ministry:

A deep passion and love for working with all ages.

Faith Alignment:

Strong Christian background, with a deep understanding of and appreciation for Lutheran theology and traditions.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; certification in Youth and Family Ministry (or a related field) is highly preferred.

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent relational, verbal, and written communication skills utilizingappropriate social media. 5 to 10 years of experience preferred

Pay:

$41,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person