Youth Pastor

NOTE:

This is for informational purposes only. In order to apply go to https://www.authentic.church/careers . Only fully complete applications will be considered.

Departments:

Youth Reports To:

Lead Pastor Supervisory Role:

Yes Objective:

The Youth Pastor provides spiritual leadership as well as oversight for all middle school and high school ministries. The Youth Pastor is responsible for the leadership, execution, and administration of Authentic City Church's youth ministry as well as the teams that support this department. This role exists to help students know Christ personally, grow in their faith, and live missionally within their schools, families, and communities. This role includes training up leaders and volunteers by equipping, empowering, and encouraging them, as well as partnering with parents.

Essential Job Functions:

Teach biblical and relevant messages that engage students with the truth of God's Word. Recruit, equip, empower, and encourage volunteer leaders to become the driving force of the ministry. Build strong partnerships with parents, providing tools to support and disciple their students at home. Create opportunities for students to encounter Christ, grow in community, and serve on mission. Help plan and execute camps, conferences, and other major ministry events. Collaborate with a team to ensure Authentic Students support the larger mission of the church. Manage ministry communication, logistics, and budget with excellence and accountability.

Additional Job Requirements:

Model a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical leadership. Demonstrate humility, integrity, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry. Fully engage in the ministry of the church. This includes attending a weekend service, tithing, and leadership development efforts. Uphold all church safety policies, child protection standards, and background screening requirements.

Work Schedule Full-Time:

40 hrs Weekend service schedule: Sunday mornings 9am and 11am

First Wednesday:

Youth Monday-Friday:

Hours flexible

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Passionate about discipling students and developing leaders. Strong communication and teaching skills with both students and adults. Proven ability to lead and motivate. Relational and approachable, with the ability to connect across diverse backgrounds. Skilled in event planning, organization, and communication Education Requirement High School Degree (required) Bachelor's degree related to the field (preferred) 2-5 years of experience in student ministry leadership (preferred) We're grateful for your interest in working at Authentic! Your passion for navigating more people to God has the potential to shape lives and families for generations to come. Thank you for considering how God might use your gifts to serve our students and to show them that they matter to God.