Position Summary The Young Adults Pastor/Director is a visionary leader who champions the discipleship and spiritual formation of young adults (ages 18-26). This person is responsible for creating environments where young adults are known, equipped to mature in their walk with Jesus and others, discover their purpose, and become disciple-makers who influence their homes, workplaces, campuses, and communities for Christ. This role requires a gifted communicator, relational shepherd, strategic leader, and developer of volunteers and leaders who is passionate about helping young adults build authentic community and take ownership of their faith. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible to live out the mission and core values of CyLife Church, as directed by leadership. Trains and nurtures volunteer leaders to engage and equip young adults to become disciples and disciple-makers who are following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus. Responsible for providing overall directional leadership, vision, and strategy for Young Adults Ministry. Responsible as the overall leader of the Young Adults Ministry, including oversight of all Young Adult key volunteer leaders. Responsible for helping young adults become fully engaged in the life of CyLife Church by connecting them to weekend services, small groups, serving teams, leadership development opportunities, and the broader mission of the church. Responsible for the continuous oversight of daily ministry operations, team meetings, leadership development, discipleship environments, and ministry events. Responsible for timely coaching, encouragement, and feedback for staff and volunteer leaders. Responsible with the Young Adults Leadership Team for evaluating all ministry environments and implementing improvements as needed. Responsible for partnering with the Communications Team to ensure Young Adults Ministry is promoted, visible, inviting, and relevant to young adults throughout the surrounding community. Responsible for developing and implementing discipleship pathways that help young adults grow spiritually through biblical teaching, authentic community, serving, generosity, and mission. Responsible for developing and maintaining an annual ministry strategy that promotes spiritual health, numerical growth, leadership development, and a disciple-making culture. Responsible for recruiting, training, equipping, and developing volunteer leaders while maintaining healthy leader-to-group ratios and leadership pipelines. Responsible for keeping the Next Gen Pastor informed of ministry dynamics, including spiritual health, leadership development, volunteer health, attendance trends, facilities, and overall ministry effectiveness. Responsible for cultivating relationships with local colleges, universities, young professionals, and the surrounding community to help connect young adults to CyLife Church. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Young Adults gatherings, leadership nights, retreats, conferences, mission opportunities, small groups, and other strategic events. Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with CyLife staff, volunteers, young adults, and their families when appropriate. Responsible for modeling and encouraging personal spiritual growth among volunteers and young adults. Provides pastoral care, discipleship, counseling, and shepherding as appropriate. Responsible for overseeing the development of the annual Young Adults budget and reviewing monthly financial statements with the Next Gen Pastor to ensure budget and spending targets are achieved. Responsible for partnering with the Student Ministry to develop and execute an intentional transition strategy for graduating seniors entering Young Adults Ministry, while collaborating with other ministries to ensure young adults become fully integrated into the life of CyLife Church.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience Must be a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ and a partner of CyLife (or willing to transfer membership to CyLife). Must be actively involved in or leading a CyLife small group. Received a call from God to full-time ministry. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; bachelor's degree preferred. 5 years of ministry experience (preferably in Young Adults, College, Student, or Adult Ministries), including at least 3 years of leadership experience coaching and developing volunteers and staff. Competencies/Abilities CyLife Core Values Fighting for Relationship We are committed to fighting for authentic relationship and traveling light by extending grace and speaking truth in times of conflict and accountability. We will stay curious first in order to express trust, honor, and respect to one another. We will choose to call you up and not out. We will be known by our love for one another! Servant Leadership/Humility (I am third) We will strive to set the standard to be servant leaders by modeling Jesus life of coming to serve and not be served. We will do whatever it takes to get something done, no matter what our role or title. We will consistently seek input and feedback and humbly receive it, so we can grow personally and as a church. Team/Collaboration (Better together or Team First) We are committed to a Team first attitude. We are stronger and better together, (which is why we value people over programs). Silo ministry is unacceptable, so we will collaborate with others so that we can get the best outcomes. We will collectively sacrifice and work together in order to have the greatest Kingdom impact. Fun/Don t take ourselves too seriously We strongly believe in having a lot of fun in what we do. We don t take ourselves too seriously, and enjoy laughing a lot, especially at ourselves. We strive to use humor responsibly so that we don t hurt relationships. Grit/Resiliency (We don t quit!) We will persistently pursue excellence and go the extra mile in all matters. When things are hard, we will dig deep, have each other s back, and courageously do whatever it takes to finish what we set out to do. Be Responsible (Own it!) We will take full responsibility for our part in all matters. We will be responsive, respectful and accountable to one another. We will take initiative, seek solutions and seek constant improvement in our personal, spiritual and leadership development.

Competencies and Abilities:

Communication:

You speak and write effectively, using appropriate convention and communication channels based on the situation; you actively listen to others, ask questions to verify understanding, and you use tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.

Flexibility:

You respond positively and adapt to change initiatives. You demonstrate ongoing support for change efforts.

Collaboration and Partnership:

You encourage and embrace dialogue from team members, while anticipating and resolving conflicting differences by exploring mutually agreeable solutions. You share key information with others involved in a project or effort. You follow the biblical model for resolving conflict in accordance with Matthew 18.

Managing Work:

You are methodical and efficient in structuring and completing tasks. You are able to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated, and show initiative.

Quality :

You set high standards for your work and ensure quality and accuracy in every aspect of work performed.

Coachable:

You are able to receive constructive feedback and coaching from leaders and peers without being defensive. You promptly modify behavior to meet expectations.

Maturity:

You are able to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand. You are able to put the needs of the ministry above your personal needs.

Accountability :

You take personal responsibility and ownership for adhering to all policies and procedures while also completing work timely and in accordance with performance expectations. You take responsibility and ownership for your own personal spiritual development.

Responsibility:

You are able to independently make and meet commitments made to yourself and others, keeping the promises you make, and acknowledging and accepting the choices you have made, the actions you have taken, and the results.