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Faith Lutheran Church
Director of Youth and Family Faith Formation
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Director of Youth & Family Faith Formation (Full-Time) Position Summary Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer, MN is seeking an energetic, relational, and faith-filled leader to serve as our Director of Youth & Family Faith Formation. This role is centered on building meaningful relationships with youth (birth-18) and creating engaging, Christ-centered experiences that help young people grow in faith, connection, and belonging. We are looking for someone who loves being where the kids are—whether that's leading a lesson, showing up at events, laughing, listening, mentoring, and helping youth feel known and valued. What You'll Do Relational Youth Ministry (Core of the Role) § Build strong, authentic relationships with children, youth, and families § Be a consistent, visible presence in the lives of youth, engaging across Faith Lutheran Church programs, school-based activities, and other partner or community faith opportunities (including Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, special events, The Well, Fifth Quarter, youth lunches at school, and related gatherings). § Create a welcoming, fun, and safe environment where every young person feels they belong § Walk alongside youth in their faith journeys with curiosity, care, and encouragement § Foster strong peer connections and a sense of community among youth § Collaborate with church staff to integrate youth into the life of the congregation § Share stories and celebrate what God is doing in the ministry Lead Dynamic Faith Formation (Birth-Grade 12)
- Design and lead engaging, high-energy programming for children and youth, partnering with church staff and volunteers
- Bring creativity to lessons, discussions, and activities that make faith relevant and meaningful
- Select and adapt curriculum, partnering with church staff
- Equip families to practice faith at home
- Create experiences that build community: plan and lead events such as youth group nights, service projects, retreats, and summer activities
- Coordinate milestone moments (Baptism, Bibles, First Communion, Confirmation, graduation, etc.)
- Maintain regular communication with youth and their families to keep them informed and connected to ministry opportunities and activities. Volunteer Leadership
- Recruit, train, and encourage a team of volunteers who love working with youth
- Create a culture where volunteers feel supported, valued, and excited to serve
- Provide clear direction, resources, and appreciation Who You Are
- You genuinely enjoy being around kids and teenagers—and they respond to you
- You bring energy, warmth, and a sense of fun to your work
- You are relational first, organized second (and have a high level of accountability)—and an excellent communicator
- You are comfortable leading, teaching, and engaging groups
- You are grounded in your Christian faith and open to ELCA Lutheran theology
- You are flexible, creative, and willing to try new ideas Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred (ministry, education, or related field helpful but not required)
- Experience working with youth, children, or family ministry
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship building skills
- Ability to lead both independently and as part of a team Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $48,000 - $60,000, depending on experience
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Plan Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Opportunities for Professional Development Schedule
- Full-time, including Sundays, Wednesday evenings, and special events (flexible work schedule)
- Flexible scheduling based on ministry needs About Faith Lutheran Church Rooted in faith and small-town values, our ELCA church in Spicer, Minnesota is a welcoming community where all are invited to belong, grow, and serve.