Youth Pastor

YOUTH PASTOR for Waynesburg Nazarene Church

Job Description

Waynesburg Nazarene

 

Waynesburg Church of the Nazarene has been an active part of the Waynesburg community for over 90 years, becoming well-known throughout Greene County. Our desire is to continue to use the resources that God has entrusted to us to bless and transform our community by inviting others to follow Jesus and become a part of our faith community, growing closer to Christ, and serving our community and the world.

 

Purpose/Role/Details

 

The purpose is to do ministry together with staff and lay volunteers that will lead our church to be a transforming entity in Greene County through our core values of: inviting, growing, and serving.

 

The role of the Youth Pastor is to oversee all aspects of Youth Ministry. The Youth Pastor serves as a member of the staff team and is directly accountable to the Lead Pastor. The successful candidate will oversee other ministry areas related to their gifts, abilities, interests, and the needs of the church.

 

Begin Date:  TBD

 

Time Requirement:  Full Time

 

Financial Package: Under Separate Cover

 

Qualifications/Values

·      Models a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

·      Agrees with and supports the doctrine and policies of the Church of the Nazarene.

·      Is ordained or pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

·      Possesses

o   History of volunteer recruitment, retention, training, and management

o   Ability to pass PA State Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Criminal Clearance

o   Ability to contribute in a positive way to larger conversations that take place in staff meetings

·      Demonstrates

o   Ability to execute ministry plans

o   Approachability, integrity, adaptability, maturity, and flexibility.

o   Ability to treat sensitive information that may be discussed in staff meetings as confidential.

·      Approaches life and ministry with Christ-like integrity.

Responsibilities

·      Be a vital part of the ministry team at Waynesburg Nazarene Church.

·      Oversee Youth Ministry at Waynesburg Nazarene

o   Encouraging the Spiritual Formation of our teens

o   Ensuring a safe environment for all students

o   Engaging with and growing a volunteer base

o   Building healthy relationships with current teens and engaging with new teens and families

·      Leading and playing a pivotal role in at least one other area of ministry at Waynesburg Nazarene (consistent with the candidate’s giftings and skill set)

o   Worship and Media

o   Tech

o   Discipleship

o   Visitation

o   Preaching

o   Administration

·      Communicate effectively with volunteers and the rest of the staff team.

·      Manage resources by:

o   Ensuring that youth spaces are cared for, used appropriately, and expenditures made on the youth budget are for the in the best interests of the growth of our teens

o   Developing, submitting, and providing oversight for the youth budget

·      Build bridges and develop relationships in our community, and further the connection between Waynesburg Nazarene and Greene County by:

o   Being present in the community

o   Engaging with guests and visitors to invite and encourage them to become a part of our church family

·      Coordinate mutually agreed-upon office hours with the Lead Pastor and Office Manager.  This would include participation in regular staff meetings and consistent one-on-one meetings with the Lead Pastor.

·      There may be other responsibilities added to this job description, which would be mutually agreed upon by the Youth Pastor and Lead Pastor.