The Youth Pastor will serve on a vibrant church ministry team along with the Lead Pastor, Worship Pastor and Children’s Ministry Director. The Youth Pastor will oversee and direct the middle school and high school youth groups. Presently, the high school group meets on Sunday evenings and the middle school group on Wednesdays. Small groups meet throughout the week.

Crossview is a church committed to discipleship and to the spiritual flourishing of all who attend. Additionally, Crossview has adopted the “up, in, and out” philosophy of ministry. For the youth ministry, this means providing opportunities for individuals to know God, to serve each other, to serve our neighborhoods and the world in the way of Jesus. In recent years, the youth groups have experienced “up, in, and out” dynamics through weekly large group meetings, small groups, retreats, ministering at retirement facilities and both national and international mission/vision trips.

Operating in this framework, the new Youth Pastor will have the opportunity to creatively structure the youth ministry to help our young people grow closer to Jesus, to help them love the church, and to prompt the youth to share the love of Christ in their spheres and around the world. While our youth ministry has been healthy, there will be opportunities to reimagine the structures of the ministry in this post-pandemic world.

Essential Characteristics:

Have a clear and identifiable love for Jesus
Have an ability to share the love of Jesus
Have an ability to help young people share the love of Jesus with their peers
Be theologically healthy and aligned to the EFCA Statement of Faith
Have a high value for God’s Word
Values relationships
Is humble with a desire to grow
Is transparent and honest
Cultivates compassionate curiosity
Demonstrates and teaches hospitality
Is culturally aware
Has an understanding of spiritual formation
Exhibits strength in both written and verbal communication
Has teaching skills
Has a good sense of humor

Essential Functions:

Work as an essential contributor to a vibrant Ministry Team
Host and coordinate regular weekly gatherings of the high school and middle school groups by teaching biblical principles and providing an engaging, life-giving atmosphere
Coordinate small groups for the Youth Ministry
Coordinate with and recruit new adult volunteers for both Middle and High School Youth Groups
Plan and maintain effective budgets to support the Youth Ministry
Provide pastoral care and direction for students
Provide leadership development opportunities for students
Personally engage with students
Coordinate student volunteer activities with local institutions
Participates in Congregational Meetings and updates the church on the Youth Ministry
Coordinate and lead biannual national or international mission trips
Coordinate and lead biannual EFCA youth conference trip
Coordinate fundraising activities as needed

Desired Education and Background:

Bachelor’s Degree (ministry emphasis preferred)
A minimum of three years serving in youth ministry

Materials Requested:

Interested applicants are asked to send their résumé, letter of interest and a short video explaining their call to ministry to marklanting1@gmail.com

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