Youth and Young Adults Pastor

Regent College; Whistler; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Whistler, BC seeks a full-time Youth and Young Adults Pastor to oversee ministry efforts for youth and young adults. The role includes developing outreach programs, fostering relationships, and ensuring spiritual growth within the community. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in ministry, along with a passion for supporting young individuals and their families.

Benefits

Affordable housing options

Benefits and pension through CCMBC

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in church Youth / Young Adult ministry preferred.
• Ability to engage and lead youth and young adults effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the spiritual health of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
• Develop and lead outreach activities targeted to Youth and Young Adults.
• Create engaging environments for Youth and Young Adults.

Skills

Gospel-Centered

Proactively Relational

Clear Communicator

Humble, Positive Leader

Persistent and Focused

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Youth / Young Adult Ministry or related field

2 year Ministry Diploma

Job description

Overview

Youth and Young Adults Pastor — Whistler, BC

Whistler Community Church (WCC) has an exciting opportunity for a Youth & Young Adults Pastor.

Role Summary

The Youth and Young Adults Pastor reports to the Lead Pastor and has oversight of Youth, Young Adults, and Parent Equipping Ministries. They are responsible for assuring alignment with our mission of helping all people become faithful and fruitful followers of Jesus. They support the Lead Pastor by building Christ-centered relationships, developing strong ministry teams, and creating engaging programs and outreach opportunities for Youth, Young Adults, and their families. Theological alignment to the Confession of Faith of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMBC) is required.

Position

Full-time

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is set according to BCMB Salary Guidelines. Benefits and pension are provided through CCMBC. Housing: Affordable housing options are available as part of the employment package.

Responsibilities

• Youth and Young Adults
  • Oversee the spiritual health of all areas of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
  • Build Christ-centered relationships with Youth and Young Adults.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a community of Ministry Leaders and build sustainable teams and programs to support the range of Youth and Young Adult Ministry programs provided by the church.
  • Create environments that are engaging and enriching for Youth and Young Adults.
  • Develop and lead outreach activities targeted to Whistler Youth and Young Adults.
  • Explore mission opportunities for Youth and Young Adults.
  • Ensure a seamless transition between Youth and Young Adults, providing support to students who go away to university.
  • Partner with other Christian Youth and Young Adult ministries across the Sea to Sky (e.g., Young Life) to develop the Christian Youth and Young Adult community in the Sea to Sky.
  • Ensure compliance with our Safety and Risk Management Policies and Procedures for ministry to Children and Youth.
• Parent Equipping
  • Listen to the needs of families and consider new opportunities to serve and equip them.
  • Create environments to connect parents of the youth and to encourage and equip them to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children.
• Transitions
  • Work with the Sunday School Team to ensure there is a smooth transition from Sunday School into the Youth program.
  • Explore the possibility of expanding youth to include students in grades 6-8.

Key Competencies

• Gospel-Centered: Seeks to abide in Christ while speaking the Gospel to themselves and others.
• Proactively Relational: Regularly builds healthy relationships by reaching out, listening, and loving others well.
• Can-Do Team Player: Offers patience and grace to others and is eager to collaborate, assist, and serve the interests of the team sacrificially.
• Eager to Grow: Understands they have not yet arrived and can receive feedback to grow. Understands the value of continual, incremental improvement over an extended period.
• Clear Communicator: Represents themselves and the church well through verbal, written, and nonverbal communication.
• Persistent and Focused: Can manage time, energy, and resources independently and responsibly so that they devote themselves to productive activities.
• Humble, Positive Leader: Has an authentic, joyful attitude and genuine desire and eagerness to engage, develop and lead others.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor of Arts majoring in Youth / Young Adult Ministry, Biblical Studies, Church Ministry, Theology, or Worship. Applicants with a 2 year Ministry Diploma or relevant experience will also be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience in church Youth / Young Adult ministry is preferred.

To Apply

To apply please submit your cover letter and resume to careers at whistlerchurch.ca. Thank you for your interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us

Whistler Community Church (WCC) is a church family made up of Jesus followers from all walks of life, and we are part of the larger family of Canadian and international churches known as the Mennonite Brethren. We are located in the stunning mountain town of Whistler, BC, renowned for its world-class skiing, year-round outdoor recreation, and diverse community—an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Click the link to learn more about Whistler.