Youth Pastor

Regent College; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community church in North Vancouver is looking for a dedicated Youth Pastor to lead their youth ministry. The role involves overseeing a weekly youth group, recruiting and training volunteers, planning events, and mentoring students. The Youth Pastor will develop spiritual programs that support teenagers in their faith journey. Collaboration with church leadership and participation in church events are essential. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the youth in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent weekly youth group program that includes engaging games, worship and preaching.
• Recruit and equip a team of volunteer leaders to run the various elements of the youth group.
• Plan large events as an opportunity for our youth to develop stronger friendships.
• Develop a mentorship program for leaders and students.
• Manage a budget, database and follow church policies.
• Plan and execute a yearly youth missions’ trip.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and collaborate on church vision.
• Participate in the planning of church-wide events.
• Assist in the Children’s Day Camp for one week each summer.
• Give a written report for Annual General Meeting.

Job description

Valley Church is seeking to hire a new full-time youth pastor. We are in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver and are a multi‑cultural church with a couple hundred members. We love Jesus and want to share his love with the world. If you have a calling to become a youth pastor, we encourage you to read the rest of the job posting and apply if you believe you are a good fit for us!

Purpose of Role

The Youth Pastor provides leadership and oversight of the youth ministry (SoulTrek Youth Group) at Valley Church. The person in this role is responsible for implementing a weekly program, developing a team of volunteer leaders, planning events, and mentoring students. These initiatives all serve to support our teenagers’ spiritual and emotional development as they live out their faith and become disciples of Christ.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent weekly youth group program that includes engaging games, worship and preaching.
• Recruit and equip a team of volunteer leaders to run the various elements of the youth group.
• Plan large events as an opportunity for our youth to develop stronger friendships and as an outreach to our community.
• Develop a mentorship program for leaders and students.
• Manage a budget, database and follow church policies.
• Plan and execute a yearly youth missions’ trip.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Work in collaboration with the leadership team on church vision and strategy.
• Participate in the planning and execution of church-wide events in coordination with the leadership team.
• Participate and assist in our Children’s Day Camp for one week each summer.
• Give a written report for Annual General Meeting.