Associate Pastor/Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Chicagopresbytery; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Associate Pastor/Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries - Knox Presbyterian Church - Naperville

Position type: Associate Pastor/Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Knox Presbyterian Church seeks a Director/Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adult Ministries who will introduce youth (grades 6-12), young adults (up to age 22), and their families to the love of God through a relationship with Jesus Christ, and intentionally cultivate an environment for deepening discipleship to Jesus Christ.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual leadership to middle and high school students and their families, equipping students to become followers of Christ.
• Develop relationships with youth, young adults, and families that foster a sense of belonging, inclusion, acceptance, and fun.
• Equip and lead a strong network of adult volunteers.
• Be a resource for parents and guardians in need of support and guidance as they parent their student(s), serving as a spiritual advisor, confidant, and resource for youth and their families.
• Develop/implement curriculum for middle school, confirmation, high school, and young adult programs.
• Cultivate and encourage youth to take leadership roles within youth programs including music ministry, confirmation helpers, and middle school leaders.
• Encourage youth and young adult attendance at weekly worship services and create opportunities for participation in worship.
• Maintain an awareness of relevant youth and young adult culture, in order to understand and address the spiritual and social needs of youth and their families.
• Serve as staff liaison for the Youth & Young Adult Ministries Council and the Go and Serve Committee.
• Set boundaries and limits, and exercise appropriate discipline, that result in “Intentional Christian Community.”
• Engage in a program of study and enrichment through reading, continuing education, and participation in professional groups.
• Other responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

• A vital and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. A commitment to seeing lives changed by Jesus.
• Personal faith consistent with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) theology and polity.
• Able to teach (biblically sound and culturally relevant) and communicate effectively in various settings.
• A dedication for intentional discipleship and a passion and demonstrated ability to disciple youth and adults.
• Must be able to effectively minister to all youth, including affirming LGBTQ.
• Able to relate comfortably and warmly with youth and their families, congregants, staff, and volunteers.
• A commitment to excellence combining a strong personal work ethic and a balanced lifestyle.
• Willingness to collaboratively partner with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Skilled in management of staff and volunteers.
• Organize and manage various programs with flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred in a ministry-related field.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience leading church youth and family ministry programs.
• This position is open to ordained and non-ordained applications.

Director/Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adult Ministries will provide leadership for and oversight of current and future Youth and Young Adult programs, working with councils and pastors to evaluate their effectiveness and make modifications as necessary:

• Middle School (Grades 6 to 8): Wednesday Night Program, Middle School Events, Middle School Retreat.
• Confirmation (Grade 8): Sunday Program, Special Events, Weekend of Decision, Confirmation Sunday.
• Senior High (Grades 9 to 12): Wednesday Night Youth Fellowship, Sunday Bible Study, Youth Events (i.e., lock-ins, retreats, etc.).
• Go & Serve - yearly mission trip in June; including youth (post-Confirmation to 12 grade), young adults (after one year gap), and adult volunteers.
• Young Adult Ministry (up to age 22) – fellowship events, care packages, mission trips.

Additional Responsibilities if Applicant is Ordained:

• Provide pastoral leadership in worship and preach at the direction of the Co-Pastors.
• Perform sacraments (Baptism & Communion) at the direction of the Co-Pastors.
• Provide pastoral care to youth and their families.

Reports to: Head of Staff (Co-Pastors) and works closely with the Youth & Young Adult Ministries council and elders.

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