Associate Pastor / Youth Pastor

Molina Baptist Church); Molina (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

Molina Baptist Church in rural western Colorado mountains seeks a Part-Time Youth Pastor to lead grades 6–12, focusing on outreach, relationship building, and discipleship in our Plateau Valley community.

You will plan regular youth gatherings, mentor students, and partner with parents, while developing a small team of youth leaders. This role sits in a close-knit church setting with outdoor community ties.

Qualifications

• Clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Bible training (formal or informal).
• Teachability and willingness to learn.
• Passion for connecting with students and making disciples.
• Alignment with church doctrine and mission.
• Strong relational and communication skills.
• Self-motivation with initiative in starting ministry.
• Experience working with youth (formal or informal).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach to connect with students in local schools and homeschool programs.
• Plan regular youth nights that are both fun and spiritually meaningful.
• Facilitate small groups that encourage belonging and growth.
• Help students take next steps in faith and service in church ministries.
• Build intergenerational relationships within a small church setting.
• Recruit and train a small team of youth volunteers.
• Create a ministry calendar and manage the youth ministry budget.

Skills

Relationship building

Teaching

Communication

Self-motivation

Pastoral care

Leadership

Discipleship

Outreach

Education

Bible training

Job description

Position Title: Part-Time Youth Pastor

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Youth Pastor will lead and grow a dynamic youth ministry (grades 6–12) with a strong emphasis on outreach, relationship building, and discipleship. This role requires a relational, self-starting leader who can connect with students both inside and outside the church in our church’s rural, western Colorado mountain setting, helping them take next steps toward Jesus and into authentic Christian community.

The goal is not only to disciple students already attending but to intentionally reach other students in the Plateau Valley area.

Key Responsibilities:

Outreach & Relationship Building

• Develop and implement a strategy to connect with students in the local school district as well as our homeschool students.
• Build relationships with students beyond church walls (school events, sporting events, rodeos, coaching, and having a community presence)
• Plan regular outreach events designed to attract new students (game nights, service projects, hangouts, camps, retreats, etc.)
• Equip and encourage students to invite their friends and share their faith
• Create a welcoming, non-intimidating environment for first-time guests

Regular Youth Gatherings & Discipleship

• Plan and lead regular youth nights that are both fun and spiritually impactful
• Teach biblically grounded, relevant messages that connect with students’ real-life struggles
• Facilitate small groups that encourage discussion, belonging, and spiritual growth
• Help students take next steps (salvation, baptism, and serving in other church ministries)
• Help students feel connected to the broader church, not isolated from it
• Create opportunities for students to serve in the church
• Encourage intergenerational relationships within a smaller church setting

Relational Ministry

• Intentionally build relationships with students through consistent presence and availability
• Connect with students where they are (school, community events, extracurricular activities)
• Provide pastoral care, mentorship, and guidance for students navigating life and faith
• Partner with parents to support the spiritual development of their teens

Volunteer Development

• Recruit and develop a small, committed team of youth leaders
• Train volunteers to engage both churched and unchurched students effectively
• Foster a culture of warmth, hospitality, and intentional relationship-building
• Ensure all safety and child protection policies are followed

Administration & Planning

• Create and manage a simple, clear ministry calendar
• Communicate consistently with parents and students (text, email, social media)
• Follow up with new students
• Manage the approved youth ministry budget

Qualifications (non-negotiables):

• A clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Bible training (formal or informal)
• Teachability
• Passion for connecting with students and making disciples
• Alignment with our church’s doctrine and mission
• Strong relational and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and build ministry from the ground up
• Experience working with youth (formal or informal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior youth ministry leadership experience (volunteer or paid)
• Comfortable in a smaller church setting
• A love for the outdoors – hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, rodeo, sports
• Experience in outreach or evangelism-focused ministry
• Musical or instrumental abilities could lead to additional worship leading responsibilities and a full-time position

Work Schedule & Expectations:

• Part-time (Approximately 20-25 hours per week)
• Regular youth gathering (2x a month to start), help with Friday Night Edge (a ministry for the local Job Corps Students)
• Lead Sunday Morning Youth/Young Adult Class / Bible Study
• Time invested in relational outreach during the week (flexible scheduling)
• Participation in occasional special events (retreats, camps, outreach nights)

Compensation:

• $25,000 a year + Housing (Overtime pay for retreats, camps, etc.)
• Raises based on annual performance reviews