Director of Children and Youth Ministries

The Youth Cartel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving ECO congregation in Houston is looking for a full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries. The role involves leading youth ministries, mentoring staff, and fostering an engaging environment for youth and their families. Candidates should have a strong background in youth ministries and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Strong relational and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead staff and volunteer teams.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and coaching the four associate youth directors.
• Creating and implementing recruitment strategies for the youth ministry.
• Casting vision for evangelism and discipleship.

Skills

Relational skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Director of Children and Youth Ministries

First Presbyterian Church (https://fpchouston.org/ ), a thriving ECO congregation in Houston, TX, is seeking a full-time Director/Pastor of Youth Ministry (ordained or non-ordained). Compelled by the love of Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, FPC creates an environment in which high school and middle school students belong like family, behold Jesus, and become disciples.

As part of the Next Generation Ministries team, the Youth Director/Pastor provides vision and leadership to the ministry to youth and their parents, including:

Mentoring and coaching the four associate youth directors

Creating and implementing a strategy to recruit and train volunteers for the youth ministry

Casting a vision for the evangelism and discipleship of the youth in the church and community

Developing discipleship and outreach opportunities for parents of youth.

Qualifications for this position include strong relational and organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to effectively lead staff and volunteer teams. Interested candidates should have at least Bachelor’s degree and experience working in a large, multi-staff youth ministry. Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be sent to Laura Addis ([e-mail] ).