Director of Youth Ministry

Covenant Seminary; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Seminary is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministry to lead and oversee middle and high school ministries in Nashville. This role involves providing visionary pastoral care, mentoring staff, and developing creative youth programs to foster spiritual growth among young people in a vibrant church community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading and developing teams.
• 5+ years of experience working with youth in a ministry setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and pastoral leadership to the youth ministries.
• Mentor and develop youth volunteers.
• Equip and supervise the Youth staff team.

Skills

Passion for youth ministry

Leadership skills

Communication

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Job description

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

The Midtown Fellowship Youth Ministry exists for every Middle School and High School student at Midtown and their friends . This key leadership role aims to expand our capacity to bring the good news of Jesus to the preteens and teenagers in a compelling and sticky way, overseeing their spiritual formation in support of Midtown’s mission to create a movement of gospel transformation in Nashville through multiple congregations.

At Midtown, we have one (1) Youth Ministry, separated into MS and HS, that serves 6-12th grades for our church of 2,500 attendees. Our church comprises six (6) congregations, and the Director of Youth Ministry is tasked with developing high-performing partnerships with congregational teams and volunteers to grow creative, dynamic, gospel-centered ministry for middle school and high school students.

The Director of Youth Ministry will work closely with the Assistant Director of Youth and with Senior Leadership to provide visionary oversight and pastoral leadership to both the Middle School and High School ministries, and will directly oversee the Youth Team.

The Director of Youth Ministry is a full-time position and may work extended hours, evenings, over weekends and public holidays, and on short notice. As a member of the Senior Executive Team, he/she is supervised by the Senior Executive and shall become a member of Midtown Fellowship.

Functions:

We expect that responsibilities will develop and expand as the ministry grows in its mission. The job holder will oversee the daily workflow of the department and could serve on various cross-functional teams as a staff representative.

Provide visionary oversight and pastoral leadership to the MS and HS youth ministries:

• Provide overall pastoral care for the youth, encouraging their spiritual growth and challenging them to grow in their commitment to Christ and His mission
• Equip, develop, supervise, and mentor the Youth staff team
• Attend elder meetings as invited or requested

Provide individualized support, nurturing of gifts, and mentoring to a variety of people groups:

• Provide one-to-one mentoring of staff
• Mentor and develop youth volunteers
• Lead a Christ-like lifestyle and pray regularly for those in the youth ministry and church body

Requirements

Education, Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of the needs and has an strong passion for young people to know and grow in Christ (required)
• 3+ years experience leading and developing teams (required)
• 5+ years experience working with youth in a ministry setting (church or parachurch)
• Experience leading large groups and creating strategies to minister to large groups
• A bachelor’s degree in applicable field
• An active and committed Christian faith with beliefs and lifestyle consistent with the doctrine of the PCA
• Articulates and lives into a Gospel-centered, missional understanding of the church
• Demonstrates the ability to lead by example, equip, and disciple youth

Additional skills and experience:

• Regular experience teaching in front of groups of people
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to build high-performing teams
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with computer applications and social media

Personal Characteristics:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Can work independently and can work through teams and direct reports
• Is a humble leader
• Is teachable and open to feedback and accountability
• Is not afraid of healthy conflict
• If married, has a healthy marriage that cares for their spouse and or children well
• Approaches daily work as a calling, not a job

How to Apply

Please apply at https://midtownfellowship.org/employment/youth-director/