High School Youth Ministry Teaching Pastor

Northshore Community Church

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO Plan
14 paid annual holidays
403 contribution up to 6% matching

Job summary

Northshore Community Church is seeking a Pastor of Youth and Teaching to lead biblically grounded teaching for high school students and to shepherd youth through relational leadership. You will co-lead with the Pastor of Youth Ministry to develop engaging curricula and equip youth leaders, guiding them to live out their faith within a healthy, growing youth ministry.

The role emphasizes teaching, spiritual formation, and building connections with high school youth, families, and the broader Next

Qualifications

  • Higher education degree or comparable skills in theological concepts and child development.
  • Aligned with Northshore's Statement of Faith and Staff Values.
  • Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Maturity, judgment, and ability to build respectful relationships at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills on stage and with teams.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing youth ministry needs.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and motivate volunteers.
  • Strategic thinker with prioritization and decisiveness.
  • Be a Northshore member within 12 months of hire.
  • Be fun, joyful, enthusiastic in ministry philosophy.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Youth Ministry with emphasis on high school students.
  • Develop and oversee teaching series, curriculum, and content that are biblically grounded and engaging.
  • Ensure teaching aligns with Northshore’s mission, theology, and Next Gen pathway.
  • Develop and coach additional teaching voices among staff, volunteers, and youth.
  • Help youth grow in Scripture, prayer, worship, and spiritual practices.
  • Equip youth to understand, live out, and share their faith.
  • Provide focused pastoral leadership and relational investment with high school youth.
  • Shape environments and experiences that engage and disciple high school youth.
  • Develop high school youth leaders and opportunities to serve youth.
  • Build relationships with youth beyond weekly programming; prepare for transition to adulthood.
  • Partner with the Pastor of Youth Ministry to share vision and leadership.
  • Lead weekly gatherings, Life Groups, camps, retreats, outreach opportunities, and events.
  • Recruit, develop, and encourage adult and youth leaders.
  • Provide pastoral care for youth and families.
  • Collaborate with Next Gen team for unified discipleship; participate in planning and initiatives.

Skills

Biblical teacher
Communicator
Relational leadership
Co-leadership
Team player
Strategic thinker

Education

Theology degree or equivalent

Job description

Northshore Community Church is seeking a Pastor of Youth and Teaching to lead biblically grounded teaching for high school students and to shepherd youth through relational leadership. You will co-lead with the Pastor of Youth Ministry to develop engaging curricula and equip youth leaders, guiding them to live out their faith within a healthy, growing youth ministry.

The role emphasizes teaching, spiritual formation, and building connections with high school youth, families, and the broader Next

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