Student (Youth) Pastor 1st Christian Church

Kentucky Christian University; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian university in Carrollton, GA, is seeking a passionate Youth Minister to lead students, families, and volunteers in faith. Key responsibilities include creating impactful ministry environments, recruiting and training volunteers, and managing communication within the community. Ideal candidates possess leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a heart for youth. The role emphasizes creativity and innovation, providing opportunities for students to grow in their faith through engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Heart for kids.
• Driven by a vision of the potential of the youth ministry.
• High energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead students and their families to follow Jesus and create an impactful environment.
• Recruit and empower adult volunteers and youth leadership teams.
• Oversee curriculum selection for youth grades and manage the Student Ministry budget.

Skills

Great people skills

Strength in recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers

Excellent communicator

Social media savvy

Teachable / lifelong learner

Education

Degree in ministry-related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead students (youth grades 6-12), their families, and volunteers to follow Jesus and consistently deliver an outstanding environment so that students are educated to become followers of Jesus Christ.
• Create systems necessary to attain consistent, measurable results beneficial to the mission and vision of FCC (Child Safety, Leadership, Communication, Guest Follow Up, Volunteers, Midweek and Weekend Services).
• Recruit, train, organize and empower adult volunteers and youth leadership teams to assist in leading the student ministry.
• Lead creative team meetings outside of service times to maximize the impact of Youth Group meetings.
• Communicate weekly and meet regularly with Youth Ministry Leaders to build ownership and equip them to lead.
• Oversee communication between the church, students and families, and provide resources for parents and families as needed.
• Engage the community beyond the church setting through participation in youth member extracurricular activities, FCA, and others as identified.
• Oversee curriculum selection for youth grades 6-12 and the setup and operation of all related youth ministry environments.
• Oversee the Student Ministry budget and plan special events as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Create and sustain a student ministry “brand” within First Christian Church.
• Actively participate in planning, preparation, execution and follow-up of church‑wide events.

Personal Responsibilities

• Maintain God‑ordained priorities in life by putting Jesus Christ first.
• Tithe according to what Scripture teaches.
• Be loyal to the vision and staff of First Christian Church and always protect the unity of the church.
• Personally model the mission of First Christian so that people may be led into a growing relationship with Jesus.

Traits & Skills Necessary

• Degree in ministry‑related field or equivalent experience.
• Heart for kids.
• Constant encourager.
• Great people skills.
• Strength in recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers.
• Driven by a vision of the potential of the youth ministry.
• Excellent communicator.
• Humility demonstrated through supporting tasks not assigned (random acts of kindness).
• Experienced leader, specifically in the area of a group of volunteers.
• High energy.
• Favors creativity and innovation over tradition for tradition’s sake.
• Capable of planning a weekly showcase event for students.
• Social media savvy.
• Well‑read.
• Knowledge of church systems, organization, and structure.
• Team player.
• Teachable / lifelong learner.