Youth and Children's Leader

Ministry Leadership Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded theological education

Housing and utilities included

Health benefits option

Leadership coaching

Job summary

The Ministry Leadership Center in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Youth & Children’s Ministry Leader to invest in ministries with young people. This opportunity includes leadership development, fully funded theological education, and housing for a three-year commitment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging with youth, a supportive peer network, and experience in academic or volunteer ministry. Applications are open until June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Emerging leaders with volunteer or academic ministry experience.
• Passion for investing in young people and engaging Scripture.
• Ready for full-time ministry with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership development with coaching from ministry professionals.
• Gain on-the-job experience in youth and children’s ministry.
• Foster a supportive network throughout the ministry career.

Skills

Leadership development

Engaging Scripture

Youth group experience

Volunteer ministry experience

Job description

Youth & Children’s Ministry Leader | Leadership Training + Housing Included

Are you ready to invest in your calling to ministry with young people? The Ministry Leadership Center (MLC) partners with churches, camps, and nonprofits across the country to place emerging leaders in full-time ministry roles—while providing the training, coaching, and community support you need to succeed.

What we provide:

• Leadership development with weekly coaching from ministry professionals
• Fully funded theological education and ministry training (travel covered)
• Housing and utilities included (3-year commitment)
• Health benefits option + personal care plan
• National network of ministry peers and mentors

What you’ll gain:

• On-the-job leadership experience in youth and children’s ministry
• Deepened theological knowledge and spiritual formation
• A supportive peer network you’ll carry throughout your ministry career

Who we’re looking for:

• Emerging leaders with volunteer or academic ministry experience (youth group, camps, mission trips, VBS, afterschool programs, etc.)
• Passion for investing in young people and engaging Scripture
• Ready to step into full-time ministry with guidance and support

Since 2006, MLC has helped hundreds of leaders discover their place in ministry and thrive in their calling.

Applications open until June 30, 2026

Let’s build your future in ministry leadership together—Apply now.

www.ministryleadership.org

Statement of Belonging:

At the Ministry Leadership Center, we embody the radically inclusive nature of Jesus Christ, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. Our goal to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by embracing and uplifting all identities, fostering strong community relationships, and striving for a workforce that reflects the richness of our diverse world as God’s creation.