Youth and Children's Ministry Leader

Ministry Leadership Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded theological education

Housing and utilities included

Health benefits option

Travel covered

Weekly coaching

National network

Job summary

A ministry organization in Memphis is seeking a Youth & Children’s Ministry Leader to support young people in their faith journey. Responsibilities include gaining leadership experience, deepening theological knowledge, and engaging with a supportive peer network. This program provides fully funded education, housing, and health benefits, and emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement. Successful candidates will have a passion for youth ministry and experience in volunteer or academic settings.

Qualifications

• Emerging leaders with volunteer or academic ministry experience like youth group or camps.
• Ability to engage with and invest in young people.
• Preparedness for a full-time ministry role with support.

Responsibilities

• Leadership experience in youth and children’s ministry.
• Participate in leadership development with coaching from professionals.
• Engage in theological education and ministry training.

Skills

Passion for investing in young people

Volunteer or academic ministry experience

Engaging Scripture

Education

Theological education program enrollment

Job description

Youth & Children’s Ministry Leader

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

Applications open until January 7, 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 is 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.