Youth Minister

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Grove Baptist Church in the North Georgia Mountains seeks a dedicated Youth Minister to lead middle and high school ministries, guiding spiritual growth and fostering community. The role involves planning weekly activities, Bible study development, retreats, and missions, plus recruiting volunteers and partnering with parents.

You will build relationships with local churches, manage the youth budget, and engage with the community and schools to advance the church’s youth mission.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be committed Christians with a growing faith.
• Understand adolescent development and communicate effectively with youth.
• Creative in engaging youth and mentoring young people.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, team player, and align with church beliefs.
• Flexible for evening and weekend work, including overnight events.
• Full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly youth group activities and events.
• Develop Bible studies and lessons for youth.
• Organize retreats and mission trips.
• Provide spiritual guidance to students.
• Recruit and train volunteers and partner with parents.
• Build relationships with community churches.
• Manage youth ministry budget and engage with the school system.
• Teach the Bible and assist with Sunday school curriculum.
• Participate in staff and leadership meetings.

Job description

Overview

Harmony Grove Baptist Church is a growing church in a growing community, located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. We are seeking a passionate and driven Youth Minister to lead our vibrant youth ministry. This role involves guiding middle and high school students in their spiritual growth, fostering a sense of community, and helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence through faith.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include planning and leading weekly youth group activities and events, developing Bible studies and lessons, organizing retreats and mission trips, and providing spiritual guidance. The Youth Minister will also recruit and train volunteers, partner with parents, and build relationships with other community churches. Managing the youth ministry budget and engaging with the community through various channels, including our school system, are also key tasks. Other duties involve teaching the Bible, assisting with Sunday school curriculum, and participating in staff and leadership meetings.

Qualifications

Applicants should be committed Christians with a growing faith. Important qualifications include understanding adolescent development, excellent communication skills, creativity in engaging youth, and the ability to mentor young people effectively. Strong organizational and leadership skills are required, along with the ability to work in a team and a commitment to the church's beliefs. Flexibility for evening and weekend work, including overnight events, is necessary. This is a full time position.