Youth Minister

Image Church; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Continuing education

Laptop provided

Summer retreat

Job summary

Image Church in Cypress, TX is seeking a Youth Minister to lead, disciple, and build authentic relationships with middle and high school students. You will develop next-generation student leaders, partner with parents, and work with the ministry team to foster a lasting faith.

You will oversee weekly services, Life Groups, and student events, while mentoring volunteers, managing the calendar and budget, and ensuring safety and alignment with our mission and Statement of Faith.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of youth or student ministry experience (paid or volunteer) or equivalent ministry training

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly youth services and mid-week Life Group for middle and high school students
• Develop and deliver biblically sound, age-appropriate teaching that helps students grow spiritually
• Build genuine, consistent relationships with students through presence, mentorship, and pastoral care
• Identify, mentor, and develop student leaders within the youth ministry
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of adult volunteers who support student ministries
• Partner with parents and guardians to support students' spiritual growth at home
• Plan and lead youth events, retreats, and the annual summer camp
• Manage the youth ministry calendar, communications, and budget
• Collaborate with our pastoral and ministry team to shape the culture and direction of student ministries at Image Church

Skills

Youth ministry

Pastoral care

Teaching

Relationship building

Team leadership

Planning Center

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Youth Minister, you'll lead, disciple, and build authentic relationships with our middle and high school students. You'll create a place where teenagers feel known and loved, develop the next generation of student leaders, and partner with parents and our ministry team to help students build a lasting faith.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead weekly youth services and a mid-week Life Group for middle and high school students
• Develop and deliver biblically sound, age-appropriate teaching that helps students grow spiritually
• Build genuine, consistent relationships with students through presence, mentorship, and pastoral care
• Identify, mentor, and develop student leaders within the youth ministry
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of adult volunteers who support student ministries
• Partner with parents and guardians to support students' spiritual growth at home
• Plan and lead youth events, retreats, and our annual summer camp
• Manage the youth ministry calendar, communications, and budget
• Collaborate with our pastoral and ministry team to help shape the culture and direction of student ministries at Image Church

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of youth or student ministry experience (paid or volunteer); an equivalent combination of ministry training and experience will also be considered
• A genuine love for teenagers and a gift for building trust with students and families
• Strong communication and teaching ability
• A self-starter who also thrives working within a growing team
• Comfortable with everyday ministry tools like Planning Center
• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Image Church's mission, vision, and Statement of Faith

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The figures below are a recommended starting point, benchmarked against national and Texas youth ministry compensation data — not a final offer. Image Church should confirm budget, board approval, and internal pay equity before this posting goes external.

• Base Salary: $24/hour
• Schedule: Approximately 25 hours/week; Mondays off
• Housing Allowance: Negotiable, based on candidate need and budget approval
• Continuing Education: Church-funded attendance at an annual team conference, with openness to funding additional individual conferences
• Equipment: Laptop and necessary software subscriptions provided (church property)
• Ministry Handoff: Inherits an established group of 40-60 students, with a full handoff from the current children's ministry lead
• Curriculum: Provided, no need to build teaching content from scratch
• Summer Retreat: Week-long summer retreat included; attendance required

OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SAFETY

Because this role works directly with children and students, all candidates must satisfactorily complete a background check and any required child-safety training as a condition of employment. Image Church is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for every student in our care.

FAITH & MISSION ALIGNMENT

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Alignment with Image Church's mission, vision, and Statement of Faith
• Willingness to sign and live out our Staff Lifestyle Agreement
• Active participation in the life of our church community through attendance, serving, and giving