Youth Minister Oak Lane Christian Church

Kentucky Christian University; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Lane Christian Church is seeking an Associate Minister of Youth and Family to provide spiritual leadership and oversight for Youth, Children, and Family ministries. The role emphasizes teaching, discipleship, and meaningful engagement with families to help the next generation know Jesus.

The Associate Minister will work under the Senior Minister and Elders, collaborating with staff to carry out ministry in alignment with the church’s mission and beliefs.

Qualifications

• Baptized believer aligned with Oak Lane’s beliefs.
• Demonstrates passion for the discipleship and spiritual formation of children, students, and families.
• Able to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers.
• Ordained or willing to pursue ordination in the Restoration Movement church tradition.
• Proficiency with Canva, Google Docs, and Email.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching, discipleship, and family engagement with youth from birth through High School graduation.
• Lead a ministry that equips and nurtures spiritual growth with youth while engaging with their families.
• Provide spiritual leadership, vision, oversight, and pastoral care to Youth, Children, and Family ministries.
• Collaborate with Senior Minister, Elders, and ministry leaders to align with Oak Lane’s mission and beliefs.

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Discipleship planning

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ministry/Theology

Ordination in Restoration Movement (or pursuing)

Tools

Canva

Google Docs

Email

Job description

Oak Lane Christian Church is seeking an Associate Minister of Youth and Family. This position will provide spiritual leadership, vision, oversight, and pastoral care to Oak Lane’s Youth, Children, and Family ministries. This individual will be passionate about helping others, specifically the future generations of the church, experience Jesus and grow in relationship with him.

The Associate Minister will provide teaching, discipleship, meaningful, and family engagement with our youth from birth through High School graduation. The Associate Minister will lead a ministry that equips and nurtures spiritual growth with our youth while engaging with their families.

Supervision and Accountability

The Associate Minister of Youth and Family will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Minister and remain accountable to the Elders of Oak Lane Christian Church. They will minister and shepherd collaboratively with other staff, volunteers, and the Elders. The Associate Minister is expected to work collaboratively with church leadership and ministry leaders to carry out the work of ministry in alignment with the Oak Lane’s mission and Statement of Beliefs.

Qualifications

Personal

• Baptized believer who is in theological alignment with Oak Lane and our Statement of Beliefs
• A deep, personal relationship with Jesus as evidenced by the Fruit of the Spirit
• Willingness to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers
• Able to take direction and handle constructive criticism well

Professional

• Demonstrates a passion for the discipleship and spiritual formation of children, students, and families across developmental stages
• Ordained or willing to pursue ordination in the Restoration Movement church tradition
• Proficiency with modern computer programs (Canva, Google Docs, Email)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with preference given to those with degrees in Ministry, Bible, Theology, or related fields