Youth Ministry Lead: Shape the Next Generation

JustChurchJobs, Inc.; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Line Church in Auburn, Indiana is seeking a Middle School Ministry Director to partner with the Student Pastor in shaping a Christ-centered ministry for middle school, high school, and young adults. You will lead relational ministry, leadership development, teaching, events, and pastoral care.

You will collaborate to create environments where students encounter Jesus, grow in Scripture, build community, discover gifts, and step into leadership and mission, while equipping volunteers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of related ministry experience preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Build consistent, authentic relationships with students.
• Teach in large- and small-group settings.
• Mentor student leaders and help develop leadership pathways.
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance during key life moments.
• Attend school events and be present in students’ everyday lives.
• Collaborate on weekly programming, teaching series, and discipleship strategies.
• Plan and execute retreats, camps, mission trips, outreach events, VBX, and young adult gatherings.
• Develop and oversee life-giving small group ministries.
• Recruit, train, and coach small group leaders and ministry volunteers.
• Provide ongoing encouragement and leadership development.
• Foster a culture of ownership and team unity.
• Communicate clearly with families and equip parents to disciple at home.
• Assist with parent meetings and family-oriented ministry events.
• Coordinate logistics for events and weekly programs.
• Assist in managing budgets, registrations, and supplies.
• Collaborate with church staff to maintain a unified approach to family ministry.
• Participate in worship services, staff meetings, and church-wide initiatives.

Skills

Strong communicator

Theology to real-life

Discipleship leadership

Team-oriented

Collaborative

Wisdom in crises

Organized ministry tasks

Tech-capable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

2+ years ministry experience preferred

Equivalent education and experience considered

Job description

County Line Church in Auburn, Indiana is seeking a Middle School Ministry Director to partner with the Student Pastor in shaping a Christ-centered ministry for middle school, high school, and young adults. You will lead relational ministry, leadership development, teaching, events, and pastoral care.

You will collaborate to create environments where students encounter Jesus, grow in Scripture, build community, discover gifts, and step into leadership and mission, while equipping volunteers and