Youth Ministry Leader: Inspire, Disciple & Serve

YM360 - Youth Ministry 360, Inc.; Hickory (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Study leave allowance

Job summary

Hickory UEP Church is seeking a Pastor of Youth Ministries to develop and lead programs for children, middle and high school students and their families. The role focuses on relational ministry, discipleship, and coordinating events while cultivating volunteers and church-wide participation.

You will oversee Sunday School, youth groups, retreats, mission trips, and community engagement, with a full-time schedule and events that may occur outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with an evangelistic heart and passion for children, youth and their families.
• Bachelor’s degree in youth/student ministry or related field; Master of Divinity preferred.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Live near Hickory, NC area.

Responsibilities

• Share a passion and excitement for Jesus Christ and to love students where they are, point them to Jesus Christ and disciple students to follow Jesus and effectively communicate God’s Word to them.
• Develop and grow the children and youth programs and the relationships with students and their families both numerically and spiritually to strengthen and serve every child, youth and family in our community.
• Create a safe environment for children and youth to feel welcome and accepted.
• Develop and lead all children and youth activities and events both at church and away including regular youth meetings, special events, weekend retreats, mission trips, and Sunday School teaching.
• Build, equip, and encourage adult volunteers to love and minister to students by fostering an environment that our ministries are an all-church responsibility.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team player

Approachable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in youth/student ministry or related field

Master of Divinity preferred

Job description

Hickory UEP Church is seeking a Pastor of Youth Ministries to develop and lead programs for children, middle and high school students and their families. The role focuses on relational ministry, discipleship, and coordinating events while cultivating volunteers and church-wide participation.

You will oversee Sunday School, youth groups, retreats, mission trips, and community engagement, with a full-time schedule and events that may occur outside standard hours.