Youth Pastor

Crossbridge Community Church; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

A local community church in Fort Wayne is seeking a Youth Pastor to lead and disciple middle and high school students. The Youth Pastor will engage in teaching, relational ministry, and event planning, creating an environment for growth in faith. Ideal candidates will have a personal relationship with Jesus and strong communication skills. This full-time role requires availability for evening and weekend gatherings.

Qualifications

• Teachable spirit and a willingness to grow.
• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ability to teach biblical truth in a way that is relevant and engaging to students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly Sunday Night Youth Ministry service (6:00–8:00 PM).
• Form genuine, Christ-centered relationships with students and their parents.
• Plan and execute youth events, retreats, trips, and service projects throughout the year.
• Equip, disciple, and empower a strong team of youth ministry volunteers.

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Job Description Crossbridge Community Church

Job Title: Youth Pastor

Location: 3409 Hursh Road, Fort Wayne, IN

Term: Full Time (40 Hours)

Requirements: Bachelor\'s Degree in Ministry Preferred

Who We Are:

Our mission is to transform lives by helping people take next steps with God. We believe that everyone has a “next step” in life, and assisting people to find theirs is one of our favorite things to do.

Overview

The Youth Pastor will lead, disciple, and equip middle and high school students to follow Jesus for a lifetime. This role blends teaching, relational ministry, event planning, and team leadership, all within the context of a collaborative church staff. The Youth Pastor will model a teachable spirit, demonstrate a willingness to grow, and create an environment where students and leaders can thrive in their faith.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Leadership & Teaching
• Lead the weekly Sunday Night Youth Ministry service (6:00–8:00 PM).
• Provide intentional opportunities for students to grow in spiritual formation

• Relational Ministry
• Form genuine, Christ-centered relationships with students and their parents.
• Spend time with teenagers throughout the week
• Partner with parents to encourage and equip them in discipling their teens.

• Event Planning & Administration
• Plan and execute youth events, retreats, trips, and service projects throughout the year.
• Plan and administer the annual Youth Ministry budget.
• Maintain a consistent and engaging digital presence for the youth group

• Team Development
• Equip, disciple, and empower a strong team of youth ministry volunteers.
• Value and practice a team approach to collaborative ministry

Qualifications

• Teachable spirit and a willingness to grow.
• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Ability to teach biblical truth in a way that is relevant and engaging to students.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week, which includes evenings and weekends for youth gatherings, events, and relational ministry.
• Occasional overnight trips, camps, and conferences.

Job Type: Full-time

• Paid time off

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Religious Institutions

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