Youth Pastor

Grace Community Church; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Community Church in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor to lead our Middle School and High School ministries, guiding students in their faith through relationships with God, peers, and dedicated leaders.

You will set the vision for the ministries, shape the curriculum, develop volunteer leaders, plan events and mission trips, and actively partner with parents to support spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for spiritual growth of students.
• Personal character and integrity.
• Alignment with Grace's mission, beliefs, and values.
• Strong leadership and relational skills.
• Flexible spirit and willingness to serve across a range of ages and settings.
• Previous experience working with youth in a ministry setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ministries: Set the vision and pastoral leadership for the Middle School and High School ministries.
• Shape the Curriculum: Oversee age-appropriate, Scripture-grounded teaching.
• Develop Leaders: Recruit, train, and encourage volunteer student leaders.
• Create Opportunities: Plan events, gatherings, service opportunities, and trips.
• Engage Parents: Partner with families in students' spiritual growth.
• Flex as Needed: Support the church and its mission as required.

Skills

Passion for youth growth

Leadership

Relational skills

Flexible spirit

Ministry experience

Character and integrity

Mission alignment

Job description

Grace Community Church (Arlington, VA) is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor to lead our Middle School and High School ministries, helping students grow in their faith through their relationships with God, their youth leaders, and one another.

Mission

To create environments where it's easy for people to connect, belong, and grow. We believe that connecting relationally is the key to growing spiritually, and we're looking for someone who can help make that a reality for everyone at Grace.

Requirements

• Passion and heart for the spiritual growth of students
• Personal character and integrity
• Alignment with Grace's mission, beliefs, and values
• Strong leadership and relational skills
• Flexible spirit and willingness to serve across a range of ages and settings
• Previous experience working with youth in a ministry or spiritual setting

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Ministries: Set the vision and provide pastoral leadership for the Middle School and High School ministries.
• Shape the Curriculum: Choose and oversee what's taught across both ministries, keeping it engaging, age-appropriate, and grounded in Scripture.
• Develop Leaders: Recruit, train, and encourage the volunteer small group leaders who walk with students week to week.
• Create Opportunities: Plan and oversee events, gatherings, service opportunities, and mission trips that help students grow closer to God and to one another.
• Engage Parents: Connect regularly with parents and families, keeping them informed and involved as partners in their teenager's spiritual growth.
• Flex as Needed: Help with additional tasks as needed to support the church and its mission.