Youth Pastor - Community Alliance Church

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking a Youth Pastor who loves Jesus and desires to equip the next generation. The role centers on building relationships with students, parents, and volunteers, leading current rhythms, and guiding teens toward a vibrant faith.

Candidates should have a ministry or education degree and may pursue C&MA licensure within three years; a minimum of three years in youth ministry or related classroom work is preferred; flexible, relational leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry or education preferred.
• Licensure in the C&MA or willingness to obtain licensure within three years.
• Three years or more in youth ministry or classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wednesday Night youth gathering for grades 6–12.
• Oversee Sunday morning youth activities during the Middle School hour.
• Facilitate Bible study groups and mentor volunteers.
• Coordinate Life Conference and mission trips with C&MA missionaries.
• Help students understand their identity in Christ and their God-given gifts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry or education

Licensure in the C&MA or willingness to obtain licensure within three years

Job description

Youth Pastor - Community Alliance Church

Bachelor’s degree in ministry or education preferred, Licensure in the C&MA, or a willingness to obtain licensure within the next three years.

Experience preferred:

Youth ministry or classroom experience of three years or more.

Who We Are:

Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes, MN is a multi-generational, Christ-Centered church that exists to abide and grow in relationship with God, connect with others, and reach our community and world. Located in the land of lakes, Detroit Lakes is a summer tourist hub with lots of fun activities for the entire family including great live music, art festivals, farmers market, flea market, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, community festivals, musical theater, unique shopping, lots of restaurants, and anything you can think of to do on or around a lake! In winter, there are plenty of opportunity for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling!

Position Description:

The time has come to hire our next youth pastor. We are a church that highly values reaching, equipping, and empowering future generations. We are looking for someone who is first abiding in deep relationship with Christ, and out of that relationship is passionate about helping youth know, love, and follow Jesus.

Our Current Ministry Rhythms:

• Wednesday Night youth gathering, 6th - 12th grade currently meets 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday morning gathering during Sunday School hour for Middle School.
• Various Bible Study groups throughout the week, often led by a volunteer team member or could be led by students.
• 3-year rotation of Life Conference - Overseas Mission Trip - Domestic Mission Trip with an emphasis on partnership with C&MA missionaries.
• Desire to help students understand that they are deeply loved and accepted by God, discovering their identity and security in Him, and from that place recognizing how they are uniquely gifted to serve others and participate in the mission of God (Ephesians 2:10).
• Working alongside a staff team that enjoys serving Jesus together. We value Gospel partnership, collaboration, shared mission, and genuine friendship. This includes attending staff meetings, participating in ministry planning, contributing to the overall health and vision of the church, and occasionally sharing a good laugh along the way.
• Intentionally leading volunteer youth leaders to relationally disciple youth towards a closer relationship with Jesus.
• Support and contribute to a Parent-led Youth Fundraising Committee that oversees helping students see God’s provision for the good work that He has prepared in advance for them to do.

Who Thrives in This Role?

The person who thrives in this role will likely be someone who:

• Loves Jesus deeply and leads from a vibrant personal walk with Him.
• Has a genuine passion for teenagers and enjoys building meaningful relationships with students, parents, and volunteer leaders.
• Understands the complexities and challenges students face in today’s culture and delights in meeting students where they are with grace and truth.
• Values discipleship more than simply running programs and is passionate about helping students know, love, and follow Jesus.
• Believes students thrive when they experience both a secure sense of belonging and meaningful opportunities to grow, serve, and use their God-given gifts.
• Is organized enough to lead ministry rhythms and events while remaining flexible, relational, and attentive to the needs of students.
• Enjoys recruiting, encouraging, and developing volunteer leaders who are committed to relationally discipling students.
• Values partnering with parents and helping strengthen the relationship between home, church, and student.

This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website