Youth Pastor or Director

Gilbert Chinese Church:; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days

Job summary

Gilbert Chinese Church (GCC) in Gilbert, Arizona, seeks a Youth Pastor/Director for ages 13–18 to lead a multicultural youth ministry and partner with families. The role includes curriculum development, Friday night fellowship, and youth events.

The candidate should be baptized, demonstrate Biblical leadership, and have 1–2 years of North American ministry experience; seminary education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be baptized and aligned with GCC’s statement of faith.
• Biblical leadership characteristics required.
• Experience in youth ministry and cross-cultural outreach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GCC leadership to set Youth ministry goals.
• Provide curriculum for Youth Sunday School and organize Friday Night Fellowship.
• Teach Youth Sunday School and mentor youth.
• Oversee and coordinate Youth events and activities (mission trips, retreats).
• Partner with parents through periodic meetings and 1:1 communication.
• Provide training for Youth co-workers (teaching Sunday School, classroom management).
• Discipleship of youth and preaching at English Worship Service as negotiated (e.g., monthly).

Skills

Fluent English

Counseling

Education

Seminary degree in Christian ministry

Currently enrolled in seminary

Job description

Gilbert Chinese Church (GCC) is a nondenominational evangelical Christian church serving the Chinese community in Gilbert, Arizona, and nearby areas. Currently GCC has a regular attendance of over 170 adults, 25+ youth, and 60+ children.

We are seeking a Youth Pastor or Director for our youth (ages 13-18) with multicultural backgrounds.

Ministry goals

• Seek God’s vision, develop plans to help youth grow in faith and intimate relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ and to build a Christ-centered community where the youth can support and love each other.
• Help youth believers to be the salt and light in this world and to make a positive impact on the people around them.
• Prepare the youth to face spiritual challenges and to navigate through our current cultural environment.

Ministry responsibilities / day-to-day descriptions

• Collaborate with GCC leadership and adult co-workers to develop Youth ministry specific goals.
• Provide curriculum for Youth Sunday School and organize Friday Night Fellowship.
• Work with other Youth co-workers to teach Youth Sunday school and caring for the youths.
• Oversee and coordinate Youth events and activities (e.g., mission trips, youth retreats).
• Partner with parents by holding periodic Parent meetings and 1:1 communication if needed.
• Provide necessary training for Youth co-workers (e.g., teaching Sunday school, classroom management).
• Additional responsibilities for the Youth Pastor position is to disciple the youth. He is to preach at English Worship Service at a negotiated frequency (e.g., once a month).

Ministry qualifications

• Faith – The applicant must be baptized and be in full agreement with GCC’s statement of faith, which is available upon request or as seen on our website.
• Character – The applicant must have Biblical leadership characteristics.
• Language – The applicant must be fluent in English. Proficiency in Chinese is a plus but not necessary.
• Experience – The applicant must have 1-2 years of ministry experience in North America, and have a passion for ministering to youth in a cross-cultural context. Experience in counseling is preferred.
• Education – Additional Qualification for the Youth Pastor position is to have completed or be currently enrolled in a seminary school pursuing a degree in Christian ministry.

Benefits

This position includes a salary, vacation days, and health insurance compensation.