Youth Ministry Director

  • Church Name: First Christian Church
  • Church Website: https://www.fccgeary.com/
  • Church City: Geary
  • Church State: OK
  • Church Denomination: Non-denominational
  • Primary Objective:

    Leading students and children to connect with Jesus, His people and His purposes by sustaining and further developing a comprehensive approach to family ministry that reflects the core values and vision of First Christian Church while serving as a spiritual leader and positive Christian role model.

    Work Hours:

    Full-time. 40 hrs per week, which will include some evenings and weekends as arranged with the Senior Pastor or FCC Personnel Committee. Some attendance at school activities.

    Supervision and Evaluation:

    Reports to the Senior Pastor and to the FCC Personnel Committee.

    General Responsibilities and Tasks:

    YOUTH MINISTRY

    • Develops strong Christ-centered relationships with youth (grades 6-12) from FCC and the greater community and their families through planned and purposeful interactions.
    • Actively partners with local schools to serve students, teachers and provide an active, pastoral presence in the student community
    • Plans, organizes, and leads youth activities including weekly youth group, weekly Bible studies, community outreach programs (e.g., weekly after-school program, summer camp/retreats, mission projects (locally and globally), fundraising events, group outings).
    • Supports extracurricular activities of youth and provides pastoral care as needed.
    • Plans and distributes lessons/curriculum for elementary thru high school. Teach Sunday School classes when necessary and assists in recruiting Sunday School teachers.
    • Plans, leads, and provides spiritual and educational guidance to youth in the Confirmation Program.

     

    CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

    • Interacts with Children’s Ministry and students (grades K-5) to build relationships and facilitate a close connection and transition to Youth Ministry.
    • Provides support to the Children’s Ministry team, as needed, including delivering or coordinating weekly children’s sermons during Sunday services and providing guidance/input of Sunday School curriculum for grades K-5 to create cohesive youth teachings.
    • Supports Vacation Bible School, etc.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Preach occasionally on Sunday mornings when the Senior Pastor is unavailable.
    • Assists in outreach and pastoral care to visitors, members and the community
    • Support the Senior Pastor as requested in other weekly responsibilities, service planning, and special events
    • Provides regular and timely communication of upcoming activities and events through church-wide communication.
    • Promotes robust participation both within and beyond FCC using social, digital, and traditional media.
    • Implements and upholds “Safe Sanctuary” policy throughout FCC.
    • Recruits and develops a strong Adult Leadership Team for Family Ministries; schedules and facilitates regular meetings and invests in volunteers.
    • Board meetings and presents a prepared monthly report.
    • Personnel meetings when requested to do so.

    Compensation:

    • $27,0000-$35,000
    • Salary based on experience and education
    • Generous benefits include paid vacation and housing in our parsonage. Health Insurance is negotiable.

    MinistryHub is honored to partner with First Christian Church (FCC) in their search for a Youth Ministry Director. Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to hello@ministryhub.org.

  • Job Requirements:

    Qualifications:

    • Evident and genuine faith in Christ, God-honoring life, and passion for the local church. Must live full-time in the housing provided in Geary, OK
    • Commitment to support our Christian faith community, The Discipline and the policies of the FCC.
    • Agreement with Reformation Movement theology and its integration in practice of youth ministry.
    • Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field is preferred but not required. Previous experience with youth is helpful.
    • Good judgment and ability to interact with a diverse group of people (internal and external).
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills accompanied by a positive attitude with young students in the church.
    • Ability and comfort with computer and creativity skills in designing new and engaging ways for students to learn about life in Christ.
    • Experience working with children and ability to deal with and relate to young people by earning their respect and trust.
    • Growing understanding of the challenges and needs of teenagers and adolescents.
    • Excellent organization and supervision skills.
    • Strong management and leadership skills.
    • Developing fruitful and biblically faithful approach and practice of preaching and teaching Scripture.

     

    To apply for this position, please do so HERE.

  • Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time
  • Contact Name: Grace Gelido
  • Contact Email: grace@ministryhub.org