- Church Name: Highland Presbyterian Church
- Church Website: https://hpchurch.org
- Church City: Fayetteville
- Church State: NC
- Church Denomination: PC(USA)
- Job Requirements:
1. Biblical Foundation & Discipleship
Scriptural Instruction: Design, select, and lead engaging, scripture-based curricula for
weekly gatherings and Sunday School, ensuring that teaching is both theologically sound
and applicable to modern adolescent life.
Spiritual Mentorship: Provide pastoral care and one-on-one mentorship to help
students navigate challenges through a biblical lens, with the ultimate goal of leading
youth toward a lifelong commitment to Christ.
Spiritual Questioning: Provide an environment that encourages students to ask honest
questions and wrestle with their beliefs, modeled on Jesus’ consistent positive response
to honest questions—even challenging ones.
2. Strategic Program Architecture & Traditions
Establish a Predictable Rhythm: Create a clear, annual calendar (weekly meetings,
monthly service, seasonal retreats) that becomes a “predictable positive” for families.
Build Lasting Traditions: Curate “signature events” and annual traditions that youth
look forward to throughout their time in the ministry, fostering a unique culture and
identity within the church.
3. Milestone & Transition Ministry
Design Rites of Passage: Lead and mark key transitions, such as welcoming rising 6th
graders from Children’s Ministry, the Confirmation process, and celebrating high school
graduation.
Intergenerational Connection: Create opportunities for youth to integrate into the
wider life of the congregation and participate in worship leadership.
4. Stakeholder Communication & Advocacy
Parent Partnership: Maintain consistent communication with parents via multi-channel
strategies (email, social media, direct messaging) to ensure they are informed and
equipped to lead spiritual development at home.
Inclusive Engagement: Demonstrate the ability to relate to a wide variety of youth,
ensuring the ministry is an inclusive space for all students regardless of their
backgrounds. - Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time
- Contact Name: Chip Stapleton
- Contact Email: chip.stapleton@gmail.com
The Director of Youth Ministries is the primary architect and leader of the mission and
ministry for students in grades 6–12. The core objective is to create a Christ-centered,
biblically-based program that moves beyond “event-based” ministry toward a sustainable
structure built on relationships with Jesus and one another. This leader will foster a tradition-rich
environment where faith is rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a
supportive church community.