Youth Pastor

  • Church Name: Durham Evangelical Church
  • Church Website: https://www.durhame.org/
  • Church City: Durham
  • Church State: NH
  • Church Denomination: Baptist
  • Job Requirements:

    Core Responsibilities:

    Leadership & Vision (≈ 30%)

    • Partner with pastoral staff to further articulate and implement DEC’s youth ministry vision aligned with church values.
    • Build and lead a Student Ministry team guiding weekly programming for middle and high school students.
    • Develop faith‑building curriculum and event plans for grades 5–12 (weekly gatherings, small groups, retreats, outreach).
    • Communicate ministry direction to elders, parents, volunteers, students, and the broader church community.
    • Build and lead and/or delegate a Young Adult Ministry team guiding weekly programming for Young Adults (18-25).

    Volunteer Equipping & Coaching (≈ 25%)

    • Recruit, train, and disciple adult volunteer and student leaders.
    • Clearly define roles and expectations for the Youth Ministry Team involved in DEC Students. 
    • Organize quarterly training and coaching sessions.
    • Collaborate with Children’s Ministry and Family Ministry teams to equip families as primary faith influencers.

    Teaching & Discipleship (≈ 25%)

    • Preach or teach in middle/high school/young adult settings regularly (e.g. small groups, large group messages).
    • Preach during Sunday congregational worship (2-3x per quarter)
    • Mentor student leaders one-on-one and in groups.
    • Maintain pastoral care conversations with students and parents when needed.

    Administration & Communication (≈ 20%)

    • Ensure compliance with DEC’s safety guidelines for volunteers and youth events.
    • Maintain consistent communication: weekly updates, event schedules, and service reminders to families and leaders.
    • Work with the Pastor Team to develop and manage the Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry budgets.
    • Plan and oversee DEC youth ministry participation in local and global missions.
  • Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time
  • Contact Name: Nic Brenner
  • Contact Email: Nic.Brenner@cru.org