Job Overview
This staff member will oversee the children and youth ministries of Three Rivers Grace Church. There is flexibility regarding the time commitment. Three Rivers Grace can offer a part-time salary, but the position could be full-time by raising additional support.
Job Description
Qualifications:
• Believer: A born-again believer in Jesus Christ
• Member: A member of Three Rivers Grace Church (3RG), or pursuing membership upon hire
• Character: Meeting the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 2
• Servant: Demonstrated attitude of humility and willingness to work hard at completing assigned
tasks
• Team Player: Willing to work in cooperation with elders, deacons, ministry leaders and
volunteers in all facets of church life
• Education: Seminary degree preferred
• Experience: 3-5 years vocational ministry experience preferred
Competencies:
• Leadership: Effective in recruiting, training, encouraging and motivating volunteers
• Teaching: Passionately and clearly shares the Gospel and expounds God's Word for various age
groups and in various settings
• Creativity: Enjoys dreaming of new and helpful ways to carry out the church's mission
• Clear Communicator: Able to convey plans and cast vision, both verbally and in written form
• Planner: Ability to look at the big picture, see the end goals, and develop and implement a plan
for fulfilling ministry objectives with a predetermined time schedule
Key Responsibilities:
• Youth Discipleship: Lead regular youth gatherings to disciple middle school and high school
students
• Youth Fellowship: Lead regular events / outings to build friendships and community
• Youth Outreach: Organize events conducive to inviting those not yet connected to 3RG
• Sunday School: Provide oversight for children and youth Sunday School program, evaluating
and organizing curriculum, training Sunday School teachers and helpers
• VBS: Plan and run a summer program for children
• Family Discipleship: Cast vision and provide resources to encourage parents in the discipleship
of their own children
• Additional responsibilities possible, depending on progress regarding responsibilities and time
available. Opportunities may arise to preach (possibly 3-5 times per year) and to occasionally
lead the adult Sunday School class.
Salary: $10,000 – $30,000 per year, depending on time availability, education, and ministry
experience. This is a 3-year position, with the possibility of extension.