PGBC Minister With Youth/Young Adults

Objectives

To develop a comprehensive and compelling student ministry designed to meet youth and young adults where they are so they might know and grow in Christ, with a primary focus being on youth (grades 7-12).

Reports to Senior Pastor

Relates Closely With

Ministerial Staff

Youth Ministry Lead Team

YSA Lead Team

Assigned Committees as Staff Liaison

Hours – Full Time

Responsibilities

· Plan, develop and oversee a comprehensive ministry that helps our youth and young single adults mature in Christ-like understanding, relationships, service, and daily living.

Develop and lead a compelling Wednesday night youth worship experience.

Oversee youth and young single adult Sunday School ministries, working with directors and teachers to provide appropriate curriculum, materials, equipment, supplies and space.

· Work in cooperation with the Nominating Committee in the enlistment of student ministry leaders and establish regular leadership training opportunities.

· Lead in the development and implementation of appropriate policies & background checks for youth workers.

· Provide guidance, training, counseling, and literature to volunteer workers who guide our students (including chaperones, retreat assistants, etc.)

· Plan, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate special events such as retreats, seminars, rallies, and mission experiences.

· Provide counseling for students within limitations of time and skill. Refer individuals to another pastor or professional counselor and related agents when appropriate.

· Build relationships with the youth and their families through visitation, ministering in times of crises, sickness, bereavement, and through extracurricular school and community activities.

Work strategically with the Minister of Adults to meet the needs of parents/guardians of our youth.

· Keep consistent office hours as determined by the Pastor and Personnel Committee.

· Prepare annual budget request and provide consistent administrative oversight of youth and young adult ministry budget.

Communicate ministry updates through church emails, websites, social media platforms, newsletters, assembly announcements, and business conference reports.

· Participate in regular training activities for professional growth as agreed with the Pastor.

· Supervise temporary youth workers that may be employed by the church from time to time.

· Meet regularly with the Pastor and ministerial team to discuss directions, concerns, opportunities, and accomplishments.

Perform such other administrative or ministerial duties as deemed advisable by the Pastor.

Carry out responsibilities according to the church's constitution and by-laws.

Qualifications/Skills

Have a demonstrated Christ-like heart for youth. Demonstrated Christ-like maturity in Biblical understanding, relationships, giftedness, and integrity. Demonstrated giftedness in leadership, counseling, and coaching skills. Demonstrated gifts in administration. Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism. Must be in essential agreement with Piney Grove's vision and theology. Must be willing to submit to a background check.

Education and Experience

Preference given to those with a Master of Divinity from a Southern Baptist Seminary. Preference given to those with previous youth ministry experience.