Job Title- Pastor to Young Adults

Classification- Exempt, Salaried, Pastoral

Hours- Full-time

Reports To- Downtown Discipleship Pastor

Job Summary

The Pastor to Young Adults is responsible for shepherding, developing, and leading the young adult and young married ministries at Rivertree Church's Downtown Campus. This role exists to help young adults become deeply formed disciples of Jesus through worship, community, teaching, and intentional life-on-life discipleship. In this, they will contribute to Rivertree's mission to help one another know Jesus by sharing the gospel and our lives.

Job Qualifications

A growing and evident relationship with Jesus ChristA clear calling to pastoral ministry, particularly among young adultsAgreement with Rivertree Church's statement of faith, mission, and valuesDemonstrated leadership, organizational, and relational skillsAbility to teach Scripture clearly and pastorally to young adultsExperience leading or serving in young adult or discipleship ministry preferredStrong ability to recruit, equip, and develop volunteer leadersBachelor's degree required; theological training or seminary education preferred

Job Responsibilities

Young Adult Ministry Leadership

Provide pastoral leadership and oversight for Rivertree's Young Adult and Young Married ministries at the Downtown CampusShepherd young adults through teaching, presence, pastoral care, and relational discipleshipLead Young Adult Core Team toward developing ministry vision, strategy, and executionWork to actively bring new Young Adults into ministry as well as assimilate into church lifeFireside Chat & Gatherings

Organize, plan, and execute monthly Young Adult worship gatherings known as Fireside ChatsRecruit, train, and coordinate volunteer leaders and teams for Fireside ChatsWork alongside worship, tech, and teaching teams to ensure gatherings are spiritually meaningful and well-executedPlan and execute other gatherings that are beneficial to the ministryGroups & Discipleship

Oversee Young Adult Life Groups and Young Married Life GroupsWork closely with the Downtown Discipleship Pastor to align groups with Rivertree's overall discipleship strategyOversee and develop other pathways for spiritual growth for young adults, including Discipleship Groups, Bible Studies, etc.Recruit, train, support, and care for group leaders, ensuring healthy and multiplying groupsPremarital & Marriage Ministry Development

Help develop and strengthen Rivertree's premarital counseling processWork with church leadership to identify, equip, and support marriage mentors within the church bodyAssist in training mentors to walk alongside engaged and newly married couplesWalk with young couples through the process of dating, engagement, and marriage in coordination with other pastoral leadersLeadership & Church Integration

Collaborate with pastors and ministry leaders to ensure alignment with Rivertree's mission and visionParticipate in staff meetings, ministry planning, and strategic discussionsAssist ministry teams with planning, budgeting, and volunteer development related to young adult ministryEffectively manage budget categories associated with leadership rolePastoral Care & Church Life

Actively engage in pastoral care for young adults, including counseling, hospital visits, and crisis care as neededGuide young adults through the baptism process as neededParticipate in worship services, church-wide events, and special projects as assignedUse personal spiritual gifts to further the mission of Rivertree Church and the Kingdom of JesusOther

Take part in the life of the Church and grow strong Christ-centered relationshipsMaintain healthy, balanced rhythms of work, rest, ministry, and familyPrioritize personal spiritual growth and vitalityOther duties as assigned

Job Conditions

Potential stress related to ministry growth, leadership development, and relational careCombination of office hours, evening gatherings, and irregular schedulesHigh relational and emotional engagement with young adultsPotential for periodic local and non-local travel