General Information

Job Title:

Youth Director-Leader

Job Description:

Essential Youth Discipleship Duties

• Preparations, planning, and implementation of a discipleship-focused, life on life Junior High and High School Youth Ministry consisting of.
  • Weekly Youth Meetings on Tuesday Nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (2 hours/week for 45 weeks/year)
  • 2 Retreats per year (Fall Semester and Spring Semester) (72 hours/semester)
  • 1–2-week Mission trip in Summer (if possible) (132-244 Hours/year)
    • Paid for 16 hours per day for up to 14 days plus 20 hours setup
  • Meet with youth as needed for counseling or leadership development (1-4 hours/week).
  • Oversee and improve the Prayer Partnership Program between Youth and Seniors (1 hour/month)

Personal Study and Preparation (2-3 hours/week)

• Prayer
• Bible Study
• Scripture Memorization
• Maintain broad reading, seminars, podcast of theological materials

Additional Duties (2-3 hours/week)

Probation and Yearly Review

• Probation period of one year from start of service with a six-month review and yearly review thereafter. Termination may happen at any point in the first year with 4 weeks' notice.
• Reviews will be completed by the senior pastor and Council President.
• Position serves at the will of the Church's Council.

Total: approx. 760 hours per year or 15 hours per week. Some weeks will be less, some will be more.

Position Qualifications:

Character Qualities

• Love for Jesus and people
• Evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit in daily life
• Devotion to the Word of God
• Commitment to the Reformed expression of Christianity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate volunteers toward the vision of Hope in Christ.
• Clarity of vision
• Devotion to prayer
• Reliable, self-motivated, and takes initiative
• Able to change and grow and find it invigorating
• Commitment to mission and vision of Hope in Christ
• Ability to work on a team and under leadership of senior pastor and council
• Must submit to a Washington State Patrol background check as required by Safe Church Policy

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Part Time

Salary Range:

$0-$25k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Hope in Christ Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Christian Reformed Church (CRC)

City, State

Bellingham, WA

Description of Organization

A small CRC church in Bellingham, WA.

Mission Statement: We Glorify God by knowing, living and proclaiming our Hope in Christ.

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