Job Overview

Job Title: Youth Minister (Student Pastor)

West Waynesboro Church of Christ – Waynesboro, VA

Scope of Role

To serve as a spiritual leader and resource person in administering, leading, developing, and coordinating a comprehensive program of Christian education, discipleship, and community engagement for all youth (ages 2–18), with a special focus on forming life-long faith in Jesus Christ and integrating students and young adults into the life and mission of the church.

Job Description

General Responsibilities

• Build relationships with youth (nursery through high school) and their families.
• Plan, coordinate, and teach Biblically-centered youth programming that balances engagement and spiritual depth.
• Collaborate with the Senior Minister to ensure all youth programs are integrated into the broader church life.
• Develop and oversee age-appropriate learning goals and discipleship pathways.
• Maintain office hours and invest in outside-the-office ministry, including outreach, school visitation, and community presence.
• Schedule youth events in coordination with the church calendar to minimize conflicts.
• Actively build partnerships with Christian camps, conventions, and youth organizations.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer youth workers and ministry leaders.

Essential Job Functions

Youth Programs & Discipleship

• Lead all youth activities including Sunday School, Children's Church, VBS, youth group, special events, and service projects.
• Teach weekly youth classes and assist in developing curriculum.
• Provide spiritual counseling and mentoring for youth.
• Inspire a deeper relationship with Christ through regular teaching, events, and retreats.

Sunday School & Children's Church

• Serve as a primary teacher and equip others to lead well.
• Lay foundations of faith among children that carry into middle and high school ministries.

Local Youth Outreach

• Engage in community outreach targeting unchurched or disconnected youth.
• Use evangelistic methods to grow the ministry and impact the local area.

Visitation & Presence

• Regularly visit youth and their families, especially during times of illness, crisis, or need.
• Support youth by attending school functions, extracurricular activities, and community events.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

• Plan, recruit, and implement a dynamic, Christ-centered VBS.
• Manage volunteers and remain within budget while maximizing impact.

Administrative & Budget

• Prepare and submit an annual youth ministry budget in cooperation with the Finance Chair and Senior Minister.
• Maintain clear communication with staff and volunteers; provide regular reports to the Elders.
• Keep the church secretary informed of schedules and appointments.

Support & Supervision

• Participate actively in church outings, always ensuring youth are safe and cared for.
• Travel with youth and oversee transportation when required.
• Be available and on-call for pastoral emergencies.
• Serve as the acting minister in the Senior Minister's absence.

Core Competencies

• Strong Biblical knowledge and ability to teach Scripture faithfully.
• Excellent relational skills with youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Team-oriented leadership with the ability to organize and mobilize.
• Humble, teachable spirit with passion for discipleship.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and pastoral care.
• Competency in planning, budgeting, and communication tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Propresenter and other tools.
• Capable of engaging on social media platforms as helpful for the ministry.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear regularly and able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Virginia Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A servant-hearted leader with a calling to minister to youth.
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in daily life.
• Demonstrates commitment to our vision, mission, values, and culture.
• Desires to be part of a collaborative team and a growing church community.
• Empowered by the Spirit to creatively build a dynamic student ministry where none currently exists, centered on Biblical truth and relational discipleship.

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Benefits package details available upon request.