Job Title: Youth Ministry Director/Pastor

Location: Valley Life Church Tramonto

Reports To: Pastor of Ministries

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000

Job Summary:

The Youth Ministry Pastor will lead a gospel-centered ministry for middle and high school students and their parents. The role will focus on biblical discipleship, expository preaching, believing prayer, and life-on-life mentorship, with clear emphasis on developing spiritually mature teens within the home and within the church.

This role is not a parachurch ministry. It is a pastoral leadership role designed to develop church members, not merely Christian students. Through the regular rhythms of weekly worship/preaching, seasonal camps, and parent coaching, this role will equip families to thrive in biblical discipleship.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pastoral Ministry to Teens

Teach and preach the gospel through expository sermons and lessons. Lead weekly youth worship gatherings with clarity, conviction, and theological depth. Organize and lead winter and summer camps focused on deepening devotion and identity in Christ. Meet with students for one-on-one discipleship, spiritual guidance, and prayer. Help students answer questions like: What is the gospel? Are you a devoted believer? Do you obey your parents? Are you becoming a man or woman of God? Are you leading others?

2. Pastoral Ministry to Parents

Serve as a Teen Parent Coach, equipping parents to: Disciple their children at home. Baptize their kids when ready. Prepare their teens to take the Lord's Supper with the church. Transition into the next phase of parenting with confidence. Provide teaching, tools, and relational support for parents to: Raise church members. Be active participants in the church body. Lead spiritually at home. Foster gospel conversations and biblical discipline in the household.

3. Church Integration & Leadership

Partner with other pastors and staff to align Youth Ministry with the overall mission of Valley Life Church. Develop and lead a team of volunteers that disciple and serve the students Foster a culture of spiritual growth marked by: Strong prayer life. Biblical literacy ("How do you Bible?"). Participation in communion. Discovery and use of spiritual gifts.

Qualifications:

A growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ marked by humility, devotion, and spiritual maturity. Agreement with Valley Life Church's doctrinal beliefs and mission. Demonstrated ability to teach and preach the Bible with clarity and conviction (expository style). Experience discipling both students, parents, and volunteers. Strong leadership, relational, and communication skills. Able to lead in prayer, teach the gospel, and develop young leaders. Bachelor's degree in biblical studies, ministry, or related field preferred (seminary a plus).

What Success Looks Like

Teens and parents can clearly articulate: The gospel Their own spiritual growth and devotion How they engage with Scripture and prayer Their role in the local church Their spiritual gifts and how they can use them Parents are active disciplers in their homes and confident in guiding their teens through baptism, communion, and godly maturity. A thriving youth ministry that strengthens families and raises future church leaders.

Requirements:

This role will require unusual business hours to be successful. This role requires someone who can manage a work-life balance. The person in this role is required to be at the seasonal camps and to facilitate the process of registration, transportation, execution of the camp, and safe and timely return.

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