Job Overview

The Youth Pastor will serve as an articulate and passionate advocate for the church's vision, rooted in God's glory. This individual will provide primary leadership, teaching, and visionary direction for the spiritual growth and well-being of the Youth ministry. Responsibilities include discipleship, preaching, and equipping the youth for service. The Youth Pastor will also collaborate closely with other ministries to foster the health and growth of the entire church community.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Leadership & Teaching:
  • Deliver engaging messages/teachings for the Youth Group.
  • Actively participate in Sunday fellowship activities.
• Team Development & Support:
  • Provide spiritual encouragement and support to leaders, teachers, and volunteers.
  • Foster a Christ-centered community within the ministries.
  • Select and implement curricula for teachers/leaders' training.
• Strategic Planning & Program Development:
  • Develop long-term goals and objectives to build robust youth programs.
  • Select and implement relevant curricula for Youth Group Bible studies.
  • Plan and lead programs that promote spiritual growth and impact the Kingdom of God, including retreats, revivals, local outreach, and mission trips.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building:
  • Build and maintain healthy relationships with the EM and Children's Ministry (approximately 30 children) through collaborative efforts.
  • Faithfully serve alongside the EM and Youth leadership teams, deacons, and elders of the church, and be accountable to the Senior Pastor.
• Pastoral Care & Flexibility:
  • Perform pastoral duties as needed, including visitation and counseling.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of the church.

Qualifications for the EM/Youth Pastor

Required:

• Spiritual Maturity & Character: A committed believer and disciple of Jesus Christ, demonstrating exemplary character consistent with 1 Timothy 3, capable of leading, teaching, and serving as a role model.
• Biblical Proficiency: Ability to accurately handle the Word of God, with a focus on gospel-centered and expository preaching and teaching, equipping the congregation for mature discipleship.
• Educational Background: Graduation from or current enrollment in an accredited seminary.
• Alignment with Church Vision: Demonstrated commitment to Agape Presbyterian Church's vision and mission.
• Pastoral Experience: Proven experience in pastoral ministry.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills for interacting with pastors and senior church leadership.

Preferred:

• Ordination: Prior ordination.
• Multicultural Experience: Experience working with a multicultural and multilingual congregation.
• Pastoral Tenure: Two or more years of experience in a pastoral ministry setting.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, proficient in Korean.

Compensation

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Negotiable.
• Ministry Fund: Provided for conferences, seminars, educational leave, and mileage reimbursement.