Job Overview

Summary: The Youth Pastor is a full-time position responsible for overseeing ministry to and making disciples of youth in grades 6–12, partnering with parents and leading volunteers in that endeavor.

Qualifications and Expectations

1. Meet the biblical qualifications given for an elder or a deacon in 1 Tim. 3:1–13 & Titus 1:5–9.
2. Be in agreement with the statement of faith of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and the bylaws of the Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church.
3. Be in agreement with and support the purpose, vision and values of our church.
4. Be in theological alignment with our pastoral staff (see recommended resources).
5. If married, your spouse should support your calling to ministry at our church.
6. Plan to serve here for at least four years.

Relationships

1. Be hired, and if necessary, terminated by the Board of Elders according to the bylaws of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church.
2. Be directly accountable to the senior pastor in everyday ministry duties.
3. Collaborate with other pastors and ministry leaders to fulfill the vision of the church.

Education and Experience

1. A bachelor's degree – preferably in Christian ministry or equivalent.
2. At least two years of leading a medium/large youth ministry.
3. A proven record of recruiting, leading, and equipping a team of adult volunteers.

Overview of Youth Ministry at Cornerstone

We have a vibrant youth ministry that is healthy and growing. We regularly see 80–100 combined Middle and High School students at our Monday Youth Group gathering, with special events seeing up to 100 students. We are looking for a Youth Pastor who can pick up the ministry and run with it, potentially forming separate Middle School and High School groups, recruiting and developing more volunteer leaders, and furthering the current vision of making whole disciples of youth and launching them into the world to love God and neighbor.

Job Description

Specific Duties

1. Oversee and lead youth ministry weekly gatherings.

1. 1. Teach age-appropriate Bible-based messages.
   2. Equip leaders to lead discussion groups based on the messages.
   3. Run games and activities (or equip others to do so) to create a sense of community and belonging.
   4. Participate in service projects each semester.
   5. Plan youth outreach and fellowship events.
   6. Plan for the youth to lead a musical worship set at least once every six weeks.

1. Recruit, train, and empower volunteers who will use their gifts to help serve in the weekly meetings and to connect with youth throughout the week. Ensure that all volunteers are properly screened and qualified. Lead a youth volunteer meeting at least every 8 weeks.
2. Empower students to serve in various ways in the Youth Group and church.
3. Communicate weekly with and provide discipleship resources for parents and youth.
4. Meet weekly with the pastoral staff for growth, accountability, communication, and prayer.
5. Submit a monthly update of ministry goals and tasks.
6. Attend at least one conference/year for personal growth and development.
7. Be diligent to wisely care for himself and his family physically, emotionally and spiritually.
8. Devote 40–50 hours per week to these duties. Exceptions may be made in consultation with the senior pastor.