Job Overview

Cornerstone Fellowship, Greensburg, KS, is seeking to hire a youth pastor. The ideal candidate would be highly relational, Gospel-driven, committed to discipleship, and able to communicate effectively with both youth and their families. In addition to salary, a parsonage is provided.

This is a new ministry position with opportunities to expand from part-time to full-time. We currently have a small, established youth program with desires to expand our programming and reach. We have a dedicated youth ministry building with 3500 square feet in the main room, additional classroom space, paved parking lot, and adjacent fields that would be at the disposal of our youth program. Additionally, it is equipped with a projector, screen, and sound system that could support a worship band.

EXPERIENCE: Formal ministry training and experience preferred but not required. We are willing to come alongside, mentor, and train the right candidate.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Youth Sunday School (Sundays at 9:30 am; curriculum provided; Gospel Project).
• Plan, lead, and oversee Youth Group (Sundays at 6:30 pm).
• Plan and lead a few youth outings per year (such as concerts, camping, service opportunities, meet-ups with other youth groups, etc.).
• Assist in worship services as needed with occasional opportunities to preach depending on need, gifting, and availability with other duties.
• Establish a youth discipleship program (this is a new ministry and could be a scheduled mid-week gathering or done in small groups or one-on-one settings).
• Establish a presence in the local community, getting to know youth in settings outside the church, through the school system, sporting events, community events, etc.
• Function as and perform the duties of an Elder

NON-NEGOTIABLES:

• Meet the requirements of church leadership as laid out in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who can interact with the youth, congregation, and wider community in a way that is professional, safe, and above reproach.
• To be in agreement with Cornerstone Fellowship's Statement of Faith.
• To be a visible part of Cornerstone Fellowship as evidenced by regular attendance at worship service and participation in other church events or ministries.
• To be a humble, teachable, servant leader.

PAY AND BENEFITS: This is a 20-hour-per-week salaried position at $22,000 a year. In addition you will have full use of a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1600 sq ft parsonage. All utilities and fiber internet included.

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor and Elder Board

ABOUT CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP:

Cornerstone Fellowship was founded in 2024 as a merger between the First Baptist Church of Greensburg, KS and Greensburg Christian Church with the expressed purpose that together we could have a greater impact with the Gospel in Kiowa County and beyond. We are a multigenerational, non-denominational church that is united in Jesus Christ with an attendance of around 70 people. We are able to offer Sunday School for all ages, mid-week Bible study, and a men's and women's group in addition to our Youth Group. We have 2 buildings, one of which is set aside for use by the youth. There are approximately a dozen youth who are eligible for youth group and several more opportunities for growth in the wider community.

We are located in Greensburg, KS, a rural farming community with a population of around 700 people. We have a strong school system and local hospital. Nearly the entire town was destroyed by an EF5 tornado in 2007. Everything in town was rebuilt following the tornado, offering us many amenities that would not typically be found in other small towns.

Please visit: https://www.livekiowacountyks.com/ to see what is available in the community as well as other employment opportunities nearby to see if our youth pastor opening might be a good fit for you.