Are you up for a challenge? Union Hope Baptist Church near Zebulon, NC needs an energetic, fully Christ-following part-time Youth Minister for outreach and discipling of our rural community's young people. We are lacking both youth and youthfulness in our small congregation and our community is growing by leaps and bounds around us. We need your help to front a movement among us to "bring them in" and shepherd them.
As for our existing efforts, we have a newly-formed teaching ministry in place called K4C (Kids for Christ) to disciple Preschool through 6th Grade children. It is basically Sunday School on Wedesday nights. We have a few teenagers who sometimes come to help with K4C, plus have a short devotional period for themselves. We would like for our teens to have leadership for a more in-depth time of study and worship.
We are seeking one who most importantly is an authentic Christian, a Scripture-based leader (1 Timothy 3:1-7), discerns a genuine call by God into ministry, has a Christ-like love for young people and their families, is committed to lead students into deep personal relationships with Jesus Christ, has strong organizational skills, and the ability to build, lead, and rally volunteer teams. Preferably, an applicant should have at least an undergraduate degree with some experience in children's and/or youth ministry.
This 20-hour per week part-time postion will include attendance of all church services, preparation time, visitation, and activities. You'll report directly to our Pastor and collaborate with our Youth Council, Teachers, and Deacons. You will have a regular role in our church services, including preaching as needed. You'll be involved with pastoral ministry and provide leadership to include the students in that endeavor. You'll coordinate an overall Youth curriculum plan to provide a properly sequenced, balanced, and comprehensive Christian education for students. Further, we will ask you for strategies to keep college-age students, young adults, and young families in church. A copy of our church Bylaws and Constitution will be provided for reference and clarification if needed.
We are prepared to offer an annual salary between $18,000 and $24,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Our Treasurer can provide more specific information based on individual financial needs.
Thank you for reading this ad and praying about this precious opportunity!