Job Opportunities

Youth Director or Minister

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Grace Christian Church (PCA)
13515 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 2
Herndon, VA 20171
http://graceem.gccvapca.org/

 

Part-Time

Posted: Apr 12, 2022

Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2022

Description

Grace Christian Church (PCA) in located in Herndon, VA. We are a multi-ethnic community with both English and Chinese congregations in need of someone who has a great love for Christ and is passionate about serving God’s people, especially youth, with a good understanding of current challenges and the needs of spiritual leadership for young people, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. We have about 200 people gathering to worship each week in two languages (English & Mandarin). Our multinational Chinese congregation has roughly 130 worshippers each week, and our English congregation has an average Sunday attendance of 60, with families and a number of different nationalities present. Our Sunday services are supplemented by a full program of Christian education for all ages, in both Chinese and English, as well as midweek Bible Studies, prayer meetings, and one youth group. GCC participates fully in programs and ministry partnerships available through Potomac Presbytery, the regional denominational body to which we belong.


Job Des.

The GCC Youth Ministry serves youth ranging in age from 6t​h​ grade through high school. Regularly scheduled youth activities include Friday night Bible Study and Fellowship at 8 PM, which serves as a time of sharing, caring, prayer, and studying God’s Word together, and Sunday School at 9:30 AM, where we study the practical application of our faith. 


The Youth Director ​or Minister ​will have the following responsibilities:


1. Lead​—Provide leadership and oversight for the Youth Ministry Team. The team will include volunteer coordinators from both English and Chinese congregations, youth parents and youth student leaders.

  • Work directly with the English Pastor as well as the Session to define the strategy, vision, and plan for the Youth Ministry.
  • Based on the strategic plan, lead the development of Youth Ministry programs (such as education, inreach, outreach, etc.)
  • A commitment to rooting the Youth Ministry within the vision and mission of GCC.
  • Develop and administer the budget for the Youth Ministry in consultation with the English Pastor, the ​Session ​and the deacon board.
  • Pray for the ministry team regularly.
  • Oversee the recruitment of people to serve in the Youth Ministry and other program needs.

2. Disciple​ and shepherd GCC youth.

  • Faithfully teach and lead regular Friday evening Bible studies.
  • Fellowship with the youth (through regular Friday evening meetings and other activities); getting to know them personally; caring for them and encouraging them; discipling the youth and helping them become more like Christ. 
  • Develop relationships with parents and have regular meetings/discussions with them to build deeper family discipleship.
  • Shepherd the Youth Student Leadership Team by being involved in their lives as a spiritual mentor and friend through regular leadership team meetings.
  • Provide opportunities for spiritual nurturing and growth.
  • Encourage youth in developing a personal relationship with God.

3. Coordinate​ and execute Youth Ministry programs and activities.

  • The Youth Director or Minister will be required to work alongside the English Pastor and Sunday School Coordinator to develop a curriculum for the Youth Group that is suitable and compatible with other concurrent ministries such as worship, fellowship, and discipleship at GCC.
  • Coordinate and moderate regular meetings for prayer, activity planning, exchange of ideas, and ministry reflection and feedback.
  • Plan and coordinate three to four ministry events annually such as, but not limited to: retreats, youth mission trips, Christian concerts, visits to amusements parks and ski trips.
  • Additionally, the ministry team will organize regular social gatherings outside of the church venue as a means of fostering a close-knit sense of community among the Middle and High School students.
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of GCC’s child protection policies. 4. Communicate
  • Keep the youth and their families informed of events, activities, schedules and programs of the Youth Ministry and report to the ​Session ​on a regular basis on the progress and plans of the Middle and High School ministries.
  • Coordinate communication for the Youth Ministry with the congregation and the community through all appropriate media.
  • Provide quarterly reports of this ministry to the church.

4. Communicate

  • Keep the youth and their families informed of events, activities, schedules and programs of the Youth Ministry and report to the ​Session ​on a regular basis on the progress and plans of the Middle and High School ministries.
  • Coordinate communication for the Youth Ministry with the congregation and the community through all appropriate media.
  • Provide quarterly reports of this ministry to the church.

Salary: Undisclosed

Requirements

A successful candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Baptized Christian in good standing with the church; must become a member of GCC
  • Identification with reformed theology and Presbyterial polity;
  • A warm passion and love for Christ, with an enthusiastic demeanor, godly character, spiritual maturity, and deep and growing understanding of Scripture being full of initiative
  • An ability to articulate his relationship with Christ to both churched and unchurched teens and provide relevant and clear Biblical teaching
  • A humble, teachable spirit who respects the leadership structure of the Church and submits to the Session and staff supervisors
  • A strong sense of calling from the Lord to minister to youth and support a team of volunteers working with students, and passionate about Youth Ministry
  • Ability to relate to youth, with strong understanding of their challenges and needs, as well as their physical, social, moral, and spiritual development
  • Good understanding of the importance of spiritual leadership and ability to lead by example
  • Excellent organizational skills, with an eye for detail that is needed to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and events, and organize regular teaching schedules etc.
  • A proven ability to delegate tasks when appropriate, and to maintain accountability from volunteers
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written 

Other desired qualifications include:

  • Familiarity with Asian culture, ability to serve in a multi-ethnic environment
  • Seminary Degree (for Youth Minister only)
  • Previous Youth Ministry experience (for Youth Minister only)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via email to info@gccvapca.org, or postal mail to the following address:


ATTN: Youth Director/Minister Search Committee Grace Christian Church (PCA) 13515 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 2 Herndon, Virginia 20171 USA


For further questions and additional information, please go to http://graceem.gccvapca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GCC-PT-Youth-Director-Job-Description-2021.pdf

Primary Contact: Arthur Hsu

Email: info@gccvapca.org

Phone: 7034714046