Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
2540 William Few Parkway
Evans, GA 30809
https://www.redeemerevans.org/
Full-Time
Posted: Jan 17, 2024
Application Deadline: Jul 12, 2024
Description
Title: Youth Pastor
Reports To: Pastor of Families (primary), Senior Pastor and Session
Church Overview:
Redeemer Church is a Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) congregation located in Evans, Georgia. Evans is a growing suburban city just outside of Augusta. Redeemer was particularized in 2003 and since then has grown to a membership of over 400. The youth program currently serves an average of 40 young people weekly. There is tremendous opportunity for growth as the congregation has approximately 75 middle and high school aged students with an additional 40 elementary aged students poised to enter the ministry in the coming years. We are seeking to fill this position as our previous youth pastor of 5 years accepted a call as a solo pastor at another church within our presbytery. Redeemer’s mission is to glorify God by reaching people for Christ and furthering the Kingdom of God in and through the lives of His people. We seek to accomplish this by ensuring God is worshiped through the proclamation of His Word in an environment where families are strengthened, and believers are equipped to impact those in their lives. We invite you to learn more about our church by visiting www.redeemerevans.org.
Youth Ministry Vision:
Redeemer Youth Ministry serves as an extension of the church in partnership with parents to transform our youth with the good news of Jesus Christ in the aim of forming spiritually mature adults with a selfless, confident, gospel identity and mission.
Our desire is to pour the message and love of Jesus Christ into our youth with the hope that they will be transformed by the Holy Spirit and go and do likewise for others now and throughout their lives. We are transforming to transform!
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
Ministerial Responsibilities:
1. Disciples the youth in the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith from a Reformed perspective through Bible studies, Sunday school, youth retreats, and other activities, so that each individual is grounded in the Word of God.
2. Directs a youth ministry that reflects a balance of activities involving, but not limited to; worship, discipleship, evangelism, fellowship through recreation, service and missions that together build a community of believers with hearts for the world.
3. Responsible for developing and implementing the vision and values of the youth ministry under the guidance of the Pastor of Families. Keeps the Pastor of Families informed and current with respect to student ministries and all paid and unpaid youth staff.
4. Responsible for developing a longitudinal curriculum consisting of both long and short term objectives with mechanisms for regular assessment of individual needs with the ultimate goal of producing spiritually mature adults.
5. Serves as a shepherd by partnering with parents and intentionally engaging with youth in their lives outside of scheduled church events.
6. Identifies, disciples and encourages student leaders within the youth ministry.
7. Responsible for teaching the Communicants class.
8. Fosters a desire to grow, learn and develop as a child of God and as a pastor.
Administrative Responsibilities:
1. Acts as the Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee and participates in regular staff meetings and planning sessions as required.
2. Responsible for planning and coordination of special events, retreats, and conferences.
3. Responsible for mentoring and oversight of all paid youth ministry staff.
4. Recruits, leads, and develops Youth Ministry volunteers.
5. Oversees and manages the budget for the youth ministry
6. Serves as the primary resource to the Session regarding the youth ministry and attends all scheduled Session meetings.
How to Apply
The committee filling this position is considering both seminary graduates and those scheduled to graduate during the summer of 2024. Please contact Will Arnett for any questions or to receive the formal job description.
Primary Contact: Will Arnett
Email: williamarnett77@gmail.com
Phone: 702 829-9519
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