Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
Full-Time
Posted: Mar 6, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 22, 2026
Description
Vision: The position is responsible to lead a church-based youth ministry of discipleship that engages students and their families at Faith Presbyterian Church.
Faith Presbyterian Church is a community in Christ that seeks to be confessionally faithful and missionally active. We value participation from our members, while engaging our Gainesville neighbors and the campuses of the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.
Our youth ministry is strength of our church. We currently have around 40 middle school and high school students actively involved in the ministry. There are 5-7 volunteers comprised of university students and parents that regularly support the youth pastor in the leadership of the ministry.
Responsibilities:
Youth
· Work with the Session to Develop a strategy for shepherding and discipling youth to maturity
· Develop and oversee Youth Group (serving Middle and High School students)
· Teach Sunday School and Youth Group
· Recruit volunteers to mentor and assist youth, including local college and grad students
· Recommend curriculum for Middle and High School students
· Engage and organize parental involvement in youth ministry
· Communicate clearly to parents and congregation
· Plan retreats, social events, and other youth activities
· Develop relationships with area school administrators and teachers
Congregation
· Regularly assist in leading worship
· Preach occasionally (8+ times per year)
· Participate in the life of the church
· Assist congregation in reaching and caring for college students at the University of Florida and Santa Fe College
· Assist in teaching Sunday school
· Assist in other dues assigned by Senior Pastor and/or Session (this may include participation in ministries like men’s ministry, community groups, and internships.)
Staff
· Attend regular staff meetings
· Participate in staff planning events
· Maintain a positive working relationship with staff
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
Qualifications:
· Ordained or Ordainable in the Presbyterian Church in America
· Desire and aptitude to work with youth (Middle School and High School)
· Energetic and hardworking
· Possesses a positive attitude
· Effective teaching and communication to youth
· Commitment to personal and professional development
Personal integrity of life and doctrine, essential for pastoral ministry
How to Apply
Send resume and responses to the following items to Rev. Kevin Nelson, kevin@faithgainesville.org.
1. A brief biography.
2. What attracts you to the Youth and Family Pastor position at Faith?
3. Describe your philosophy of a church-based youth ministry.
Primary Contact: Kevin Nelson
Email: kevin@faithgainesville.org
Phone: 2036452065
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