Director or Associate Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Responsibility Summary: The Director or Associate Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is
a dual-role position which oversees ministry to youth and their parents (~3⁄4 time), as well
overseeing the young adult ministry of GBC (~1⁄4 time). *The person who fills this position should
qualify as an Elder or at least progressing towards and desiring to become qualified.
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Effective Date: ASAP
Essential Youth Ministry Responsibilities:
● Oversee the strategic planning and execution of the discipleship of youth and
shepherding their parents, including regular programming and special events.
● Effective and regular communication to youth families.
● Recruit, train, and disciple GBC youth volunteers.
● Pastoral care to youth and their families, while resourcing and referring elsewhere as
appropriate.
● Intentionally integrating youth into the general church population.
● Offers educational opportunities for parents/guardians regarding youth and youth culture.
● Involved in the Sunday morning activities at Grace Baptist Church.
● Informs the Senior Pastor of evaluations regarding the effectiveness of Youth Ministry
activities.
● Effectively manages resources for Youth Ministry activities.
● Effectively reaching unchurched students.
Essential Young Adult Ministry Responsibilities:
● Oversee the strategic planning and execution of the discipleship of college students and
other young adults (18-28ish), including regular programming and special events.
● Recruit, train, and disciple an effective young adult leadership team.
● Intentionally integrating college students and young adults into the general church
population.
● Effectively reaching unchurched students and young adults.
● Informs the Senior Pastor of evaluations regarding the effectiveness of Young Adult
Ministry activities.
Essential Pastoral Responsibilities:
● Preaching at least quarterly in the main worship service with coaching and debrief from
the Senior Pastor.
● Supports the other aspects of church strategy in a spirit of unity and common mission.
● Identifies and cultivates individuals who can effectively serve the church in line with
desired qualifications of church leaders.

● Is a Christian role model to attendees, by actions, words and lifestyle, whether through
casual contact or in a formal role–must love Jesus.
● Communicates effectively and courteously with others, including other staff, attendees,
and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and service.
● Other responsibilities and projects, as assigned by the Senior Pastor, in support of the
church's mission.
Qualifications:
● A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in progress, preferably with
emphasis in Biblical Studies (or similar degree). Master's preferred.
● A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Christian ministry setting, preferably in a
church, with teaching, counseling, and leadership experience with youth.
● Evidence of giftedness in leading youth and young adults in their growth as disciples of
Christ and developing authentic relationships with others.
● An evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the church's
guidelines, including signed agreement with the GBC Articles of Faith.
● Agreement with and support of the church's mission, direction, and strategies.