Youth Pastor

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Youth Pastor Job Description

Summary: Montavilla Church is seeking a part-time Youth Pastor to lead a combined middle and high school youth group of approximately 21 students that meets weekly. This position will also provide oversight for the young adults ministry.

Reports To: Lead Pastor
Hours: Part-time (20 hours)
Pay: $25 per hour

Required Attendance:

Staff meeting, Monday @ 2pm (Zoom option available)*
Ministry Leadership Team 1st Thursday of the month at 7 pm
Regular check-ins with Lead Pastor
Wednesday night youth group @ 7 pm
Pastoral oversight of Young Adults
Occasional youth events

*If not possible, please still apply. Flex option available.

General Qualifications:

Born-again Christian
Willing to become a member of Montavilla
Organized, self-motivated, and takes initiative
Committed to Montavilla doctrine, vision, values, and beliefs
Unafraid to tackle tough topics in a kind way
Holds a pastoral philosophy of equipping and discipling
Committed to a team approach to ministry
Strong teacher with a love for God's word
Demonstrates a relational style of leadership and ministry
Possesses a joyful spirit and good sense of humor
Able to work without direct supervision
Generally available to Lead Pastor, other staff at Montavilla, parents, and youth workers of the church
Spanish fluency a plus but not required

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and sustain a comprehensive growth strategy that includes Middle School, High School, Young Adult, Ministries, including the Anglo and Hispanic communities.
Collaborate with the children’s pastor to develop and launch a smooth transition plan between elementary and middle school.
Nurture a unified youth strategy between the Anglo and Hispanic communities.
Provide overall pastoral care for the youth, encouraging their spiritual growth and challenging them to grow in their commitment to Christ and His mission.
Invest in and nurture youth staff and student leaders.
Attend worship services and various church events, while encouraging the youth & young adults to do likewise (lead by example).
Continue own personal growth and development through conferences, reading, and exchanging ideas with other community leaders.
Curate opportunities for modeling the love of Jesus to our community through service events or mission trips.
Recruit, disciple, equip, and empower youth staff and parents.
Maintain effective leadership for the Young Adults & Youth program.
Evaluate and make recommendations concerning teaching materials and methods used in all Youth activities in conjunction with the Lead Pastor.
Be acquainted with the personal lives of the youth (either directly or through youth leaders) to support youth outside of church & youth group activities.

Education or Occupational Experience:

Youth Pastor experience preferred.
Internships with a youth ministry and/or serving on youth staff for 2+ years minimum, working in a youth group.
Theological Degree preferred but not required.

MONTAVILLA CHURCH PROFILE
2025

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Montavilla Church is an intergenerational and intercultural community
growing closer to Jesus, devoted to igniting a passion for Him
both in our city and around the world.


We welcome you to embrace a dynamic evangelical role here at Montavilla Church, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The city of Portland, Oregon, proudly considered a melting pot of culture and tradition, is home to over 2.2 million residents, with the Montavilla Community population being approximately 16,000 people. Known to be one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the country, it has a racial diversity index nearing 50%, which is notably higher than the city-wide average. This rich diversity is well-represented within the Montavilla Church body which includes both English and Spanish-speaking congregations.

Our Mission Statement
We live out our vision by being a safe space where people can come together to see how Jesus answers the big questions of life, like: “Who am I?”, “Where do I belong?” and “How can I make a difference?”. We seek to equip and encourage people to engage their spheres of life in love and truth to make followers of Jesus, who make followers, who make followers.

Our Values
We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

What kind of community will you find at Montavilla Church?

Welcoming: with deep, multi-generational roots and a strong, familial culture.
Passionate: about prayer, spiritual growth, personal and corporate transformation, and seeking a relationship with God.
Serving: one another, our neighbors, the community, and the world beyond.
Keeping our eyes on Jesus, engaging in unity, making disciples, seeking to be transparent, empowered, and collaborative, providing an environment that is safe, grace-filled, giving others the benefit of the doubt, and choosing to be led by the Holy Spirit.

*check out our values on our website! https://www.montavilla.church/about-us

Our History
Montavilla Church was founded in 1952 when members of a Sunday School class at a nearby church were led to plant a new class located in the Montavilla neighborhood. In just a short time, this small group of believers outgrew their rented space and purchased the plots of land that the church building humbly occupies today. Groundbreaking for the first phase of construction began in 1953, with the newly built sanctuary holding its first official service on Easter Sunday, 1961. Additional growth resulted in participating in a church plant now known as Grace Community Church in Gresham, Oregon, in 1981. This year we welcomed an Interim Hispanic Pastor to our staff and have cherished a real sense of family with our Hispanic congregation since long before their official incorporation into our church family in 2006.

Several additions and modifications to our church property have been undertaken since our early days as a church, including an additional outbuilding which currently serves as the weekly meeting space for our youth and three other houses/structures on either side of the church utilized for various purposes such as temporary housing for missionaries or other families in need, classes and meetings.

From our beginning in 1952 until now, Montavilla Church has had four Lead Pastors. Our current Pastor was welcomed to lead our congregation in 2023 and began serving in early 2024. This followed the retirement of our previous Senior Pastor, now serving as Pastor Emeritus, having served our congregation faithfully since 1985. Our previous Youth Pastors for Middle School and High School, each served in their positions for 20 years and over 15 years, respectively. Montavilla Church has been blessed by the consistency, commitment and investment that these individuals have displayed over their long years of service, pouring their hearts and the love of the Lord into every relationship.

Our Ministries
At Montavilla Church, we have been intentional in creating ministries to connect and strengthen relationships within our church body as well as within our community. There are men’s and women’s leadership teams and ministries that span all age groups, from our youngest children to our eldest elders– and to those with health concerns or aging-restricted levels of participation. Working diligently with community leaders, safe spaces are created for conversations surrounding real-time topics, collaboration with local law enforcement and other community services and we have a decades-long relationship with the nearby elementary school, actively supporting their teachers, staff, students and their families. There is provision of Sunday morning childcare for the youngest children, classes for elementary ages, an all-ages-welcome pre-service prayer time, mid-week Bible studies, opportunities for young families to connect and encourage one another and mid-week meeting of our youth group for grades 6 -12. Newly-formed community groups gather on a weekly basis to study God’s Word and build new relationships. Additionally, several events are coordinated throughout the year that include retreats, camping trips, a neighborhood clean-up weekend, VBS, Trunk-Or-Treat and mission/outreach events that provide opportunities to serve within our city and around the world.

Our Leadership & Staff
Pastors - One Lead Pastor, one Interim Hispanic Pastor and four staff Pastors
Elders - Our Elder Team works in mutual accountability and submission with the Lead Pastor.
The Elders and Pastors work in collaboration with the ministry leaders within the church to lead and guide the church in a culture of cooperation and accountability.

Staff - Our current paid staff positions (Part Time)
Lead Pastor
Interim Hispanic Pastor
Church Administrator
Production and Media/TechManager
Facilities Manager
Treasurer
Communications Director
Worship Pastor
Youth Pastor
Children's Pastor

Other Leaders & Volunteers: There is a leadership structure where each of our ministries is appointed a ministry leader and/or team and works in conjunction with our staff, Elders and Pastors.

Youth Group
Our dynamic Youth Group includes both Middle School and High School students and represent 8 local high schools, at least two middle schools and the home school community. The group meets together on Wednesday evenings and participate in regular events throughout the year including retreats, winter trips to the mountain, pool parties, various ministry opportunities such as VBS, and also host larger-scale, student-led events.

Our youth are an incredible group of people who are insightful, discerning, and thoughtful. They love to have fun together, love to serve together and display a hunger for learning about the transforming truth and love of God. They regularly invite friends to join activities and have a staggering boldness in sharing the love of Jesus with others.

Basic Youth Group STATS:
Staff: currently 8 volunteer staff and two paid Youth Pastors
Total number of Youth: 21
Schools represented:
High Schools:
Clackamas, Gresham, SE Portland, Milwaukie, Rex Putnam, David Douglas, Centennial
Middle Schools:
West Orient, Grace Lutheran
Home School Community/Co-ops (includes High School)

Our Church Statistics
In 2023, we conducted a church-wide survey. Here are a few of the documented stats:

Sunday Morning Services:
Overall Attendance: +/- 250
Children’s Ministry: +/- 30

Median age: between 60-69 years old.
80% of church attenders are over 50 years old
80% of the congregation are married
Approximately 30% of attendees participate in church-associated groups that meet outside of Sunday mornings. (this number does not include the Community Groups begun 1/4/2026)
80% of regular attenders are members.



In order for this application to be complete please follow the link and answer the questions listed.****
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