Youth Pastor

The Youth Pastor at Khesed Church is a full-time role that serves as a key leader within the Life
Development team, partnering closely with the Pastor of Life Development to guide and steward the
middle, high school and young adults ministries. This role focuses on implementing and contextualizing
the church's vision for the appropriate life stage of discipleship, cultivating healthy leaders and creating
environments where participants are formed into lifelong followers of Jesus.
The Youth Pastor will work collaboratively with pastoral leadership and volunteer leaders to carry out
ministry vision, teaching and system building to develop a sustainable, leader driven ministry culture
marked by spiritual formation and relational care for the next generation in order to equip them for the
ministry of the Church.

Responsibilities
● Collaborate with the Life Development Pastor to align the student and young adults ministries
with the vision, theology and discipleship framework of Khesed Church, translating that vision
into age appropriate practices and clearly communicating expectations to leaders, ministry
participants and families.
● Support a leader driven discipleship culture by equipping, encouraging and caring for adult
leaders.
● Partner with the Life Development Pastor to implement and steward systems for onboarding,
training, communication and healthy delegation.
● Foster discipleship by providing relational care, identifying and investing in student leaders and
creating pathways for ownership, service and spiritual growth in collaboration with leaders and
families.
● Teach regularly as part of a collaborative, diverse teaching team under the theological guidance
of the Life Development Pastor, reinforcing biblical literacy and gospel centered formation
without centering the ministries on a single voice.
● Oversee the planning and execution of weekly gatherings, camps and special events in
collaboration with leaders and staff, ensuring environments are welcoming, engaging, mission
focused and responsive to the developmental needs of middle and high school students and young
adults.
● Partner with families as primary discipleship leaders through clear communication and relational
support and work alongside Khesed Kids and church staff to ensure smooth developmental
transitions and cohesive ministry experiences.
● Be aware of and proactively address the ever changing trends of middle, high school and young
adults for an effective ministry.
Skills & Competencies
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a pastoral team and shared leadership
structure.
● Experience equipping and supporting volunteer leaders rather than carrying ministry alone.
● Ability to teach clearly and engagingly when scheduled, while prioritizing team based teaching.
● Strong relational and pastoral instincts with healthy boundaries.
● Organizational skills that support delegation, leader ownership and sustainable rhythms.
● Emotional maturity, humility and a willingness to receive guidance and coaching.
● Clear communicator who values alignment, consistency and shared expectations.
● Drive by mission rather than personal preference.
● Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to meet the evolving needs of youth ministry.
Experience
● Preferred minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a church staff member in a student ministry
leadership capacity.
● Preferred possession of a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies or a related field.
● An alignment with the culture, beliefs and practices of Khesed Church.
● Exhibit a track record of relational health and integrity in the church, family and/or workplace.

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