Minister of Youth

PHILOSOPHY

The Youth Pastor must be committed to Jesus Christ as Lord and to inspire and lead youth and their families to follow Jesus. 

OBJECTIVES

• Oversee the development, management and growth of the Youth Ministry.

• Lead the youth in an active, dynamic and growing ministry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, manage and grow the Youth Ministry (Middle School, High School, Young Adults 18-28)

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer staff

• Grow the Youth Ministry in quantity and quality of relationship to Christ

• Select curricula, teaching materials and teaching staff for the Youth Ministry

• Create a Youth Ministry that partners with parents promoting the spiritual growth of their

children, rather than supplanting it. Equip parents to disciple their children.

• Implement a ministry process where the youth are assimilated into the whole life of the church,

encouraging youth to serve side by side with adults in a variety of ministries and lead multiple 

aspects of worship service

• Develop a discipleship ministry where youth are discipled by individual youth leaders

• Plan and develop one Sunday morning or Sunday night youth gathering per week, special events 

and retreats

• Minister to youth currently in the church, encouraging youth to invite friends to grow their sphere of influence

• Emphasize attendance from youth and their families in our surrounding communities

• Plan and manage the budget for the Youth Ministry

EXPECTATIONS

• Display Christian maturity to youth, their families, volunteers in the Youth Ministry and to all people of Portland Community Church

• Model leadership and display strong interpersonal skills to effectively minister, recruit, disciple and team with others

• Develop and strengthen ministry teams to secure skilled volunteer engagement

• Demonstrate flexibility by actively supporting a wide and changing variety of initiatives and programs at Portland Community Church

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist as requested with preaching in the worship services.