Youth Pastor

Riverside Community Church (RCC) is a non-denominational, independent, English-speaking Church located near New York City and draws from people of various backgrounds, including financial, healthcare, business, education, and others. We are comprised of diverse ethnic and racial groups; however, the largest contingent is English-speaking Korean Americans. Because we own our facilities, which include 20,000 square feet, as well as full access to the school field for a wide range of outdoor activities, we can offer a robust set of ministries. 

Our lead pastor is passionate about mentoring and is willing to mentor staff, committed to their personal, spiritual, and professional development. We also have committed teachers and parents who will fully support the new Youth Pastor. To better contextualize the gospel and ministry for our youth, we have a separate youth group service in a chapel during our 11am adult service. 

The Youth Pastor will lead and organize an effective youth ministry, implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Most importantly, the Youth Pastor should demonstrate a hunger for the Lord and possess a passion to lead the youth of our church into that same hunger. The overall objective is to make Christ-like disciples of our youth and to train and mobilize them to be Christ-like disciples.

If you have high energy, have experience in growing a ministry, and want to be part of a growing ministry team, please send your resume with a cover letter including a 2-page testimony (no longer), statement of faith (i.e., what you believe), and 3 references (name, email address, & phone number) to rtf319@hotmail.com. No phone calls, please.

Qualifications:

• A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree is preferred. Alternatively, candidates should show willingness to pursue an M.Div. for full-time ordained ministry. Ordination eligibility for service in a non-denominational church is required.
• Minimum of 3 years in youth ministry and at least 1 year in full-time pastoral ministry
• Strong devotional life and growing in an intimate relationship with Jesus
• Demonstrate gifts and a calling for youth ministry, a love of young people, and a passion for evangelism and outreach, both personally and in ministry.
• A self-motivated leader who casts a vision for ministry and builds relationships with youth, parents, and staff.
• The position requires excellent leadership, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Passion for evangelism, discipleship, and mission of the lost/unchurched. Proven ability to teach and disciple youth.
• Be a self-motivated leader, capable of casting and sharing a vision for youth ministry.

Ministry Responsibilities:

• Preach every week
• Model and raise the value of a Christ-centered lifestyle within the youth of our church by shepherding through prayer, visitations, and counseling
• Lead and equip teachers and volunteers to shepherd and disciple students.
• Provide individual counseling and spiritual direction to youth.
• Establish strong relationships with the youth of our church to maximize the impact of our ministry in their lives.
• Maintain contact with students and parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activities and updated on ministry strategies and plans that encourage partnership and involvement.
• Ensure youth ministry is integrated into all church phases and inclusive of all youth ages.
• Participate in meetings necessary for effective youth ministry leadership.
• Adequate planning and preparation for all services, meetings, and activities must be undertaken so that each event effectively accomplishes its stated purpose.
• Support parents in Christian parenting by giving feedback using available tools.
• Attend monthly NJ youth and English Ministry pastor gatherings for unity and learning.
• Other duties as requested by the Lead Pastor.