Job Description Minimum Experience: 2-4 years experience ministering to youth and shepherding youth ministry volunteers preferredOverview:Renewal is a growing, three-year-old church plant located in the heart of Silicon Valley and a part of the Acts Ministries International family of churches. We’re looking for a committed Christian leader with a passion for discipling young people with the Gospel. The ideal candidate is an experienced minister who can relate well with youth, parents, and adult volunteers. This role will require a candidate with demonstrated experience equipping youth for ministry.Responsibilities:Lead the church’s efforts to minister with and to middle and high school-aged youth.Develop and execute a strategic plan for the youth ministry, including a long-term vision for how the church engages youth.Reach out to unchurched youth in the community, engage them with the gospel, and involve them in the work of the church.Recruit, develop, and deploy new volunteers for the church’s youth ministry.In consultation with other youth leaders and senior church leadership, develop an annual budget for the youth ministry and operate within the constraints of that budget.Develop a Bible teaching calendar for the youth that takes into consideration the full counsel of God’s Word and the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental needs of the youth in our community.Regularly teach the Bible to the youth with conviction, compassion, and care, and in alignment with Renewal’s doctrinal commitments.Lead efforts to minister to the parenting needs of the church body.Participate in general pastoral duties as needed (counseling, weddings, funerals, etc.).Participate in the general spiritual rhythms of the church (prayer meetings, retreats, special services, etc.).Be available to preach and teach the Bible in adult worship services when asked.Regularly report to the church’s leadership about developments in the youth ministry.Oversee seasonal activities the church’s youth participate in, including but not limited to retreats, VBS, mission trips, etc.Work with other church leaders to find ministry opportunities for youth in the broader church family.Participate in all staff meetings and retreats.Responsibilities and duties may be adjusted to align with the growth of the ministry.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree. Master of Divinity or related master’s degree preferred.2-4 years experience ministering to youth and shepherding youth ministry volunteers preferred.Understanding of and willingness to serve within the doctrinal commitments of the church.A desire to teach and mentor youth in biblical truth.Ability to pass a background check and reference checks.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational skills.A growing Christian faith and character.The ability to work well within a team and a commitment to treating others with respect, dignity and love.A calling to pastoral ministry. Church Description View Church Profile