Director of Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade)

Position Overview: We are seeking a Director of Youth Ministry to provide leadership and vision to our youth from 6th-12th grade to help achieve the church’s vision "to know Christ and to make Him known" and goals "to build fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ". The Director of Youth Ministry will report to the Senior Pastor. 

Youth Overview: Reignite is a Wednesday evening youth ministry where we Love God, Love Others and make Disciples. This high energy, faith-filled, Jesus centered movement engages, equips and empowers 6th-12th grade students to maximize their God-given potential for the purpose of serving, adding value and positively impacting others through the grace, truth and love of Jesus Christ. This year Reignite served over 200 youth from 5 counties. Through our leadership team and 60+ volunteers Reignite brought over 40 youth to Christ and saw their decision to be baptized in the last year. This growing and powerful ministry is impacting our youth and our community. We also have over 40 youth on average in Sunday School and a Reignite Leadership Team of Youth who meet twice a month on Sunday evenings. 

Qualifications:  

• Deep, personal faith in Jesus Christ 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills conducive to building relationships with our youth and leading them in worship and Ministry.  
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized and a strong team player with a high level of energy and time commitment for demanding events including weekends, evening hours, and summer mission trips.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with church leadership, volunteers and staff.  
• Bachelor's degree and higher education preferred but not required 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• A deep commitment to the mission, values and goals of Trinity Evangelical Church  

Primary Areas of Focus and Responsibilities: The Director of Youth Ministry will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive youth ministry that includes Reignite, mission trips, Sunday School, Youth Leadership training and outreach to students from 6th-12th grade.  

Wednesday Reignite and Sunday Leadership 

• Lead, direct and give vision to the Wednesday evening Reignite youth ministry.  
• Deliver faith-filled, Jesus centered messages for our 6th-12th grade youth.  
• Provide communication and training to adult volunteers and the youth leaders.  
• Teach High School Sunday School on Sunday morning 
• Lead deeper discipleship for Youth Leadership students on Sunday evenings 

Mission Trips and Experiences 

• Lead, direct and give vision to High School summer mission opportunities.  
• Lead, direct and give vision to Middle School summer mission opportunities.  

Administrative and Sunday worship  

• Responsible for advertising directed at youth.  
• Provide guidance and information for the youth website.  
• Assist with Sunday worship as needed.  
• Be available to assist with pastoral duties as requested. Including delivering the message in the absence of our Senior Pastor.  
• Be aware of and abide by the church budget and church policies. 
• Work with committees such as Human Relations, Trustees, Finance, and Church Council.  

Please send your resume and cover letter to Pastor Jim Stauffer at [email protected]