Youth Director/Pastor

Grace Community Fellowship

Job Description: Youth Director/Pastor

Grace Community Fellowship Overview:

Grace Community Fellowship is a nondenominational, evangelical church centrally located in

Eugene, Oregon (a suburban, college town with a metro population of 380,000+.) The church has

grown steadily since its launch in 1980, currently averaging over 550 weekly attendance (450

adults, 100 kids/youth). The church is currently completing a multi-million-dollar expansion to

their building for youth ministry. Grace is a contemporary, innovative, multi-staff church.

Our mission is: To Love People Where They’re At and Help Them Follow Jesus.

Youth Ministry Overview:

Grace Community Fellowship has a solid track record of vibrant youth ministry. Comprising of a

middle school ministry and high school ministry, the youth ministry has recently had up to 50-60

students attending weekly youth gatherings and draws students from multiple schools in the area.

The characteristics of the youth ministry are an emphasis on small groups, evangelism, camp, a

college internship program, and student leadership development.

Employment Details:

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

Hours: Sunday through Thursday

Salary: $45,000-$65,000

Benefits: Health & life insurance

General Duties:

Lead, develop, and oversee all aspects of the middle school and high school ministry.

We are searching for a candidate with the following character, competencies, and chemistry.

Character

• Displays a love for Jesus Christ, His church, and ministry to youth

• Aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Grace Community Fellowship

• Integrity in character, relationships, and actions (inside and outside “the office”)

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Confidential and respectful

Competencies

• Work in alignment with the staff team to fulfill the vision and values of the church

• Set short-term and long-term goals and execute action steps towards their completion

• Recruit, train, and retain high quality volunteers and interns

• Plan, organize, and communicate ministry calendar

• Equip, encourage, and resource parents for the discipling of their student(s)

• Lead youth camps, trips, and events

• Teach on a regular basis in youth gatherings and as needed in other venues

• Steward youth ministry budget

• Delegate ministry tasks to others (as appropriate)

• Manage and maintain all youth ministry assets (including meeting spaces)

• Other duties as assigned.

Chemistry

• Enjoys working in a team setting that is highly collaborative and cooperative

• A fun-loving “people person”

• Flexible and adaptable

• A lifelong learner and self-motivated

• Able to work in high-stress situations

Requirements:

• Able to affirm our statement of faith, mission, vision, and values

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Christian ministry or Bible/theology (preferred)

• 2+ years of experience working in youth ministry (preferred)

• Strong public speaking skills

• Strong planning and organizational skills

Application Instructions:

For consideration, please send the following to info@gcfweb.org

• Cover Letter

• Resume (include links to your social media profiles)

• Personal References (at least 3)

• Philosophy of Ministry (no more than 1 page)

• Video sample(s) of preaching/teaching