Job Description

Crossroad is seeking a part-time Youth Minister for a growing youth ministry serving grades 6-12. This role is best suited for someone with a clear calling to youth ministry, the ability to connect well with students and families, and the organizational skills to plan and lead an active youth program.

Responsibilities

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• Lead and oversee weekly youth gatherings, Bible studies, and small groups

• Build authentic, caring relationships with students and stay connected with their families

• Plan and organize youth events, retreats, mission trips, and other activities, including budgets, calendars, and volunteer schedules

• Teach and preach to the youth group weekly, and also in main worship services occasionally 

• Recruit, train, and coordinate adult volunteers and small group leaders

• Communicate regularly with parents and church staff about youth ministry plans and events

• Partner with the Lead Pastor and other staff to align youth ministry with the church's overall vision

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Required

• A clear sense of calling to youth ministry

• Strong relational and interpersonal skills

• Event-planning, and organizational skills

• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the Crossroad Statement of Beliefs

 

Preferred

• Experience teaching and/or preaching

• Theological education (Bible college or seminary) is a plus, but not required

 

Position Details

• Status: Part-time, approximately 15-20 hours per week

• Potential for growth into full-time position

• Reports to: Lead Pastor

• Schedule: Flexible, with monthly staff meetings, regular attendance at Sunday services and Wednesday night youth gatherings, and occasional evenings and weekends for events and retreats

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement describing their sense of calling to youth ministry to pastor@crossroadbc.org.