Associate Pastor of Youth Ministry
- Position: Full Time
- Accountable to: Senior Pastor
- Responsible for: Youth Ministry (Middle School and High School)
- Collaboration with: Children’s Ministry
Specific Responsibilities
Middle and High School
- Oversee youth ministry (Grades 6-12)
- Oversee youth ministry volunteers (This will involve enlisting, training, and coordinating volunteers to assist with the youth ministry at Cedar Creek)
- Teach weekly (Sunday morning small group and midweek programming)
- Build relationships with youth and their families
- Create a discipleship culture
- Engage with youth outside of ministry settings (school sports, etc.)
Elementary School
- Work closely with Cedar Creek Kids (Sunday Children’s Church) leader and volunteers to develop an assimilation process for 5th graders graduating from Cedar Creek Kids Outreach
- Oversee outreach events related to the youth ministry at Cedar Creek
- Establish a healthy relationship with Greene County School District
Administration
- Manage youth budget
- Manage youth social media accounts
- Attend weekly staff meetings, providing up-to-date information about the ministry
- Attend all quarterly Council and Christian Education Committee meetings
General Responsibilities
- Active participation in weekly church services
- Active participation in outreach events
- Must be willing to preach on Sunday mornings in the Senior Pastor’s absence
- Must be willing to assist the Senior Pastor with pastoral care
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry or similar degree program (Preferred)
- Ordained or willing to enter the ordination process in the Church of God (Anderson)
- 2-3 years of experience working or volunteering in Youth Ministry settings (Preferred)
Qualifications
- Be a born-again growing follower of Jesus Christ
- Must possess a call to local church ministry
- Be in shape spiritually, mentally, and emotionally
- Agree with the beliefs of the Church of God (Anderson), and the mission, beliefs, and bylaws of Cedar Creek COG
- Teach God’s Word in an accurate and age-specific manner
- Possess leadership characteristics and use skills to train, equip and inspire
- Ability to take direction and receive feedback
- Ability to initiate and complete tasks without prompting
- Possess the interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Next Steps
- Complete the Youth Pastor Job Application below
- Send a copy of your resume and cover letter to help@cedarcreekcog.com