The Pastor of Youth & Young Adults will provide visionary leadership and pastoral oversight primarily for our Jr. High and Sr. High students, while intentionally developing pathways that help students transition into a thriving young adult faith community. This person will prayerfully develop, implement, and shepherd a ministry strategy that encourages young people to grow in faith, character, service, and an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus.  

This role exists to disciple youth during their formative years and to ensure continuity of spiritual growth as they step into young adulthood. The Pastor will cultivate ministries where students are known, mentored, and equipped to follow Jesus – and where graduating youth remain engaged and growing within the life of the church. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Develop an annual Ministry Action Plan that reflects your God-given vision for youth and young adults.

• Provide leadership, care, and supervision for all volunteers and participants involved in WMBC youth and young adult ministries and events.

• Cultivate a sustainable, Christ-centered ministry that introduces Youth & Young Adults to Jesus and encourages them to know, love and follow Him in every area of life.

• Foster a welcoming and relational environment where all youth and young adults are drawn into authentic community.

• Create meaningful opportunities for youth and young adults to discover and use their spiritual gifts through leadership, service, and outreach. 

• Complete administrative tasks related to the ministry, including budgets, permission forms, and ministry reports. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s Degree with Biblical/ Theological studies preferred.

• Working, leading, and teaching in a growing youth ministry (2+ yrs preferred).

• Proven leadership ability in creating and implementing a Ministry Action Plan.

• A passion to see youth and young adults grow in their relationship with God and one another.

• A personal commitment to knowing Christ better and the regular practice of spiritual disciplines.

• Submit to the Child Protection Policy including a Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.  

COMPENSATION

• Minimum of 40 hours per week.

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

• A relocation stipend is available. 

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