Director of Children, Youth, & Collaborative Ministries at FPC McMinnville, OR

Ministry Architects • McMinnville, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Children, Youth, & Collaborative Ministries at First Presbyterian Church of McMinnville will serve students from kindergarten through high school through programs like Kidventure, Sunday Children's Time, and Vacation Bible School. A cornerstone of the student experience is the McMinnville Youth Collective (MYC), an ecumenical collaboration with neighboring churches. The ministry focuses on holistic faith development, equipping students to engage the world missionally and fostering growth as disciples of Jesus Christ. The ideal candidate is a committed follower of Jesus Christ who takes initiative, works independently, and thrives in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment. They must be a relational leader capable of building trusting, caring relationships with children, youth, and adult volunteers. The role also involves dedicating approximately one-third of efforts to other congregational needs such as Sound / Livestream technology, bookkeeping, or local missions.

Requirements

• Evidence of training and experience in ministry to children and youth.
• Personal spiritual commitment to serving Jesus Christ in all areas of life.
• Willingness to be guided by the governance and theology of the PC(USA).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in secondary areas such as Sound / Livestream technology, bookkeeping, or building management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and enrich the Kidventure and MYC programs to facilitate the growth of students as disciples.
• Coordinate and lead a variety of youth events, camps, and service-learning trips.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support adult volunteers and student leaders.
• Provide visionary and administrative leadership that promotes intergenerational relationships within the church.
• Communicate effectively with church staff, the congregation, and the broader community via multiple platforms.
• Devote approximately one-third of efforts to other congregational needs such as Sound / Livestream technology, bookkeeping, or local missions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level