Young Adults Ministry Associate

Grace Church•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

The Male Young Adult Ministry Associate supports the Young Adult Director in implementing the mission, vision, and strategy of The Co. The role helps make disciples of Jesus Christ by shepherding young adults, developing leaders, supporting discipleship environments, and assisting with ministry initiatives. The associate divides time among shepherding and discipleship, leadership development, Co-Groups and Small Groups, and ministry execution. The associate serves as a primary shepherd and disciple-maker for male young adults, builds relationships that encourage spiritual growth and biblical maturity, offers discipleship and spiritual care, helps identify care needs, and connects people with appropriate church resources. The position also supports Co Groups, Rooted, and other ministry initiatives, and works with the ministry assistant on connection and assimilation. The associate identifies and develops future leaders; coaches Co-Group leaders, volunteers, and ministry leaders; and helps create leadership development opportunities. Responsibilities include leading and equipping five Co-Group Leader Teams, developing training and resources for Co-Group leaders, collaborating with Men’s Ministry to equip small-group study leaders, and visiting each Co-Group once per season to support healthy Co-Ed groups. There may be opportunities to teach at The Co periodically, depending on giftedness and ministry needs. The role assists with Tuesday night gatherings, supports volunteer teams, helps with retreats, conferences, outreach, and special events, and works to ensure ministry environments are welcoming, organized, and effective. It also oversees the Media Team Leads on Tuesday nights and follows up with new young adults as directed by the ministry assistant. The associate collaborates with staff, volunteers, and church departments, supports ministry culture and discipleship pathways, and performs other work assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.
Meet the leadership qualifications referenced in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, except for the stated qualification concerning being female, married, or single.
Demonstrate a meaningful and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Commitment to personal and active participation in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Conduct life with integrity and exemplify Christlike humility and a servant’s heart.
Consistent attendance and participation in the life of the church and young adult ministries.
Passion for ministering to people in the context of the local church.
Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and volunteers.
Self-motivated, able to initiate projects, work independently, and troubleshoot.
High attention to detail.
View the opportunity as a calling from the Lord, not just another job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Young Adult Director in implementing the mission, vision, and strategy of The Co.
Shepherd and disciple male young adults, fostering spiritual growth and biblical maturity.
Meet with young adults for discipleship, encouragement, and spiritual care.
Help identify care needs and connect individuals with appropriate church resources.
Support Co Groups, Rooted, and other discipleship environments.
Coordinate with the ministry assistant on connection and assimilation.
Identify, recruit, coach, and develop future leaders, volunteers, and Co-Group leaders.
Conduct regular leader check-ins and development conversations.
Assist in creating and facilitating leadership development opportunities.
Help young adults progress from attendee to volunteer to leader.
Develop training and resources for Co-Group leaders and lead and equip five Co-Group Leader Teams.
Collaborate with Men’s Ministry to equip small-group study leaders.
Visit each Co-Group once per season to support and train leaders toward healthy Co-Ed groups.
Assist with preparation and execution of Tuesday night gatherings and support volunteer teams.
Assist with retreats, conferences, outreach opportunities, and special ministry events.
Help maintain welcoming, organized, and effective ministry environments.
Oversee the Media Team Leads on Tuesday nights.
Follow up with new young adults and help them connect with the ministry as directed by the ministry assistant.
Collaborate with ministry staff, volunteers, and church departments.
Support ministry culture, leadership development, and discipleship pathways.
Perform other work as assigned by the supervisor.