Youth Ministry Associate

The Crossing Church•Affto, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-hour per week part-time position that will work closely with the Grant's Trail Family Pastor in overseeing many aspects of the youth ministry. Some of these aspects include volunteers, occasional teaching, and creating, implementing, and maintaining teams for the youth ministry (6th-12th grade). Creating community, culture, and trust amongst teams to further the reaches of the youth ministry is a top priority. This person will also possess the ability to jump into many different projects and tasks as needed. The ultimate goal is to create a safe environment for students all over the spiritual spectrum to take steps on their journey with Jesus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Basic administrative skills
Proven experience exhibiting a passion for youth
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
Passionate about their relationship with God
Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles

Nice To Haves

Spiritual Gifts Helpful For This Position: Administration, Leadership, Mercy, Wisdom, Shepherding
Character Traits Needed For This Position: Passion for Christ, Passion for students, Team builder and player, Self-starter, Flexible and teachable, Spiritually mature, Heart for the lost, Heart for people, Ability to recruit, develop, and empower leaders, Passionate about The Crossing and a relationship with God

Responsibilities

Work closely with YouthCrossing Leadership development staff to oversee Middle school and High school volunteers including recruiting, training, and leadership development
Responsible for leading student-leader teams, including recruiting, developing, training, organizing team building activities
Communicate from stage on Wednesdays regularly – Announcements, games, and occasional teaching
Communicate with student and adult volunteer teams through weekly emails
Assist Family Pastor with planning and executing events
Building meaningful Christ-Centered relationships with students
Assist with implementing follow up with new and current students
Be proactive and have initiative to troubleshoot and evaluate in order to expand ministry
Assist Family Pastor with various responsibilities for Wednesday night services
Attend and assist with the planning of YC ‘One’ events and trips (Summer camp, Winterblast, mission experience, Summer Tour, etc.)
Provide assistance to YouthCrossing events on a needed basis
Other duties as assigned by the leadership team