Youth Ministry Director at Fort Benning, Georgia

VetJobs•Fort Benning, GA

1d•$45,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing ministry to teenagers of active-duty U.S. military parents. These teens often move frequently, facing challenges with identity and belonging. The position involves being present in their world, offering guidance, and creating a community where they can experience God's love, develop friendships, build hope, and generate resilience. The role will lead and oversee the Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, which is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented, providing a safe space for military teens.

Requirements

A deep love for Christ and for lost teens.
Competent communicator with youths, parents, and senior military leaders.
Teachable heart.
Willingness to make a three-year commitment.
Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
Committed to a relational ministry approach.
Energetic.
Small event planning skills.
Strong initiative.
Must live near the community where they would be doing ministry.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years' youth ministry experience preferred.
College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively develop healthy relationships with adults, as well as kids, and build vibrant relationships with the local community, the military installation, and the chapel community.
Be a role model (incarnational) and assist with developing community outreach to "unchurched" teens, discipleship to Christian teens, and leading and equipping volunteers to do "hands-on" middle and high school Christian youth programs.
Work well in an environment that sees (due to high military operational tempo) a high degree of turnover among teens, families, chaplains and volunteers.
Be respectful of and embrace a community that is deeply influenced by a military culture.
Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement: Club Beyond is a Christ-centered community of leaders with an exclusively military focus. Our methods are incarnational, and our perspective is ecumenical. We leverage strategic partnerships for the greatest results. We value professionalism from our staff and excellence in our stewardship.