Youth Pastor - Immanuel Baptist Church (Minot, ND)

LancasterSearch•Minot, ND

About The Position

Immanuel Baptist Church in Minot, North Dakota, is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor to oversee its Children’s and Youth (K–12) ministries. The church is part of the American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas and shares the vision of “Helping people to find and to follow Jesus, and helping others to do the same at work, at home, and at play.” The Youth Pastor will help children and teens develop a sense of belonging, involvement, and spiritual growth by meeting them where they are in their faith journey and guiding them toward next steps in discipleship. Ministry takes place through weekend worship environments, small groups, volunteer teams, outreach projects, curriculum, and mission and service events. The role serves under the direction of the Board of Christian Education and the Senior Pastor, and includes monthly participation in Christian Education Board meetings. An initial performance review takes place after six months, followed by annual reviews by the Pastor Performance Review Committee. The Board of Christian Education oversees the Kids and Youth programming budget.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and model a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through integrity in words, relationships, and actions; commit to personal time with God, Sabbath rest, and spiritual disciplines.
Participate regularly in church activities and small groups, and develop personal evangelism opportunities inside and outside the church.
Adhere to the value statements and guidelines of Immanuel Baptist Church and the American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas.
Recruit and train volunteers for all areas of Kids and Youth ministry in coordination with the Sunday School Superintendent.
Develop youth-led participation in worship services throughout the year.
Teach Biblical principles in light of real-life issues young Christians face.
Build relational and social structures that keep children and youth engaged at church, and cast vision for additional programs and events that nurture youth faith.
Participate in Camp Bentley and American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas events as available.
Develop mission opportunities, such as national youth conventions, out-of-state mission projects, and inner-city service opportunities.
Preach and teach from the pulpit on selected Sundays and at other events.
Help plan evangelism and fellowship events with church leaders and staff.
Follow up with first-time visiting children and youth and maintain connections with returning children, teens, parents, and families.
Establish connection points, such as small groups and coffeehouse meetings, to meet youth where they are.
Participate in the youth extracurricular community and reach people not yet connected to the church through activities such as park events, barbecues, and dinners for parents.
Implement a strategy to equip children and teens to take their next steps toward Christ.