Youth Pastor for Middle and High School - Raleigh, NC

Alliance US Ministry Placement•Raleigh, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

North Ridge Church (NRC) is seeking a Youth Pastor for Middle and High School students. The church is a growing, multi-generational, multi-ethnic fellowship with a long history of investing in its youth. The youth ministry aims to teach students how to seek God's face and share His love, partnering with families in discipleship to build them up as the body of Christ and equip them for Kingdom impact. There is also a strong sense of opportunity to reach lost and hurting young people in the city. The Youth Pastor is called, equipped, and enthusiastic to serve middle and high school students, helping to lead them into manhood and womanhood in Christ. This role supports parents and families and is an integral part of the whole church body. The ideal candidate will demonstrate personal dependence on the Holy Spirit, dedication to teaching God's Word, devotion to marriage and family, attentiveness to people in need, and cultivation of spiritual health and leadership potential through Christ-centered relationships. The role is proposed as a full-time, staff-pastor position, requiring adherence to biblical principles for leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in ministry and/or biblical studies
3-4 years of experience leading a youth ministry, preferably as full-time church ministry
Licensed or willing to pursue licensing/ordination with The Christian & Missionary Alliance
Seeks to spend 5-years or more as Youth Pastor at NRC, or is preparing for candidacy as International Worker
Strong understanding of adolescent development and cultural issues
Ability to connect with and disciple middle and high school students
Proven experience and ability to lead/teach group Bible study
Strong communication and public speaking skills
Effective interpersonal relational and communication ability
Proficient in the use of technology and media
Proven administrative ability, and/or experience organizing events, camps, or retreats
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work collaboratively with a team
Submits to a thorough background check.
Affirms and supports the mission, vision, and Statement of Faith of North Ridge Church and the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Must live in the Triangle Area.

Nice To Haves

Personal dependence on the Holy Spirit
Dedication to teach and demonstrate God’s Word
Devotion to honor the Lord in marriage and family, if applicable
Attentiveness to people in need of encouragement, connection, and support
Cultivation of spiritual health and leadership potential in Christ-centered relationships

Responsibilities

Recruit, lead, and serve a team of Spirit-filled adult leaders (Shepherds), providing pastoral care, encouragement, and mutual accountability.
Identify, encourage, and equip student leaders under the direction of the Youth Ministry team.
Faithfully teach and preach Scripture to students, and when called upon, to the church body, growing as an excellent communicator of God's Word.
Recruit and oversee others to teach, ensuring a well-balanced Bible teaching ministry to youth.
Build purposeful relationships with students and their families, intentionally engaging students where they are on their spiritual journey.
Provide prayer and encouragement for students and families facing special needs and crises.
Create a strategy with the Shepherd team to win the lost, disciple and equip the ready, and send students out as a missional witness.
Oversee the development of a well-designed calendar of events and opportunities for discipleship, worship, fellowship, and community building.
Communicate proactively and effectively with students, parents, team members, church leadership, the church body, visitors, and the community.
Organize, plan, and administer youth ministry with a high level of organization, planning, and stewardship, being sensitive to contemporary cultural currents and student well-being.
Manage the youth ministry budget, expenditures, and incoming funds with care and wisdom.
Maintain personal and relational integrity, demonstrating genuine devotion, faithfulness in marriage and family (as applicable), and purity in all relationships.
Embrace the covering and accountability of the Elders and pastoral staff for protection, growth, and mutual flourishing.
Serve as a full member of the pastoral staff and governing board, partnering in the mission and leadership of North Ridge Church.
Maintain honest, loyal, and loving relationships with the Lead Pastor and Elders, contributing to the team's shared responsibility for prayer, vision, care, and the spiritual culture of the church.
Be attentive and available to the needs of the whole Body of Christ, beyond the focus on middle and high school students.

Benefits

Personal/family health insurance (or medical cost-sharing program)
Dental/vision coverage
Supplemental incident/accident coverage
Health reimbursement account
Life insurance
Matching retirement contribution program available based on total years of full-time service at NRC
Healthy work environment and schedule
Regular office hours during the work week
Generous allowance for out-of-office flex-hours
Flexibility for sick and personal days
Regular, weekly day-off (in addition to Saturday and partial-Sunday)
Minimum vacation allotment of 2-weeks (not counting holidays, closed-office days, etc.)