Youth Pastor for Middle and High School - North Ridge Church of the C&MA

U.S. Church Ministries • Raleigh, NC

17d

About The Position

North Ridge Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) seeks a Youth Pastor to lead its ministry for middle and high school students. The role supports parents and families as the primary disciplers of their teens, partners with the wider church, and helps students grow in Christ, find belonging, and serve as witnesses in their communities. The Youth Pastor is expected to meet applicable C&MA qualifications and uphold biblical standards of personal conduct and lifestyle.

The Youth Pastor leads and disciples adult and student leaders, teaches Scripture, builds relationships with students and families, and develops age-appropriate opportunities for discipleship. In partnership with the Shepherd team, the role plans programs and events, communicates with students, families, volunteers, church leadership, and the community, and responsibly administers the youth ministry budget. The Youth Pastor is also a full member of the pastoral staff and governing board, collaborating with the Lead Pastor and Elders and contributing to the church’s shared leadership and spiritual life.

This is proposed as a full-time staff-pastor position, with openness to arranging the role differently for a suitable candidate seeking a bi-vocational arrangement. The church expects the Youth Pastor to live in the Triangle Area. Full-time compensation is a salary package commensurate with experience. The role includes regular weekday office hours with flexibility for out-of-office hours, a regular weekly day off in addition to Saturday and partial Sunday, and at least two weeks of vacation subject to Lead Pastor approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; ministry and/or biblical studies preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience leading a youth ministry, preferably in full-time church ministry.
• Licensed with, or willing to pursue licensing or ordination with, The Christian & Missionary Alliance.
• 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 and teach group Bible study.
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, with effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency using technology and media.
• Demonstrated administrative ability and/or experience organizing events, camps, or retreats.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to submit to a thorough background check.
• Affirm and support the mission, vision, and Statement of Faith of North Ridge Church and the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
• Meet applicable Christian & Missionary Alliance qualifications and biblical standards of personal conduct.
• Live in the Triangle Area.

Nice To Haves

• Ministry and/or biblical studies degree.
• Youth ministry leadership experience in full-time church ministry.
• Aiming to serve five years or more as Youth Pastor at North Ridge Church, or preparing for candidacy as an International Worker.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, encourage, and provide pastoral care and mutual accountability for a team of adult youth leaders (Shepherds); identify and equip student leaders.
• Faithfully teach and preach Scripture to students and, when called upon, to the church; develop as a communicator and recruit and oversee other teachers.
• Build purposeful relationships with students and their families, meeting students at their stages of spiritual development and providing appropriate discipleship and equipping.
• Offer prayer and encouragement to students and families facing special needs or crises.
• Work with the Shepherd team to develop a strategy to reach students, disciple and equip them, and send them to serve as witnesses in their communities.
• Oversee a calendar of teaching, worship, equipping, fellowship, and other programs and events that support students’ spiritual growth and service.
• Communicate proactively and promptly with students, parents, team members, church leadership, the congregation, visitors, and the community; provide appropriate follow-up and details.
• Plan and administer youth ministry responsibly, including recruiting and mobilizing volunteers and managing the ministry budget, expenditures, and incoming funds.
• Maintain personal and relational integrity, spiritual health, transparency, and accountability to the Elders and pastoral staff.
• Partner with the Lead Pastor, Elders, and pastoral staff in church leadership, prayer, vision, care, and spiritual culture, while remaining attentive to the needs of the whole church body.

Benefits

• Personal/family health insurance or a medical cost-sharing program.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Supplemental incident/accident coverage.
• Health reimbursement account.
• Life insurance.
• Matching retirement contribution program based on total years of full-time service at North Ridge Church.
• Flexible out-of-office hours and flexibility for sick and personal days.
• Regular weekly day off in addition to Saturday and partial Sunday.
• Minimum vacation allotment of two weeks, not counting holidays and closed-office days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level