Youth Pastor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BS or BA or minimum of 5 years’ experience leading kids’ ministry
• 3-5 years’ experience in children’s ministry or education (multi-site preferred)
• Experience leading volunteer teams
• Experience leading paid staff (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of child development and current kids’ culture
• 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 their view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading paid staff
• Multi-site preferred experience

Responsibilities

• Translate and cast vision clearly and frequently to ensure all volunteers are continuously folded into the culture of The Crossing.
• Be a skillful team builder and invest in volunteers to ensure KidsCrossing and YouthCrossing can operate at max capacity.
• Equip and empower volunteers to invest in kids and students relationally and disciple them spiritually.
• Develop a dynamic leadership team of volunteers (Coaches) that can be handed ministry responsibilities and help lead others.
• Connect and celebrate volunteers so they know they belong and feel valued and appreciated.
• Utilize strategic and intentional opportunities for the purpose of encouraging, equipping, and discipling parents.
• Implement systems, policies, and procedures agreed upon by KidsCrossing and YouthCrossing teams to ensure unity and consistency across sites, safe and secure environments, and efficient use of staff and team members.
• Collaborate with the Director of Kids and Youth Ministry to develop and oversee the budget, ensuring effective and wise utilization of church resources and maximization of ministry opportunities.
• Assist the campus pastor in pastoral duties at the Grant's Trail Campus, including facilitating classes, assisting with weekend services and all-campus events, and providing care through pastoral conversations, hospital visits, funeral services, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and confidence in Scripture.
• Effectively navigate the art of leading a Serve Profile or pastoral conversation.
• Champion unity throughout all Crossing Ministries and campuses.
• Be accessible (including non-office hours) to volunteers, families, and other attenders for pastoral care.
• Participate in pastoral meetings and any other duties assigned to pastors at The Crossing.