Youth Ministry Director - Bethany Baptist Church

Job Description

Job Description

Passion : An individual who has a deep love of Christ and is vibrantly living out their faith by serving others

in accordance with Scripture; having a passion to reach Youth for Jesus with the Gospel

Purpose : To provide visionary leadership and oversight to the Youth Ministry (6th—12th grade)

Reports To : Deacons & Senior Pastor (Oversight & Evaluation), Youth Committee (Direct Reporting)

Has Oversight Of : Youth Ministry Leadership Teams (Currently Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights)

Responsibilities : Primary

1. Develop a dynamic environment where young people grow closer to Jesus Christ,

supported by a clearly defined vision and strategy for discipleship within the Youth Ministry

that coordinates with the overall vision of Bethany.

2. Recruit, build, develop, train, and lead a Youth Ministry Leadership team made up of key

committed and gifted volunteers.

3. Desire to grow the Youth Ministry both from within Bethany and through outreach to the

community, building relationships with children, parents and families.

4. Provide oversight and planning for all aspects of Youth Ministry programming.

5. Create a Youth Ministry culture of continual improvement through evaluation and

constructive critical decision making.

6. Analyze programs and trends to look for new opportunities or to improve current programs.

7. Develop and monitor a Youth Ministry annual budget.

8. Serve on the Youth Committee.

Secondary

1. Work as a team player with the rest of the ministerial and support staff, including but not

limited to staff meetings, planning sessions, and training / development opportunities.

2. Participate and provide support in church-wide events, to foster unity in the church body.

3. Assist in areas of counseling, preaching, and mentoring as these skills are developed.

Gifts / Skills Required :

1. Leadership

2. Teaching / Up Front Communication

3. Organization

4. Computer / Technology

5. Team Building

Other Expectations : All Bethany staff are expected to be church members in good standing, having a personal,

active and growing relationship with the Lord and fully engaging in building relationships within

the church body. This requires regular church attendance and enthusiastic involvement in the

building of true biblical community at Bethany. The candidate must also support Bethany’s

Mission, Values and Beliefs.

Experience : Possesses a level of maturity which includes previous work experience with young people and a growing knowledge of the Word of God. Educational background should include the current

pursuit or completion of an undergraduate degree and willingness to actively pursue additional

training and education as needed.