Youth Pastor
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Denomination: Non-Denominational
Weekly Attendance: 828
Location: Saint Simon's Island, Georgia
The Role: Youth Pastor
Meet Community Church, GA:
Community Church is a multi-generational, multi-site church that serves as a home for all who wish to grow their relationship with Christ. We value community, family, service, and relationships with one another. No matter what you’ve been through or where you come from, you are welcome here. Join us for a Sunday gathering and see why everyone matters to God.
About the Youth Pastor:
The Student Pastor’s responsibilities will be to grow and mature students in the knowledge of Jesus, lead/develop student leaders to lead small groups and build relationships with students. The Student Pastor will be the primary leader over High School and Middle School and any future youth ministry staff hired to supplement the leadership of our student ministry culture. This role and position will work with and in conjunction with the Family Ministry team.
The Youth Pastor Responsibilities:
Create and cast vision to student leaders and students.
Meet with students every week.
Communicate with students every week through text.
Recruit and train leaders.
Meet with leaders regularly to equip and empower them to be effective small group leaders.
Communicate weekly with leaders and parents.
Lead with the support of staff and volunteers: all things relating to weekly student ministries within the student ministry team, such as curriculum, worship, games, snacks, small group questions, service planning, content, graphics, social media, and other supplies.
Engage with students in the community by attending sporting events, campus visits, etc.
Plan and execute other events such as mission trips, ski trips, etc.
Lead a high school/middle school camp each year.
Lead and plan a “Senior Night” for all graduating seniors.
Schedule and implement student baptisms for middle and high school students.
Speak into parent/family resourcing events.
Participate in all Family Ministry events such as Child Dedications, baptisms, and other family-related special events.
What You Bring:
Education & Experience
5+ years in student ministry is required.
Multi-site experience is preferred.
An undergraduate degree is required.
Theological training is preferred.
Personal Characteristics
Biblically sound and exhibits a life according to scripture.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.
Self-motivated learner.
Ability to self-initiate and maintain a high level of organization.
Hands-on, independent, and responsible.
Passionate and enthusiastic about leading students and leaders.
Loves children and students.
Authentic and transparent.
Approachable and personable.
Ability to collaborate with others.
Ability to teach and communicate properly.
Willingness to build the program.
Fun and humorous.
Strong sense of empathy.
Supportive spouse.
What it's Like to Live in Saint Simon's Island, Georgia:
We are a beautiful small town island, a resort community located on the South Georgia coast. It has stately oak trees that form canopies over the roads and lots of southern charm and southern hospitality!
St. Simons consists of a mixed demographic of young families as well as retirees. It's a great area for boating, fishing, golfing, and relaxing on the beach. Our community is a destination spot for vacationers and people all over the country. We have a 5-star resort, Sea Island, adjacent to the main island of St. Simons, and the mainland, Brunswick, Georgia is a growing area!
James Oglethorpe and the first English settlers arrived on St. Simons in 1736. It is a very historical island housing Fort Frederica, a historic lighthouse, and the beautiful Christ Church.
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