Pastor for Students and Their Families Job - New Hanover UMC, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

REPORTS TO
David Lewis, Senior Pastor

ABOUT NEW HANOVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
We are an evangelical, growing church of about one thousand in weekend attendance, in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. In its current format, youth group meets on Wednesday evenings for fellowship, worship, and a challenging message with a_noemailbined junior/senior high attendance of 105. There are 90 teens meeting in small groups and 18 adult volunteers in the ministry. 70 teens served on mission trips last summer. In addition, 31 junior high students and 81 senior high students participated in Bible camp last summer. A full time assistant youth pastor and paid youth ministry coordinator report to the Pastor for Students and Their Families.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
-Build and lead a healthy team of paid and unpaid adults serving in youth ministry
-Provide worship, teaching, service, fellowship and small groups so teens grow as disciples
-Organize and lead mission, summer camp, and retreat opportunities for teens
-Serve on the church Program Staff Team giving input and support to all areas of church life

EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Mature Christian disciple with the experience, character and ability to lead and grow an already vibrant and healthy youth ministry.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO: stevek@newhanoverumc_noemail
-Resume
-A brief written philosophy of ministry with teens and their families
-At least three references
-Compensation expectations