PHILOSOPHY
The Youth Pastor must be_noemailmitted to Jesus Christ as Lord and to inspire and lead youth and their families to follow Jesus.
OBJECTIVES
-Oversee the development, management and growth of the Youth Ministry.
-Lead the youth in an active, dynamic and growing ministry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Develop, manage and grow the Youth Ministry (Middle School, High School, Young Adults 18-28)
-Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer staff
-Grow the Youth Ministry in quantity and quality of relationship to Christ
-Select curricula, teaching materials and teaching staff for the Youth Ministry
-Create a Youth Ministry that partners with parents promoting the spiritual growth of their
children, rather than supplanting it. Equip parents to disciple their children.
-Implement a ministry process where the youth are assimilated into the whole life of the church,
encouraging youth to serve side by side with adults in a variety of ministries and lead multiple
aspects of worship service
-Develop a discipleship ministry where youth are discipled by individual youth leaders
-Plan and develop one Sunday morning or Sunday night youth gathering per week, special events
and retreats
-Minister to youth currently in the church, encouraging youth to invite friends to grow their sphere of influence
- Emphasize attendance from youth and their families in our surrounding_noemailmunities
-Plan and manage the budget for the Youth Ministry
EXPECTATIONS
-Display Christian maturity to youth, their families, volunteers in the Youth Ministry and to all people of Portland Community Church
-Model leadership and display strong interpersonal skills to effectively minister, recruit, disciple and team with others
-Develop and strengthen ministry teams to secure skilled volunteer engagement
-Demonstrate flexibility by actively supporting a wide and changing variety of initiatives and programs at Portland Community Church
OTHER DUTIES
-Assist as requested with preaching in the worship services.
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