Youth Ministry Director

Gateway Community Church

Chantilly, VA

Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry

Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Ready to make an impact on students' lives?

We're looking for a Youth Director who's passionate about connecting with middle and high school students, inspiring them to live out their faith in bold and exciting ways. At Gateway, we're not just waiting for growth—we're preparing for it! With the right Youth Director, we believe we can create a vibrant, Christ-centered_noemailmunity for our youth. The Youth Director will join our Family Ministry team and provide leadership over the middle and high school programs, designed to not only encourage students but equip parents as well. If you love building relationships, having fun, and leading students and families closer to Jesus, this is the perfect fit for you.

Job Responsibilities

Encourage, equip, and challenge parents of youth to be the best parents in preparing their children to be witnesses of God in their everyday life, into young adulthood, and beyond.

Create opportunities to engage and support young people in the broader church_noemailmunity.

Develop a framework to aid in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer leaders to create a joyful environment of friendship and support beyond their involvement in youth ministry.

Nurture the team of staff and volunteers that lead youth ministry areas.

Participate in the Child Safety Oversight Team, offer input and guidance to the team, and provide oversight of youth ministries to ensure_noemailpliance with Gateway guidelines.

Oversee the strategic and administrative side of the youth ministry including budget, strategic planning, curriculum selection/development, discipline strategies, volunteer scheduling, and metrics tracking.

 

About Gateway Community Church:

Gateway Community Church is a congregation located in South Riding, VA, one of the fastest growing suburbs of Washington D.C. We believe it's our mission to draw others into authentic Christian community, with Jesus at the center. It's in our DNA! We are a diverse congregation of all kinds of backgrounds, perspectives and walks of life, who truly value being open, honest and loving toward one another through Christ. Our casual style, blended worship, Bible-based teaching, and community engagement reflect our commitment to meaningful connections to God and our community.  

Qualifications:

Desired Skills & Abilities

Experience building and leading teams

Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills

Capable of handling multiple projects effectively

Education & Experience

Minimum 1-2 years experience in youth ministry

Bachelor's degree; Ministerial credentials are preferred, but not required

 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Youth Ministry Director
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Salary:
60,000 -70,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Non-Denominational
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
750 - 1000

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Gateway Community Church
Contact Name:
Crystal Cline
Address1:
42350 Tall Cedars PKWY
Address2:
City:
Chantilly
State or Province:
VA
ZIP Code:
20152
Country:
United States
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