Job Description:
The purpose of the Youth Ministry at Grace Christian Fellowship is about providing leadership, discipleship, and direction for the Teens of Cortland NY. The primary focus should be on integrating teens from the Homer and Cortland area into the Youth Ministry at Grace Christian Fellowship. The Youth Pastor will also be responsible for building an effective adult leadership team, producing excellent Youth Group experiences, and leading strong on the weekend.

Responsibilities:
1. Continue to run our JR/SR High groups that meet mid-week through the Fall, Winter, and early Spring.
+Look for ways to develop teen leaders
+Find creative ways for outreach
+Recruit and Equip volunteers to work with teens
+Lead and provide service opportunities with teens

2. Think through, develop, and implement Sunday morning groups for JR/SR High students. This program should run similar to the school year: Sept - May.
+Recruit Leaders/Teachers to work with Teens on Sunday morning
+Assist in Sunday morning Worship as needed outside of teen classes
+ Train/Equip leaders for this task
+Create an easy entry point and exit point for teachers/leaders

3. Connect relationally with the youth, youth leaders, and parents.

4. Follow up with new attenders of Youth Group and Sunday Morning activities.

5. Focus primarily on Homer and Cortland High schools to develop outreach opportunities to the teens utilizing volunteers and teachers who are connected to GCF.

6. Organize Fall event(s) for students; Organize winter/spring event(s) for students.

7. Set an example of godly character and lifestyle.