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Position Title – Youth Ministry Leader

The Youth Ministry Leader, reporting to the Executive Pastor of Next Generation and local outreach, will be tasked with guiding and nurturing the spiritual growth and development of students within the Brookwood Church community. As the head of the Youth Ministry, this individual will directly lead the weekly worship services for students and serve as the primary educator, utilizing operational, logistical, and communication skills to create engaging worship experiences.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for seminary education.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in youth or student ministry.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in leading a team comprising staff and volunteers is preferred.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership – 25%

• Develop and Guide the Youth Ministry Team (3-5 staff members)
  • Articulate a compelling vision for youth ministry and empower the Youth Ministry Team to implement it.
  • Foster a team culture that emphasizes unity and enables the Youth Ministry Team to thrive in their roles.
  • Conduct efficient weekly team meetings to discuss responsibilities and long-term planning of our calendar, events, values, and strategies.
  • Hold regular one-on-one meetings with each direct report to discuss their roles and discipleship relationships.
• Recruit and Develop Adult and Student Leaders
  • Engage both adults and students to fill volunteer roles within the youth ministry.
  • Facilitate regular meetings for adult leaders to recognize their contributions and enhance their skills.
• Collaborate with Parents to Equip Them as Spiritual Guides and Provide Support
• Work with the Security Team to Ensure Safety is a Priority.

Strategic Planning - 25%

• Oversee the Development and Execution of Strategies for Discipleship, Evangelism, and Missions
• Actively participate in disciple-making through a Community Group and lead the Youth Ministry Team to do the same.
• Guide the Youth Ministry Team in meetings to enhance staff culture.
• Create accessible pathways for students and adults to connect in groups.
• Collaborate with other ministry leaders to integrate students into the broader church community.
• Provide annual opportunities for students to engage in mission trips and equip groups to serve in their community once a semester.

Weekly Services, Groups, and Special Events – 50%

• Lead Weekly Worship Services for Students
• Develop a semester-by-semester preaching calendar that offers a comprehensive examination of Scripture and relevant topics for students.
• Collaborate with the Student Worship Pastor to design high-energy worship experiences that facilitate encounters with Jesus.
• Work with the Student Worship Pastor to recruit and train students for participation in the youth ministry worship team.
• Equip discussion group leaders with the necessary skills and information to effectively lead groups during midweek worship services for students.
• Oversee the Execution of Other Weekly Gatherings
  • Support the Youth Ministry Team in organizing and executing weekly groups for students.
  • Assist the Youth Ministry Team in organizing and executing weekly campus ministries aimed at mobilizing students to share the Gospel.
• Lead the Youth Ministry Team in Planning, Coordinating, and Executing Special Events (e.g., Camps, Retreats, Mission Trips, Special Events, etc.)
  • Establish regular opportunities for the Youth Ministry Team to plan special events.
  • Collaborate with the Ministries Assistant to create a project plan with timelines, manage communication needs, develop a registration system for each event, and oversee all logistical coordination, preparation, and execution, including travel and accommodations.
  • Organize and lead the Youth Ministry Team in recruiting adult volunteers and students for events.