At Covenant Presbyterian we are committed to encouraging one another to follow Jesus wherever we live, work, and play. Located just north of downtown Austin, we strive to be a love letter to the city by building deep relationships and pursuing justice, compassion, and mercy. As a church, we are dedicated to equipping believers in the spiritual disciplines of solitude, community, and service. We are seeking a creative and dedicated Youth Director to lead our middle and high school ministry. 

The ideal candidate will be a deep person of faith who has a passion for building meaningful relationships with students and a heart for equipping our congregation to engage and support youth in their spiritual growth. This role is central to our mission of raising up the next generation of believers who are rooted in faith and prepared to live out Christ’s love in the world. 

Purpose of the job - Serve the mission of Covenant Presbyterian Church by developing and directing a comprehensive, Christ-centered, relational ministry to youth (grades 6-12). 

Requirements: Essential Functions Weekly Programming: Plan and implement weekly programming for High School and Middle School youth to foster community and help kids encounter and learn about God. Currently, this includes large and small group programming on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Teaching: Serve as the primary teacher and communicator to the High School and Middle School groups while also looking for opportunities to collaborate with older youth, volunteers, and part-time staff. Contact Work: Set an example of relational ministry and empower other leaders to connect with youth outside of regular church events when possible. Volunteers: Recruit, train, and supervise a team of volunteers to lead small groups and assist in the ministry at large. This will include regularly checking in with leaders and volunteers to encourage their own relationships with Jesus and relationships to the program and church. Church and Family Bridges: Help form and maintain bridges between families, youth, and the church. This includes, but is not limited to, communicating about ministry events to the church and families, participating in all-church activities such as church picnics and worship, supporting the Journey Choir program, and helping connect students to the program and church who may not already be connected. The Director of Youth Ministry will also engage with adults and families to help encourage, equip, and connect them to life at Covenant. Leadership: Supervise and mentor the Covenant Youth Staff, which includes the full time Associate Director of Youth Ministries as well as Youth Interns during the seasons when they are employed. Confirmation: Coordinate the confirmation program at Covenant. This will include recruiting adult leadership, finding curriculum, communicating with parents and students, and coordinating Confirmation Sunday. Administrative: Plan and ensure balance of Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade) budget throughout the year, including the finances surrounding High School and Middle School events and trips. Keep up to date and in line with church policies surrounding essential information such as background checks of volunteers. Work to keep up with facilities and ensure kids and leaders are good stewards of the space and supplies. Vision and Planning: Coordinate with other church staff to align all ministries during the annual visioning process. Based on the church’s vision, create a vision and plan for the youth ministry, including events, small groups, worship direction, year-long planning, and curriculum. Periodically, evaluate the success of the youth ministry program against goals and vision. Trip and Event Planning: Coordinate trips and events that will best help youth come to have a fuller relationship with Christ as well as offer opportunities to share that relationship with the world. Team member: Work closely with other staff members to help one another and assist when necessary and beneficial to the ministry. Attend and participate in director meetings and staff meetings regularly. 

Skills and Experience 1. A mature, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a deep love for youth and the Church 2. Demonstrated willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve leadership skills 3. Demonstrated ability to teach large and small groups of students in a Christ-centered way 4. Administrative gifts relating to trip planning, volunteer organization, event planning, and service opportunities 5. Demonstrated ability to work creatively, cooperatively, and collegially with staff, parishioners, volunteers, and as a team member 6. Commitment to reaching kids through events, sports, and other activities outside of business hours. 

Education 1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent ministry experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions 1. Indoor and outdoor work 2. Incur temperature changes, extreme cold, heat, wet conditions, and high/low humidity 3. Ascend and descend steps and stairs Duties and responsibilities are subject to change

Winter Park Baptist Church, affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, is seeking a dynamic Minister of Children and Families to support the spiritual development of children from birth through fifth grade and equip parents as they lead their children to know Christ. This individual will inspire a sense of wonder and foster a solid spiritual foundation for our active children’s ministry through Christian education, worship, missions, music, and community outreach. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, flexible, and accepting of all people. The Minister of Children and Families must intentionally develop close relationships with the children, parents, volunteers, church staff, and the larger church family. The Children’s Minister serves with the Children’s Team and children’s leadership groups and is accountable to the Pastor. Please visit https://www.winterparkbaptist.org/about#careers to learn more.

We are seeking a full-time Director of Community Connection to join our staff at Reveille United Methodist Church, a large congregation in Richmond, Virginia. The director will engage the congregation and the wider community through service opportunities, community partnerships, and events that build connections. This position leads our Hub Team and directly supports Reveille’s vision to be a hub of faith, hope, and service in our greater Richmond community so that all people have abundant access to what we need to thrive together. 

Candidates should have at least two years of leadership experience in a ministry, nonprofit, or comparable organization that focuses on community involvement and volunteer recruitment. Experience in local church ministry is preferred. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Strong planning, administrative, and communication skills are required and the ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers is essential. A successful background check is required prior to hire. 

Interested? Visit https://reveilleumc.org/jobs/ for the detailed job description. To apply, complete our application at https://reveilleumc.org/apply/. You will be required to upload your resume and cover letter during the application process.

The Senior Associate Minister of Discipleship and Connections’ primary objective is to critically focus on the internal growth, development, and systems that lead to discipleship multiplication. This person must be a high-capacity leader, as they will lead the entire Christian Education experience, developing discipleship pathways for new and mature believers. This position will lead and oversee all key discipleship initiatives of our church, guest services, and other activities that ensure all people have a great first impression at First Calvary. This person should see themselves as a lead culture ambassador, empowering guests, and members to take their next step in faith. This person must have a passion for scripture, people, and leadership development. 

Primary Responsibilities Discipleship – Making Disciples who love Jesus. • Serve as lead visionary for ministries within Christian Education (Associate Ministers, Sunday School, Adult Bible Study, New Member Connect, Growth Track, Vacation Bible School, and new church-wide discipleship/evangelism initiatives. • Champion the discipleship and assimilation of New Members into the life and ministry of First Calvary. • Create and facilitate “Culture Class”, a quarterly volunteer leadership training to equip volunteers for the work of ministry. • Oversee Baptism, Right Hand of Fellowship, and support collaborative planning for church-wide programming. Connections – Cultivating Community • Assist the Pastor in casting vision and implementing scalable systems to support discipleship pathways and outreach for new and mature believers. • Design and own the process and systems that take people from visitor to disciple to leader. • Create fresh and dynamic experiences for first-time guests and act as host in New Member Connection Events in partnership with staff, volunteers, and leaders. • Build learning communities with curriculum and provide ongoing support all believers. Leadership – Serving by example. • Lead in the growth and development of staff and volunteers through trainings. • Supervise direct reports under the umbrella of discipleship (youth, young adults, seniors, hospitality) • Assist the Pastor in preaching, teaching, leading worship, and coaching as assigned. • Create new systems of engagement with church management software. • Solid stewardship with responsible budget planning and accountability. • Actively support and engage the mission and vision of First Calvary Baptist Church. • Serve as a lead strategist for implementation of church’s strategic plan.

Qualifications – • 3-5 years of experience in strategic planning, leading visions, discipleship development, and/or outreach campaigns. • Teaching as primary gift. Ability to handle the Biblical text with integrity and creativity. • Ideal candidates possess both a theological degree and practical/relevant ministry-related experiences and education. • Strong oral and written communication skills; flexible leadership. • Understand ministry operations & strategic planning. • A passionate servant. 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to PASTORLAVARIN@FIRSTCALVARY.ORG. Phone inquiries are not accepted. Deadline 11/30 at 5PM.

Cypress Lake United Methodist Church is a large worshiping community in the Southwest District of the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Church is blessed with a talented lay leadership team and an exciting staff, which includes the position of Director of Family Ministries. The Director reports to the Associate Pastor and is responsible for building upon current attendance numbers through proven recruitment strategies and administering the youth and children’s ministries at the church. The Director will work with the pastoral team, staff, and laity to achieve the mission and vision of the church. 

Specific responsibilities include overall development, planning, and implementation of an engaging ministry for children and youth from birth through twelfth grade, including the selection of curriculum, activity planning, and implementation of special events. The Director must be skilled at recruiting, training, empowering, and supervising a large laity servant leadership team to accomplish these responsibilities. The Director also must be committed to forming lasting, impactful relationships with parents and caregivers, also guiding them in their journeys as parents and disciples. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Evaluate, select, and implement weekly curriculum to include hands-on learning experiences, including procurement of any needed supplies for teachers/facilitators from ages birth through 12th grade. • Recruit, train, empower, supervise, and provide resources for laity servant leaders serving in the area of ministry and its special events. • Ascertain need for nursery coverage for infants during services and programming and staff with existing pool of nursery workers. • Coordinate camps and mission trips for children and youth. • Develop and implement an effective church-parent communication system, including mass emails, social media accounts, device applications (apps) and/or text programs. • Lead fundraising efforts as directed by pastoral staff, including the annual pumpkin patch. • With pastoral staff, facilitate instruction for youth confirmation on an annual basis, and follow up with confirmands and parents/guardians to encourage continued involvement. • Prepare children’s baptism certificates and follow up with parents/guardians to encourage continued involvement. • Serve as staff liaison to Bright Beginnings Early School to promote spiritual formation and discipleship opportunities, including but not limited to chapel, with the students while working also to strengthen the partnership and attendance between the staff and families and the church. • Coordinate with staff and laity to plan and implement family-focused events, not only for those currently attending and in programs, but to include community and school outreach to grow the programs. • Prepare the annual programmatic budget request. • Attend weekly staff and ministry team meetings. • Maintain files and digital records of attendance for children and families. • Ensure compliance with the Child Protection Policy, including verification volunteers working with children have a current acceptable background check on file and have completed annual training. • In the absence of youth ministry staff, o Assume responsibility for youth ministry. • In the absence of children’s ministry staff, o Assume responsibility for children’s ministry. o Plan and conduct the Third Grade Bible ceremony. o Serve as director of Vacation Bible School. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION: Educational, Background & Experience Requirements: • Professing Christian; • Bachelor’s degree in Children’s Ministry, Education, or related field required; • Experience in providing Christian-based education for children or youth, with experience in a United Methodist Church preferred; • Experience in growing church programs for children or youth. Core Competencies: • Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff. • Ability to resolve conflict. • Ability to build and empower effective teams. • Ability to work with diverse personalities. • Skilled in organization and recordkeeping. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in church management or children’s check-in software preferred. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: • Salary starting at $50,000, commensurate upon experience. • Benefits: Health insurance (with 80/20 employer match for employee after 90-day probationary period), employer-matched retirement available after 12-month probationary period. Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance opportunities available

REPORTS TO: Associate Pastor POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Nursery Workers CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Exempt WORK SCHEDULE: Approximate total of 40 hours per week COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: Biweekly 

First Presbyterian Church LaGrange, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), seeks an Associate Pastor for Youth and Families to join our pastoral staff in a full-time, ordained position focused on intentionally building community that forms disciples and transforms lives. Please see the Church Leadership Connection (https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/11931/view/) and the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee's website (https://www.fpclagrange.org/apnc) for more information and to apply.

Watershed is an urban, justice-minded church community in the heart of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina in search of a children’s director for our kids ministry called GreenHouse. At Watershed, and in GreenHouse we believe every child is born into this world fully loved and accepted by God. This divine love is the flame that animates and energizes a child. Our purpose then as parents and as the church is to fan this flame. To protect, nurture and shape our children’s hearts and minds from infancy to adolescence such that they see and relate to themselves, others and the world through a lens of hope, compassion and joy. The director of GreenHouse is responsible for leading the ministry volunteers, implementing age and theological appropriate curriculum, and partnering with the rest of the Watershed team in our broader mission.

The Pastoral Search Committee of the Shiloh Baptist Church greets you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Believing that God is the One who calls pastors to shepherd his people (Jeremiah 3:15), the Shiloh Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking God’s choice for the position of Senior Pastor. The Pastor must be God fearing, demonstrate an enthusiastic love for Christ, possess and apply a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible, utilize the Baptist doctrine, and have a clearly defined vision for the Church. The Shiloh Baptist Church was established over 144 years ago in 1880. We have been proudly situated in the urban community of Norfolk, Virginia since that time.

General church info - (please visit lowchurch.org for a full list of mission and core values): “Knowing Christ and Making Christ Known” - The Lake of the Woods Church is a multi-denominational church, our focus is the person, work and message of Jesus Christ. We take seriously that he is our life and binds us together. We pursue unity. We do not rely upon uniformity to accomplish this, but upon the Holy Spirit. We are a church for all believers and focus on those powerful essentials that all believers embrace. The vision and purpose of The Lake of the Woods Church is to teach and preach the Gospel, and equip every member and all who come to our church, to become mature, ministering, and worshiping disciples of Christ. Please visit lowchurch.org for a complete list of our beliefs and values. 

General description of position (taken from Position Description): - To provide leadership in the development, implementation, and management of the Youth and Children’s Ministries (age infant through grade 12). - Under the guidance and support of the Senior Associate Pastor, the incumbent will develop, plan, and oversee ministry volunteers and implementation of the Youth and Children's programs.  - Carry the vision of The Lake of the Woods Church, “Knowing Christ and Making Christ Known” to the youth and children of the church through the TEAMS approach: Teaching Evangelizing Actualizing Art Missioning Socializing (Fellowship) - Work with Elder for Youth and Elder for Children and Young Families to plan for upcoming budget years. - Coordinate with Elder for Communications to produce timely communications to students and parents through website updates, social media, and emails.  

Application Requirements: - Resume/CV - Statement of Faith coinciding with The Lake of the Woods Church’s Mission & Core Values found at https://www.lowchurch.org/mission-core-values/ (750 words of less) - Statement of teaching philosophy, specific to Youth and Childrens Ministry.

Plan, participate, recruit, and equip leaders for the weekly youth program. Plan and organize confirmation for ninth graders. Plan and participate in summer senior high trips, and plan and participate in overnight weekend fellowship activities. Plan and organize Youth Sunday. Serve as part of a multi-pastor team to include rotating hospital coverage, Day School Chapel, and regular meetings with staff and senior pastor. Participate in weekly worship, preach on occasion, and conduct weddings, baptisms, and funerals when requested.