General Information
Job Title:
Youth Pastor
Job Description:
Purpose
The Youth Pastor at Morris Evangelical Free Church (MEFC) leads the partnership among MEFC families to disciple junior and senior high school students in our church and community.
Qualifications
Character
A mature and growing relationship with Christ, displaying the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
A servant-hearted shepherd-leader with a clear call from God to ministry.
Affirms MEFC’s Statement of Faith and additional doctrinal statements.
Evidence of a gospel-centered and discipleship-driven lifestyle with a healthy home/ministry/work balance.
Proactive in relating with a broad range of people with an Affinity for building teams and casting vision.
Emotional maturity and humble confidence.
Competencies
Has a firm grasp of the Bible and can accurately and thoughtfully teach it to others.
Experience leading Jr. and/or Sr. High ministry.
Is a gifted communicator and teacher, able to relate thoughts, concepts, and Biblical truths to individuals with different learning styles (visual, auditory, hands-on, etc.)
Strong administrative/organizational skills.
Formal education or certification in a ministry-related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Is licensed in the EFCA or willing to pursue licensure within the first 3 years of employment at MEFC.
Strong technology skills with the ability to use tools like Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Google Docs, etc), Canva, and Planning Center Online.
Additional skills that would be highly valued in this role include mental health awareness, counseling, conflict resolution/mediation, media production, or online communication.
Expectations & Responsibilities
Work with the Senior Pastor to clarify a strategy for pursuing and implementing MEFC’s mission, values, measures, and strategy within the youth ministry.
Engages with parents/families intentionally and consistently.
Recruit, equip, and empower a team of volunteers, discipling them while they help disciple students.
Lead the youth ministry element and collaborate with all staff in the whole-church elements of our Sunday morning and Wednesday night gatherings.
Create and oversee opportunities (weekly or monthly groups/programs, seasonal events, etc.) for students to hear and respond to the Gospel and apply it to their lives.
Oversee the administrative elements of the youth ministry, including:
tracking student information and engagement
managing the youth ministry calendar
communicating with parents, staff, general and elder boards
creating a yearly budget & managing expenses
submitting quarterly/annual reports
Relationships
Is led by and reports directly to the Senior Pastor
Is accountable to the Elders
Collaborates with all staff members and key ministry volunteers
Leads, equips, and serves volunteers serving in the youth ministry
Other Infomation
This position is a full-time, salaried exempt position averaging 40-50 hours per week. The salary range is $55,000 – $61,000 depending on experience.
This position is eligible for a 2% matching contribution to a retirement account with FCMM (Free Church Ministers & Missionaries), or 40 additional hours of PTO after one full year of employment.
Receives 80 hours of PTO, which includes sick leave and vacation. Additional unpaid emergency medical/family leave is also available.
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Position Qualifications:
Qualifications
Character
- A mature and growing relationship with Christ, displaying the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
- A servant-hearted shepherd-leader with a clear call from God to ministry.
- Affirms MEFC’s Statement of Faith and additional doctrinal statements.
- Evidence of a gospel-centered and discipleship-driven lifestyle with a healthy home/ministry/work balance.
- Proactive in relating with a broad range of people with an Affinity for building teams and casting vision.
- Emotional maturity and humble confidence.
Application Deadline
01/17/2025
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$55k-$70k
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Morris Evangelical Free Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Evangelical Free Church (EFCA)
City, State
Morris, MN
Description of Organization
Evangelical Free church in Morris, Minnesota is hiring a Youth Pastor
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