Job Description

Harbor Church is seeking a relational, visionary and spiritually mature Youth Pastor who is passionate about discipling students and partnering with parents to raise lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. Harbor Youth serves grades 6 to 12, averaging 63 students weekly with 12 to 15 adult volunteer leaders and a $25,000 annual budget. This is a full-time role reporting directly to the Lead Pastor. The Youth Pastor provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for Harbor Youth, serving as vision caster, shepherd, leader developer and relational presence in students' lives. Responsibilities include designing and leading weekly gatherings; developing a three-year strategic ministry plan; recruiting, training and mentoring volunteer leaders; leading and developing youth interns alongside the Lead and Executive Pastors; building student small groups and a student leadership team; engaging students at schools, sporting events and community activities; and partnering closely with parents through resources, training and regular communication. The role also builds intentional transitions from Children's Ministry into Student Ministry and prepares graduating seniors for college, trade school, military service, careers or young adult ministry. Working with Children's Ministry and other ministries, the Youth Pastor helps shape a unified Next Generation strategy. Additional duties include joining the Sunday Teaching Team 3 to 5 times a year, using digital and social media communication, participating in staff meetings and church-wide initiatives, and overseeing annual planning, budgeting, calendars and events. Salary is $60,000 to $68,000, with health, dental and vision insurance (employee), a 3% retirement match, a professional development stipend, a housing allowance and PTO. To apply, submit a résumé, a cover letter about your calling to student ministry, and optionally a ministry philosophy and teaching links, through the Aaron Hur Group Career Portal.

About the Organization

Harbor Church in Westminster, Colorado (Denver metro) is a healthy, growing, community-focused church that exists to Welcome Home the Hurting, Equip and Launch the Called, and Make Jesus Tangible, one life at a time. It is known for authentic relationships, biblical teaching, intentional discipleship and developing leaders. Aaron Hur Group has been retained to conduct this national search.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Theology, Biblical Studies, Christian Leadership or a related field required. Seminary or graduate theological training is welcome but not required. - 2+ years of full-time youth ministry experience (preferred) - Demonstrated success leading middle school and high school ministries - Experience recruiting and developing volunteer leaders and mentoring student leaders or interns - Strong biblical teaching and communication abilities - Experience creating ministry systems and strategic plans. Budget and calendar experience is preferred. - Ability to build strong partnerships with parents and families - Clear, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and full agreement with Harbor Church's Statement of Faith - Lifestyle consistent with biblical leadership, plus successful background check - Flexibility for evenings, weekends, camps, retreats, conferences and events