Hire a Youth Pastor

Job Description

Part-Time | Compensation: $23–$25 per hour (depending on experience) | 12 hours per week.

Newtown United Methodist Church is seeking a creative, dynamic, and proactive leader to help build a youth ministry from the ground up. This is not a traditional youth director role; instead, we are looking for someone who can collaborate with our church to identify and care for a specific group of young people, creatively engage them in faith formation, and develop an innovative and sustainable ministry.

We recognize that youth ministry is not about bringing in a professional to "fix" everything, it is about a whole church community caring deeply and engaging intentionally. We are looking for a visionary leader who can inspire, experiment, and build something meaningful with us.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with the pastor and church leadership to identify and connect with a target youth demographic. • Develop a creative and engaging youth ministry program that aligns with our values of faith, justice, and community. • Build relationships with young people, families, and church members to foster an intergenerational faith community. • Implement innovative approaches to youth discipleship, outreach, and leadership development. • Serve as a mentor and guide for young people as they explore faith, justice, and their role in the world. • Help cultivate a culture of care, creativity, and curiosity within the congregation. • Attend and participate in monthly leadership meetings to ensure alignment with church-wide goals and initiatives. • Encourage youth participation in worship services through readings, music, ushering, and other meaningful roles. • Ensure compliance with Safe Church policies, including background checks and training for volunteers working with youth. Qualifications:
• A passion for youth ministry, innovation, and community-building • A creative and entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to develop new approaches. • Experience working with young people in a ministry, education, or community engagement setting. • Strong communication and leadership skills • Ability to collaborate with pastor, church leaders, and members to build sustainable ministry. • Theological education or ministry experience preferred, but openness to diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This is a part-time position, requiring 12 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on the church's needs and the candidate’s availability.

To Apply:
To apply, candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter detailing their vision for youth ministry and their approach to building an engaging program. Applications can be sent to rbrailsford@verizon.net.

Newtown United Methodist Church

We’re a welcoming church in the heart of Newtown, PA, passionate about making faith real and relevant. At Newtown UMC, we blend tradition with fresh energy and are serious about loving our neighbors and investing in the next generation.

We’re growing, reimagining what church can be, and looking for a Youth Director who gets Gen Z—someone who can build trust, create meaningful moments, and help students grow in faith and purpose.

This is a church that wants to show up for young people. If that’s your vibe, let’s talk.