Hire a Youth Pastor

Job Description

Goal: to help students make Jesus the Centerpoint of their lives

Essential Responsibilities:
-Build relationships with and disciple 6th - 12th grade students. -Create an environment where students can have fun and encounter God. -Coordinate weekly youth services. -Coordinate events such as camps, conferences, or retreats a few times a year. -Build and equip a strong adult leadership team. 1 adult per 8 students may be a good ratio to shoot for. -Oversee student life groups whether they be on Wednesdays, Sundays, or another time during the week. -Involve parents in what you are doing. Encourage them to partner with you in their student's spiritual development. -Encourage students to be involved in the life of the church as a whole by attending Centerpoint services & events, and by serving on the dream team. -Build rapport with schools in the community. -Try to have a youth ministry that is 10% of the average Sunday attendance. - As with all ministry jobs, please be prepared for other miscellaneous duties as needed

Expectations & Conditions of Employment
Exhibits a meaningful and growing relationship with Jesus
Strong leadership ability
Good chemistry with pastor and staff
Actively participates in services, groups, and events
Faithfully practices the spiritual discipline of tithing
Is a team player and willing to help with other areas of ministry
Driven to meet deadlines and do so with excellence.
Be hungry to learn and grow through books, podcasts, mentors, etc.
Stewards well what you have - body, time, resources, workspace, car, etc.
Supports and adheres to CP statement of faith, mission, and core values
Is willing to tweak or change their ministry role as needed

Team leaders at Centerpoint:
1. Enlist - Find people for your team. Share the vision to help people understand the part they can play. Usually, one on one, face to face recruiting is most effective.

1. Equip - Meet with your team leads at least once a month. Communicate details often. Make sure they have good tools. Model culture. Reproduce yourself.

2. Encourage - Recognize, reward, give shoutouts, cards, texts to team members. Pray with them. Also encourage them to show up, be on time, use good judgement, etc.

3. Empower - Give team members authority to oversee parts of the ministry. Let them schedule, organize, make decisions, solve problems, lead.

Centerpoint Church

Centerpoint Church is a nondenominational church focused on helping people make Jesus the center point of their lives.