Youth Pastor

About us

Grace Bible Church is a non-demoninational, Gospel focused church in Hollidaysburg, PA.

Our Mission here at GBC is simple.

We exist to glorify God in all that we are and all that we do. We follow Jesus in all of life and lead others to do the same.

Find out more at gbclive.org

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a committed Christian leader with a passion for discipling young people with the gospel. The ideal candidate is an experienced minister who can relate well with youth, parents, and adult volunteers. This role will require a candidate with demonstrated experience equipping youth for ministry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach/Involved with Youth Sunday School
• Lead the church’s efforts to minister with and to youth between ages 7th through 12th grades
• Reach out to unchurched youth in the community, engage them with the gospel, and involve them in the work of the church
• Recruit, develop, and deploy new volunteers for the church’s youth ministry
• In consultation with other youth leaders and senior church leadership, develop an annual budget for the youth ministry and operate within the constraints of that budget
• Regularly teach the Bible to the youth with conviction, compassion, and care
• Lead efforts to minister to the parenting needs of the church body
• Participate in general pastoral duties as needed (weddings, funerals, counseling, etc.)
• Establish a long-term vision for how the church engages youth
• Be available to preach and teach the Bible in adult worship services when asked
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the youth ministry
• Regularly report to the church’s leadership about developments in the youth ministry
• Regularly lead the youth in short-term missions
• Work with other church leaders to find ministry opportunities for youth in the broader church family
• Review all curricula used by the church’s youth ministry and ensure they are consistent with the church’s doctrinal commitments
• Participate in all staff meetings and retreats
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Sr. Pastor

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Understanding of and willingness to serve within the doctrinal commitments of the church
• Preferred at least 5 years’ experience ministering to youth and shepherding youth ministry volunteers
• Strong ability to lead people of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, and generations
• A desire to teach and mentor youth in biblical truth
• Ability to pass a background check
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A growing Christian faith and character
• A commitment to the mission of the church
• A calling to ministry
• A lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9)

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals through teaching, mentoring, and guiding them in their spiritual journey, we invite you to apply for the position of Youth Pastor at our church. We offer a supportive community, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of our youth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Experience:

• youth ministry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollidaysburg, PA 16648: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person