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Purpose and Function:

The Youth Pastor role exists to equip, disciple and empower young people to pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities:

Building and implementing a strategic vision for youth ministry. Teaching and shepherding youths in their spiritual journeys. Overseeing all aspects of youth ministry. Recruiting and empowering volunteers.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in leading youth initiatives, teaching youth, and building strong programs to support youth work.
• College degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Talent for building and implementing a captivating vision for youth ministry, envisioning and inspiring others and framing ideas that stir interest and capture the attention of young people.
• Fostering a culture  for a healthy, and a Christlike community.
• Recruiting and casting a vision for volunteers.
• Good communication especially in teaching/preaching, using language to clearly and effectively articulate ideas.

Personal Traits:

• A relationship with Jesus that is demonstrated by example and inspires people to follow.
• Must be spiritually-aligned and must support the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church of Tewksbury.
• Strong desire to see young people\’s lives transformed through teaching, community, and acts of service.
• A work approach resulting in performance at the highest levels of quality.
• Inclination to work independently and under self-direction but with healthy interdependence on others.
• Interpersonal discernment, approaching relationships with a blend of maturity, humility, and boldness.
• Intentionality about maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Building and implementing a strategic vision for youth ministry.
  • Developing ideas, structures, and experiences for youths by engaging both theological and creative perspectives on curriculum, programming, and gatherings.
  • Teaching the bible and shepherding youth.
  • Carefully aligning the vision for youth ministry with the missional identity of First Baptist Church.
• Leading a team of staff and volunteers to develop and execute youth ministry programming.
  • Determining broad content focus for the entire ministry year.
  • Developing sermon series and small group discussion content, intentionally focusing on age appropriate spiritual formation.
  • Being able to preach when asked.

• Coaching team members where improvements are necessary.

• Participating fully as part of the First Baptist Staff team.
  • Prioritizing all staff gatherings (morning prayer, staff meetings, bible studies, retreats, etc.).
  • Engaging in team and church-wide events and activities as necessary.
  • Organizing a yearly vacation bible school.
  • Stewarding budgeted resources and financial obligations for respective ministry areas.
• Being open to other tasks.