Youth Minister

This is a full-time ministerial position assigned within the Henryetta Church of Christ to serve the Lord with a passion and sincere love for God in the area of youth ministry. This ministry is to promote growth in relationship with the Lord, relationships with one another within the youth group, and outreach to the lost. The purpose is to help our youth learn how to glorify God in word, worship, and in their daily lives.
The Youth Minister will work within the vision and mission of the Henryetta Church of Christ as a member of the ministry team, under the direction of the eldership, and in cooperation with the pulpit minister and deacons as part of the congregational leadership team. His primary area of responsibility is the edification and guidance of the youth group through biblical teaching and example. He will also provide leadership for planning and coordinating of all activities, functions, and special events related to the youth program of the Henryetta Church of Christ. He is expected to be the leader and to provide the day-to-day guidance necessary to get the most and best results from the youth program. He is to facilitate youth ministry planning and keep the elders advised. His life should be a model that demonstrates he is a faithful Christian, husband and/or father (if applicable); and he must set a proper example of Christian behavior at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and organizing effective youth programs. Implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, evangelism, as well as ministry and mission opportunities.
• Teaching teen classes and developing 6th-12th grade students into life-long members of the faith equipped to apply biblical values to everyday situations.
• Providing opportunities for students to put into practice what they have learned (e.g., service projects, retreats, camps).
• Planning and supervising youth activities (e.g., devotionals, game nights, meals, trips and outings, church camp, Vacation Bible School, local and regional youth rallies).
• Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer youth staff with diverse talents and personalities.
• Managing funds wisely that are provided by the congregation and managing student fees for events and trips in a timely fashion.
• Building relationships with each young person within the congregation and fostering the development of a cohesive youth group.
• Providing counseling and spiritual guidance to youth on an individual basis; using best judgment on when, where, and how to administer the counseling and guidance.
• Communicating regularly with students and parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activities. Keeping parents updated on ministry strategies and plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement.
• Encouraging teens to participate in the worship and activities of the church. Integrating youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally generational; striving to unite with and complement other ministries.
• Being accountable to the elders, and providing status reports to the elders concerning contacts, activities, issues, concerns, and needs.