Position Summary

The Youth Pastor is responsible for shepherding young people into a genuine and faithful relationship with God. Coming alongside students so they may discover their God-given identity, purpose, and potential, this role is accomplished by partnering with the Pastor to Families and the broader church community to create systems, organizational structures, and relationships that foster the discipleship of young people and their families. This ministry flows out of a personal devotion to the ways and person of Jesus.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Student Engagement

Provide pastoral support for Youth (6th–12th grade), including:

Approximately 5 contacts per week with students (1–2 face-to-face)
Regular rhythms of attending local Middle and High School events, particularly supporting Cedar Mill Youth in their extracurricular activities
Offering discipleship opportunities outside of weekly Youth gatherings

Meet students on their turf:

Most weeks, meet with students on campus, creatively seeking opportunities to volunteer or visit local campuses
Seek partnerships with schools and other Youth ministries to serve students at local Middle and High Schools

Leadership Development

Youth Team

Recruit and train adult volunteers to mentor and disciple young people
Offer pastoral support in the challenges of working with Youth
Meet with team quarterly to provide training, prayer, and vision

Student Leadership Team

Recruit and train students to evangelize and start on-campus clubs and movements (e.g., Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lunchtime Bible studies)
Meet with student leaders weekly for training, prayer, and vision casting

Gatherings

Wednesday Night Youth (6th–12th Grades)

Creatively engage students at their stage with discipleship that aligns with Cedar Mill’s key strategies: intimacy with God, intentional community, and purposeful mission
Develop a Youth and Student Leadership Team that partners with the Youth Pastor to provide hospitality and spiritual support for the evening
Develop a scope and sequence of Biblical teaching in collaboration with the Pastor to Families

Camps and Trips

Year A

Fall: Fall Retreat
Spring Break: Global Mission Trip
Summer: Christ In Youth (CIY) Conference

Year B

Fall: Fall Retreat
Spring Break: Discipleship-Oriented Trip
Summer: City Camp (Local Mission Trip)

Special Events

Unite — city-wide Youth worship and prayer nights
Outreach events, such as post-game parties, dodgeball tournaments, and similar activities

Work Hours & Conditions

Regular evening and weekend work required
Role involves regular engagement with students in a variety of environments and circumstances

Qualifications

Affirms the church’s Statement of Faith and lives in alignment with its values
Bachelor’s degree required; seminary degree or additional biblical training preferred
Previous ministry experience
Ability to preach and teach Scripture effectively
Ability to offer Biblical counsel
Skilled in conflict management
Ability to recruit, lead, and develop teams
Strong moral character and personal integrity
Personal devotion to the ways and person of Jesus Christ

Spiritual Character

The Youth Pastor is a mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ whose love for young people flows out of a deep personal devotion to God. We are looking for someone of evident humility, wisdom, and strong moral character who demonstrates a shepherd’s heart in walking alongside students and families, models authentic faith in both their ministry and personal life, and is deeply committed to seeing the next generation discover who they are in Christ and step into their God-given purpose.

Cedar Mill Bible Church

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