Job Description:
The Student Pastor at Amazing Grace’s purpose is to encourage and develop youth and their parents to become all that God has planned for them on this earth. The measure of his or her success is that they lead people to Jesus and help them grow in their relationship with Him such that they follow hard after Him their whole life and become believers that lead others to Him as well. The Youth Pastor is responsible for the success of student ministries at Amazing Grace by providing leadership and relational discipleship to students from the grades 6-12.

We at Amazing Grace desire a church and youth ministry that:
● Disciples & Equips parents and students to abide with Christ, serve Him and others, and reach others with the Gospel.
● Seeks to create inter-generational environments, thereby providing each student care from a multitude of equipped adults.
● Partners with the parents by encouraging and equipping them to be the primary spiritual caregivers to the students who live in their home.
● Has presence at local school campuses through prayer, service, and appreciation.
● Lives in community with families encouraging each of them in their relationship with Christ and calling to serve Him.
● Builds leaders that reproduce leaders.

Specific List of Scope and Responsibilities:
● To relate with youth in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one.
● To teach God’s Word in a relatable way with excellence.
● To collaborate with the creative arts/worship team to provide opportunities for the students to learn a lifestyle of worship and prayer to engage His presence and abide in Him.
● To recruit, train, and encourage qualified volunteers:
○ To be present in students’ lives
○ Help students clarify their faith
○ Inspire students through their own example
○ Empower students to serve others and live on mission
● To build leaders among students and volunteers that own youth ministry and the overall church.
● To develop and maintain a relationship with the local Middle Schools and High Schools through prayer, service and appreciation.
● To connect relationally with Amazing Grace families and visiting guests.
● To partner effectively with parents for the training of their children and students through consistent communication, helpful resources, practical ideas, etc.
● To maintain and track a budget as related to youth ministry areas.
● To oversee the follow up and assimilation of all first time [student] guests and their parents.
● To track appropriate measurements to ensure the accomplishment of our vision and goals.
● To collaborate and plan efficiently and effectively the events that pertain to youth ministry.
● To create and implement proper promotion for all events and programming.
● To thoroughly enjoy students.
● Plan, organize, and execute ministry programs and events.

WORK CONDITIONS
Hours: 40-45 hours per week (full time)
Compensation: Competitive pay commensurate to education and experience.

Vacation: Two weeks paid vacation, including two Sundays (10 business days) to be scheduled with the Senior Minister.
Date effective: This agreement will become effective on the date signed by both parties.
Provision for change: Changes can be made in this agreement by mutual consent. An evaluation for performance & compensation will be conducted 6 months from the date of hire, then annually thereafter by the Senior Minister.

CONTACT: Tom Alexander, Lead Pastor