Job Board

Vision: We desire a Youth Pastor who loves God and the Word uncompromisingly. Who is equipped to work with teens and their parents to help them navigate living in a secular culture. This is a mission field that requires a thinker who cares about teens and who desires to equip them for the college years and real life here and now.

 

1 – Qualifications:

-Character – 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9 qualifications:

• Must love the Lord and spend time with God regularly.
• If married, love his wife and children seeing them as first ministry responsibility.
• Must be a man of integrity with compassion for people and with the ability to work well with multiple different personality types and especially teenagers.
• Must be humble, teachable, and loyal to the leadership of Grace Church Seattle.
• Must be a team player.

 -Education / Experience –

• Bachelors or Master’s in Biblical Studies, Youth Ministry, Divinity, or similar degree required.
• Three or more years of impactful youth ministry experience.

 

-Competencies –

• Must be a pastor, able to connect with students on their level without compromising the gospel.
• Must be a teacher, able to exegete Scripture and teach in a way that connects with students.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and is competent in administration.

 

2 – Responsibilities:

–Develop a youth program (e.g., SS, youth group, small groups, events) for Middle and High School.

• Lead Middle School to focus on outreach and discipleship.
• Develop and lead High School students to learn to navigate a secular culture.
• Recruit parents and volunteers to work with youth in the above ministries.
• Spend time with students in their environment to win their hearts and inspire them to follow Jesus.

 

-Other Expectations:

1. To the Senior Pastor (or Elder designee)

• The Senior Pastor is your supervisor.
• Without a Senior Pastor, an Elder will take on this role until a Senior Pastor is hired.
• Weekly prayer, mentorship, and accountability in personal life and professional responsibilities.
• Yearly review in April – post Easter.

 

2. In relation to Staff:

• Preach (1-6 times per year).
• Collaborate with Children’s Director to develop events, k-12 discipleship plan, scheduling, etc.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in Elder Meetings at your request or when invited.
• Participate in church events (e.g., Easter, Christmas Eve, Serve Day, Forums, equipping, etc.).
• Fill in for C.E. Director when on vacation or sick.

To Apply: Pastor Ryan - prfaust@gracechurchseattle.org - 206-937-8400