Background of GCF:
GCF, formerly known as Homer Baptist, is locatd in the Finger Lakes region of NY just south of Syracuse and north of Binghamton. We are conviently located just off of route 81 in between the towns of Homer and Cortland NY. We are a Non-Denominational Church, changing our name in 2004 when we moved into our new facility. Our congregation is roughly 700 people on the weekends at our two contemporary worship service hours. We are looking for someone to come join our team and build upon our current youth ministry foundation.
Job Description:
The purpose of the Youth Ministry at Grace Christian Fellowship is about providing leadership, discipleship, and direction for the Teens of Cortland NY. The primary focus should be on integrating teens from the Homer and Cortland area and surrounding communities into the Youth Ministry at GCF. The Youth Pastor will also be responsible for building and equipping an effective adult leadership team, producing excellent Youth Group experiences, and leading strong on the weekend.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide an organized weekly meeting for JR/SR High teens that incorporate Bible Study and Small groups through the Fall, Winter, and early Spring.
2. Think through, develop, and implement Sunday morning groups for JR/SR High students. This program should run similar to the school year: Sept - May.
3. Connect relationally with the youth, youth leaders, and parents.
4. Follow up with new attenders of Youth Group and Sunday Morning activities.
5. Focus primarily on Homer and Cortland High schools to develop outreach opportunities to the teens utilizing volunteers and teachers who are connected to GCF.
6. Organize Fall event(s) for students; Organize winter/spring event(s) for students.
7. Set an example of godly character and lifestyle.
Qualifications:
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Working Conditions:
This position receives general direction while working from established policies and objectives. This position plans and carries out assignments and will resolve most conflicts that arise. Completed work is generally monitored only to determine the effectiveness
in meeting position/team objectives. This role works in a fast-paced environment with multiple daily interruptions. It is essential for this role to balance daily responsibilities, while maintaining a high level of concentration.
Grace Christian Fellowship is located in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. The church itself has been a part of the community for multiple generations and continues to engage in God honoring, people edifying, and kingdom advancing ministry. Grace strives to be a church that equips and sends out its people just as Paul writes in Ephesians 4:12-16. Our motto at GCF is Changing lives through Changed lives.
Cortland County, located in New York State’s Fingerlakes Region, offers the very best of upstate living; good schools, a wondrous four-season climate, affordable real estate, attractive downtown areas, and home to the State University of Cortland. As the state’s geographic center, Cortland has easy access to Syracuse and Binghamton via Interstate 81. Ithaca is nearby and is home to Ithaca College and Cornell University as well as several state parks. Agribusiness flourishes in the county as well as light industry, Guthrie-Cortland Medical Center, and small business. The area offers the ability to play outdoors in all four seasons where the vistas are beautiful in this elevated plateau called the Crown City. The church is nicely located between the City of Cortland and the Village of Homer and is easily accessible to the whole county and surrounding areas.