Director of Youth Ministries

Calvary United Church
St Jacobs, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/16/2017
Categories: Church/Ministry
Job Type: Part-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

Director of  Youth Ministries 

Overview

Calvary United Church (Calvary) is looking to hire a part-time, 20 hours per week, paid Director of  Youth Ministry.   Calvary is led by the Holy Spirit and has the heart of Christ to see people encounter and be transformed by God.  We’re looking for someone who will be awesome at leading our Youth, and who will partner with God and join our church to help see His Kingdom come.

 

Important Aspects of the Director of  Youth Ministry Job

  • Building on and digging deeper into the current youth programs in place for Calvary’s junior youth (grade 6-8) and senior youth (high school) 
  • Creating a culture and providing opportunities in which youth can learn biblical truths, step forward in faith, apply learnings to their lives and circumstances, and share their unique gifts with our church and the greater body of Christ
  • Investing time in building up our youth and encouraging them as they walk through key life events like starting high school, getting their first job, transitioning off to university/college, etc. 
  • Organizing, leading and continuing to build up a team of volunteer youth leaders
  • Partnering with the Lead Ministry Staff to create and communicate a vision for youth ministry at Calvary that helps our youth find their identity in Christ, equips our youth for their future, and that fits within the broader vision of Calvary.
  • Build connections with both youth and families
  • Faith in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour as demonstrated through your attitudes, outlook and decisions
  • Adherence to Calvary’s Child Protection Policy (see Calvary’s website for the policy)

 

Application Process

We’re looking for someone who will be a good fit with our staff team and our church.  We’d like to hear about your gifts and skills, and how you would see them applied in your leadership of our youth.  To apply please send your resume along with a cover letter and a brief statement of faith to search@calvaryunited.com.  Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  Preference will be given to candidates who apply before mid June 2017.

About Calvary United Church

Located in St. Jacobs Ontario, Calvary is a Christ centred and Holy Spirit led congregation. We long to bring people into encounter with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, the presence of Jesus, and the love of our Glorious Father. As a body we’re established with both great small town roots and a significant membership influence coming from the greater Kitchener-Waterloo area. Calvary wants to help people connect with God, grow in their faith and finds ways to make an impact on our world. For more information, visit www.calvaryunited.com.
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