Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
Dalton First United Methodist Church – Job Description
Job Title: Pastor of Youth Ministries
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Purpose: The Pastor of Youth Ministries will lead the Youth of our church and help guide young people to a healthy and engaged Christ centered life. Be responsible for creating and encouraging an active youth ministry program. In accordance with direction from the Senior Pastor, engage the youth of our church and those of our community in a way that provides a safe place to belong that gives the youth the courage to be set apart as Christians and resilient to unhealthy peer pressures.
Job Duties:
- Develop lesson plans and an overall strategy that leads the Youth to Christ and develops their sense of Christian discipleship to our community and others.
- Organize, plan, and lead activities that draw Youth to our programs.
- Be responsible for growing the attendance and results of the Youth Program
- Hold regularly scheduled sessions to interact with the youth. Currently:
- Sunday mornings (Sunday School hour)
- Sunday evenings
- Wednesday evenings
- Regularly scheduled hours for consultation.
- Be available to the Youth on an as-needed basis.
- Be an active member of the Church’s leadership team
- Develop positive relationships with the Youth and their Parents.
- Display a Christ-like approach and lifestyle and pray regularly for our Young people in the church and our community.
- Maintain Youth Social Media information flow and manage the Church’s Youth accounts.
- Recruit Youth to our program
- Lead programming that will aid in the growth and development of our Youth (for example: XY Factor)
- Responsibly manage the Youth budget. Raise money as needed.
- Create responsibilities for students to serve the Church and their community
- Lead Confirmation activities
- Lead and garner support from the DFUMC Youth Council
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred focus in: Theology, Biblical Studies, or Youth Ministry
Minimum of 2 years or more of Youth Ministry Leadership or supporting role
Email resume and relevant information to: dfumcsearch@optilink.us
Sunday Schedule for Youth
Middle & High School Classes
9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
6th Grade Confirmation Sunday School-
9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Youth P.M. Group-
6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
in Youth Lounge
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Wednesday Schedule for Youth
High School lunch and Hang-out
12:30-1:30 p.m.
(location TBD weekly)
Wednesday Night All Youth-in the Youth Lounge
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
(With the exception of Summer months, see Youth Calendar below for changes and special events)