Employment opportunities
Youth Leader
Hams Prairie Christian Church is seeking someone passionate about using their gifts and talents to reach the youth. We have a growing Youth Ministry from the nursery to High School and need someone to take on the privilege of leading young people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. This role will involve teaching truth through God’s Word and developing relationships with the youth during Sunday service, small groups, and serving opportunities. You will work with the Lead Pastor creating and implementing a strategy and vision that draws in families to the Church through Youth Ministry. Being in a leadership role requires that you be a model of personal integrity, discipleship, and evangelism. You will work under the authority of the Lead Pastor and Elders. You must be excellent at working with others including our many volunteers. You will need to be a strong communicator and able to manage with attention to detail and administration skills. We are looking for someone to bring fun, energy, and excitement to the Youth Ministry. This position will be a part-time position, with possibilities to expand into a larger role in the future.
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Job Description:
· Display a Christ-like approach/lifestyle and pray regularly for young people in the church and community.
· Overseeing and examining curriculum for all youth ministry to implement as a cohesive material that edifies the HPCC youth into faithful followers of Christ, pending the Elder’s approval.
· Leading and encouraging the youth towards their spiritual growth and becoming fully devoted followers of Christ.
· During Sunday services interact with the youth, provide support to Tiny Tots and Children’s Church, and serve in Sunday School where needed.
· Oversee, support, and grow HPCC youth ministries including VBS, Jump Start, High School Youth Group, Sunday School, Wednesday Bible Club, and any other additional youth ministry events.
· Develop positive relationships with students and their parents through outreach. Periodically attend student’s events and extracurricular activities they are involved in.
· Minister to families and aid in connecting what happens on a Sunday with what happens at home.
· Recruit, train, and lead adult volunteers and student leaders.
· Periodically report to the Elder and Deacon Boards.
· Support the Lead Pastor and operate under his and the Elder’s authority. Work alongside the Lead Pastor to support the vision for HPCC.
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Job Requirements:
· A clear calling to work with youth and a faithful follower of Jesus.
· A deep commitment to the truth of Scripture.
· Ability to build and lead ministry teams.
· Excellent people and communication skills.
· Agree with and sign HPCC’s Statement of Faith
· Complete and pass a background check.
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Send the following to apply:
· A cover letter sharing a little about yourself, like any experience you have in youth ministry and why you would be a good fit at HPCC.
· A testimony along with your statement of faith and how that aligns with HPCC.
· A resume.
· At least three references, including one from your current Pastor.
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Email: hr@hamsprairiechurch.com
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