Youth Pastor/Leader

Job Details

Job Title: Youth Pastor/Leader (FT Salaried)
Church: Living Hope Wesleyan Church
Web: www.lhwc.org
Social (FB & Insta): @LHWCMadison
YouTube: youtube.com/LHWCMadison


About Living Hope

Living Hope is a healthy and strong Church located in Madison, SD. Living Hope is a Church made up of young and old, white collar and blue collar. Madison is a college and manufacturing town ideally located to enjoy all the good local community has to offer as well as quick and easy access to travel, major arts, professional sports teams and more!

Who We Are

We exist to demonstrate and offer the Living Hope of Jesus to our community and to our world. (1 Peter 1:3-4a)

General Summary

This position directly reports to the Lead Pastor.
The Youth pastor/leader will develop and oversee the discipleship of young people from Middle School to College.

This position will also carry a secondary responsibility within the Church.
Music leading and ability preferred
- Youth Ministry: 75-80%
- Music (other): 20-25%

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach Middle School and High School programming
  
• Plan music and other artistic/creative elements of worship gatherings
  
• Identify and develop current and new Ministry Partners (volunteer leaders) in youth and music
  
• Lead and organize all youth activities (Camps, youth events, fundraisers, etc.)
• Other Possible opportunities – based on interest and skill set – not required
  • Preaching opportunities
    
  • Global Missions Team member/leader
    
  • Small Group leader
    
  • Tech
    
  • Other
•  Personal/Spiritual
  • Have a growing and intentional relationship with Jesus
    
  • Growing and committed relationship with your spouse/family (if applicable)
    
  • Lead and serve humbly in a cooperative team environment
    
  • Have a teachable spirit
    
  • Intentionally grow through books, podcasts, sermons etc.
    
  • Look for ways to provide Hope to the Church, the town and the people around you.
    
  • Get involved in the community. Ex. Volunteer, rec sports, community groups etc.
•  Administrative/Other
  • Congregational care
    
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings
    
  • Attend and participate in Advisory Council (Elder/leader Board) meetings
    
  • Maintain and be accountable with ministry budgets.
    
  • Maintain/utilize any necessary social media outlets for promotion and engagement
    
  • Support other staff and ministries as needed
    
  • Support all Church functions as needed
    
  • Attend required district or denominational events (TBD)
    
  • Complete any and all required reports (TBD)
    
  • Provide efficient and timely communication
    
    

What We are Looking for in a Team Member (Characteristics)

For the individual to join our team, they will need to...

• Embrace a team mindset regarding decisions, planning and support. We believe that we are more effective in serving the people and ministering the Gospel when we do it together.
  
• Regular communication with team and ministry
  
• Dream, create and organize events, resources and people.
  
• Fiscally responsible and creative with resources to accomplish the mission.
  
• Be a person of integrity in work and personal life.
  
• Humble and coachable
  
• A follower of Jesus according to Matthew 22:37-39; that means caring for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

A little bit about Living Hope Wesleyan Church

Living Hope Wesleyan Church is (www.wesleyan.org) located in Madison, South Dakota; We are a part of the Northwest District of the Wesleyan Church.

A little bit about Madison, SD

Madison is a family, University (Dakota State University - DSU), farming and manufacturing town located in Eastern South Dakota.


What Next?

If you believe you'd be a great addition to our team and community, please email your resume and cover letter to kirby@lhwc.org

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