Hiring a youth pastor is a significant (and sometimes scary!) process for any church. They'll be in charge of raising the net generation of believers at your church!
But the first step is simple: Create an awesome Youth Pastor Job Description.
This complete guide will walk you through crafting a job description that attracts the best candidates and aligns with your church's mission and vision. We also give you a downloadable version of this template so you can get started!
Below is a youth pastor job description you can use as a template:
Welcome to [Church Name]! We are seeking a passionate and visionary pastor to lead our youth group in [Location]. If you are dedicated to discipling kids, creating a fun environment for them to grow, and embody our values of [list 3-5 key values], we invite you to consider joining our church.
Below are the qualifications we are looking for our new youth pastor to meet:
Here is a non-exhaustive list of the responsibilities and duties the youth pastor of [Church Name] must fill:
To apply for the position of Youth Pastor at [Church Name], please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any additional relevant documents to [email address]. The deadline for applications is [date]. Candidates will be contacted for an initial interview, followed by a more in-depth assessment.
At [Church Name], we believe that finding the right youth leader is a collaborative effort between the church leadership and the candidate. We look forward to welcoming a new youth pastor who shares our vision and is excited to lead our children.
If you feel called to be a part of our community, we invite you to apply and join us in fulfilling our mission together.
The above template will save you so much time as you prepare to hire a new head pastor.
But if you want to guarantee that your church finds the right candidate for the pastor position, your job posting needs to answer a few more questions:
Your job description needs to cover your church's vision for the role of the person who will become your youth pastor.
Articulating this vision will help new candidates know what they're taking on with this role at your church and it also helps weed out any applicants who don't share your ideals.
The template above includes a list of responsibilities. But your church has specific needs that won't be covered by a one-size-fits-all template.
Take some time to list out all the duties a youth pastor needs to fill at your church and include a condensed version of that list in your job posting.
What does a potential youth pastor need to know about your church to make them a good fit? Is there anything specific about your youth group, facilities, or community that a minister needs to know? Share that information in your job listing.
Also, what skills do you need a new youth pastor to have beyond preaching, teaching, and leading games? Do you expect them to bring more young people into the church, counsel kids through hard times, etc? List any special skills you expect them to have.
In addition to the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills you need a youth pastor to know about, share any additional requirements that your church expects.
Do you want a seasoned leader to step into your youth group, or do you prefer a fresh perspective? Do you want someone with a seminary degree or do you prefer experience over degrees?
Your youth pastor's job description will need to address these questions.
Some candidates will expect a salary that is outside of your church's budget. Adding a salary to your job posting will save everyone time and headaches.
If a specific salary amount can't be shared publically, consider posting a salary range that a candidate can expect.
Below are the 5 easy steps to create the best job description when looking for a new youth pastor:
Coordinate with your youth leaders, schedule youth band practice, and plan ahead on one easy-to-use platform.
What makes a good youth pastor?
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says...
"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
A great youth pastor impresses the truths and commandments of God's Word onto the hearts of the children in your care so that they have a firm foundation.
What does the Bible say about youth pastors' responsibilities?
In 1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul says...
"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."
That's the goal and responsibility of every youth pastor. Follow Christ and encourage the kids to do the same.
What attracts youth to church?
There's no single answer to how to grow a youth group.
However, a youth pastor who is passionate, sincere, and really values the kids in the program will go a long way to bring other kids to your church.
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The more thought and effort you invest in creating a compelling job description, the more likely you are to attract candidates who are not only qualified but also genuinely passionate about contributing to the growth and well-being of your youth group.
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