Youth Pastor

C3 is a church in pursuit of the presence of God, transformation by the Truth, the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and freedom for the lost.

Job Summary

To serve C3 by providing vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for the middle school and high school ministries of C3 Tri-Cities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a clear vision for middle school and high school ministry that aligns with the church’s mission, values, and discipleship strategy.
• Create distinct, engaging ministry experiences that meet the developmental, relational, and spiritual needs of middle school and high school students.
• Help students understand Scripture, apply biblical truth to everyday life, and develop a lasting foundation for their faith.
• Teach students about the person and work of the Holy Spirit, encouraging them to grow in prayer, worship, spiritual gifts, and sensitivity to His leading.
• Equip students to share their faith, invite friends, serve their communities, and live out the Gospel in their schools and everyday relationships.
• Establish pathways for spiritual growth, mentoring, and student leadership that help students move from participation to ownership of their faith.
• Build a welcoming, energetic ministry culture through relevant teaching, games, worship, events, and meaningful opportunities for connection.
• Intentionally build authentic relationships with students, providing encouragement, pastoral care, mentorship, and consistent personal investment.
• Strengthen relationships with parents through regular communication, proactive follow-up, resources, and opportunities to partner in their student’s spiritual development.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard adult leaders who are passionate about investing in the next generation.
• Equip, train, encourage, and shepherd volunteers while establishing clear expectations, responsibilities, and opportunities for growth.
• Develop relational environments where students can build friendships, ask honest questions, study Scripture, and grow in community.
• Plan and execute weekly gatherings, retreats, camps, outreach initiatives, and special events that foster spiritual growth and belonging.
• Maintain effective systems for communication, attendance, follow-up, scheduling, budgeting, and student safety in accordance with church policies.
• Work closely with the Executive Pastor and other ministry leaders to ensure student ministry supports the broader mission and direction of the church.
• Regularly evaluate ministry effectiveness, student engagement, volunteer health, parent involvement, and spiritual development to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor about departmental issues. 
• Assist supervisor with special projects, events, and diverse tasks in support of C3. 
• Attend any department meetings, regular all-staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of C3 employee policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ongoing financial support for ministries of C3. 
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment.
• Cooperate with leadership by performing any other duties when asked to do so.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Positive attitude with strong hospitality and leadership skills.
• Proven, effective leadership experience.
• Efficient, with excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive in process improvement and maintaining confidentiality.
• Professional, spiritually mature, and comfortable interacting with diverse groups.
• Able to analyze complex, technical situations and develop solutions.
• Ability to read and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity and experience with a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with church management software a plus.
• Strong organizational and office skills.
• Ability to handle constantly changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Maintain the confidentially of sensitive information.
  

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, biblical studies, or a related field, or equivalent ministry experience.

Experience: Five or more years of experience in student ministry or a related ministry leadership role.

Working Conditions and Requirements of Office Environment

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit and occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity to is necessary to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Benefits

• Health Insurance-family coverage, 100% premiums paid by C3
• Dental & Vision Insurance-family coverage, 100%premiums paid by C3
• Begin with 4 weeks PTO annually (does not include holidays)
• 8 paid company holidays plus Thanksgiving week off
• Life Insurance Stipend
• Phone Stipend
• Costco Stipend
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Long Term Disability Insurance, subject to underwriter approval
• Fitness Club Fee Reimbursement
• Vacation Bonus

Job Title: Youth Pastor

Department: Youth

Reports to: Executive Pastor

Status: Full-Time | Salary

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday  | 40hrs

Supervisory role: Yes