ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Youth Minister, you'll lead, disciple, and build authentic relationships with our middle and high school students. You'll create a place where teenagers feel known and loved, develop the next generation of student leaders, and partner with parents and our ministry team to help students build a lasting faith.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead weekly youth services and a mid-week Life Group for middle and high school students
- Develop and deliver biblically sound, age-appropriate teaching that helps students grow spiritually
- Build genuine, consistent relationships with students through presence, mentorship, and pastoral care
- Identify, mentor, and develop student leaders within the youth ministry
- Recruit, train, and lead a team of adult volunteers who support student ministries
- Partner with parents and guardians to support students' spiritual growth at home
- Plan and lead youth events, retreats, and our annual summer camp
- Manage the youth ministry calendar, communications, and budget
- Collaborate with our pastoral and ministry team to help shape the culture and direction of student ministries at Image Church
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 2+ years of youth or student ministry experience (paid or volunteer); an equivalent combination of ministry training and experience will also be considered
- A genuine love for teenagers and a gift for building trust with students and families
- Strong communication and teaching ability
- A self-starter who also thrives working within a growing team
- Comfortable with everyday ministry tools like Planning Center
- A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Image Church's mission, vision, and Statement of Faith
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary: $24/hour
- Schedule: Approximately 25 hours/week; Mondays off
- Housing Allowance: Negotiable, based on candidate need and budget approval
- Continuing Education: Church-funded attendance at an annual team conference, with openness to funding additional individual conferences
- Equipment: Laptop and necessary software subscriptions provided (church property)
- Ministry Handoff: Inherits an established group of 40–60 students, with a full handoff from the current children's ministry lead
- Curriculum: Provided, no need to build teaching content from scratch
- Summer Retreat: Week-long summer retreat included; attendance required
OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SAFETY
Because this role works directly with children and students, all candidates must satisfactorily complete a background check and any required child-safety training as a condition of employment. Image Church is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for every student in our care.
FAITH & MISSION ALIGNMENT
- A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Alignment with Image Church's mission, vision, and Statement of Faith
- Willingness to sign and live out our Staff Lifestyle Agreement
- Active participation in the life of our church community through attendance, serving, and giving
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our Gusto Job Board:
https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/image-church-youth-minister-86fee2d0-5f22-4950-b3e8-7aaef97ef8fd