Goals for Youth Ministry. The youth are to:
1. Seek God through prayer, worship, Bible study, fellowship and ministering to others.
2. Build a firm foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.
3. Increase in faith as they seek God’s plan for their lives.
4. Build relationships pleasing to God with Christ, each other, the Youth Director and members of the congregation.
5. Participate in activities and experiences that build Christian character and provide opportunities for leadership.
6. Witness to the power and glory of God in thought, word, and deed.
Background for Youth Director. The Youth Director is to have:
1. A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Experience in leading Bible studies.
3. Experience in working with middle and high school youth.
4. An ability to empower prospective leaders.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to guide, rather than control.
Job Description for Youth Director. The Youth Director is to:
1. Lead Bible studies and share leadership in a contemporary service.
2. Work with youth to plan movie nights and other recreational activities.
3. Build strong relationships with the youth.
4. Develop and support leaders among the youth.
5. Identify and develop talents of the youth by involving them in worship and projects.
6. Visit in homes of youth.
7. Attend activities in which youth are involved at school and in the community.
8. Provide learning opportunities for youth and involve them in mission in the church, community, nation, and world.
9. Enroll church members in working with youth in projects, activities, and meal preparation.
10. Publicize events using the church bulletin and newsletter, e-mail, and texting.
11. Periodically meet with the Pastor, Youth Committee, and Session to report on and review youth ministry.
Starting date: Immediate
Hours per week: 20
Apply by sending resume’ and statement to:
Mount Horeb Presbyterian Church
4517 Rockfish Road
Grottoes, VA 24441
or email to mt.horeb@ntelos.net
For phone inquiries, please call the church office at 540.249.5141