Youth Pastor in Shoreview, Minnesota at Renovation Church

About Renovation Church

Renovation Church is a fast-growing community that is passionate about following Jesus and helping others do the same. Over the past four years, Renovation Church has grown from a church of 500 to over 3,000 people and moving to multiple locations in the north metro of Minnesota. Renovation Church is a Bible-believing church affiliated with Converge.

About the role

We are looking to hire a Youth Pastor to help lead students from 6 to 12th grade at the Shoreview location. This is an on-site, part-time position working 20 hours per week (flexible daytime + Wednesday nights). The compensation for this position is $25 per hour.

What you'll do

Key Leader for Youth Ministry

• Provide vision and leadership for the Youth Ministry
• Manage organizational structure, making adjustments as needed
• Work regularly with Youth Ministry volunteers to gather feedback and refine the ministry
• Consistently invest in students' lives outside of Wednesday nights

​​Wednesday Night Programming

• Plan, oversee, and lead the weekly Wednesday night youth group for middle and high school students
• Prepare and deliver biblically based and engaging messages tailored to teenagers
• Facilitate a welcoming environment where students' faith can grow in community, inspiring them to follow Jesus and help others do the same
• Coordinate musical worship with the worship leader

Training & Supporting Volunteers

• Recruit key youth volunteers to disciple students
• Identify and develop key leaders (students and adults) to grow in their leadership ability, support volunteers, and carry out various ministry tasks
• Train, support, and encourage volunteer leaders with consistent training and discipleship resources

Youth Ministry Administration

• Prepare small group discussion guides and other resources to equip leaders
• Maintain consistent communication with students and parents through effective channels such as email and social media
• Oversee the purchasing of supplies, equipment, etc.
• Plan and execute special youth events (e.g., summer camps, retreats, or outreach nights).
• Be the point person for escalated questions, concerns, and issues from students/parents/staff/volunteers.

Qualifications

Lifestyle

• Personal, growing, and mature relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrates a consistent lifestyle and is of strong character
• Demonstrates a humble and teachable attitude
• Responsible and reliable in work and life
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to and active participation in the local church.

Giftedness and Abilities

• Demonstrates an ability to relate with people of all ages (youth and adults)
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise qualified volunteers
• Must be a reliable self-starter, delegator, leader, and team player
• Ability to identify needed refinements and implement effective changes
• Strong communicator with the ability to teach biblically sound and engaging messages to teenagers
• Ability to handle conflict with maturity

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate church or facility buildings, often including steps
• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, and bending
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds