Bay Area church of Christ is a diverse congregation that meets just outside of Tampa, Florida.

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Our ethnic and economic diversity sets us apart as a place where people from all walks of life come together to worship God. The Bay Area church family consists of 300+ members who are committed to showing God’s love to the community, and we want our teens to be a part of that. Check out our youth group Instagram page to learn more about who we are.

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We offer a competitive salary with benefits.

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Youth Minister for the Bay Area church of Christ

The Youth Minister is responsible for the spiritual development and execution of a purpose-driven youth ministry to 7th-12th graders. The Youth Minister will be responsible for coordinating youth classes and all the youth ministry volunteer staff.   

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Our youth minister is willing to take a leadership role in order for our program to reach its potential for God’s service. Your vision, goal and mission should reflect God’s will for His church and our youth.

You must have the desire to build relationships with teens and their families. You will continue to build rapport between the youth ministry and other ministries within the congregation.

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Plan and schedule 1 major and 2 minor youth group activities per month outside of standard congregational meeting times.

 

Attend, chaperone, and facilitate area youth events including but not limited to:

• Bay Area Week and Winter Camp at Central Florida Bible Camp

• Sonquest in Orlando, Florida

 

Plan and implement programs that include:

 

WORSHIP:

Model and promote the growth of individual worship activities

Plan and coordinate devotionals and youth worship assemblies

Find ways to involve the youth in church activities and assemblies

 

OUTREACH/FELLOWSHIP:

Model evangelistic spirit

Structure activities that are targeted for both churched and unchurched teens

Plan fun activities that will encourage friendship and evangelism 

 

EDUCATION:

Curriculum Development in cooperation with and direction from Elders and deacons of youth

Finding resources for classes.  Teach engaging youth group Bible classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

 

SERVICE: 

Develop opportunities of service for the youth, serving both the congregation and community outreach

 

COMMUNICATION: 

Develop and use channels of communication with youth, parents, staff and elders

Ability to teach teens in engaging manner using Biblical principles 

 

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A college/university degree in Bible, Ministry or related field, or experience as a Youth Minister, or a combination of education and experience. Consideration will be given as well to other applicable experience. New (or soon to be) graduates welcome to apply. 

 

Skills/ knowledge and abilities:

• Strong understanding of scriptures and ability to apply them

• Strong relationship building

• Strong communication

• Shows leadership

• Creative lesson presentations

• Capable of planning and organizing multiple events per month

• Network with other area youth groups

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HOW TO APPLY:

Email a resume to Travis Steed at travissteed@yahoo.com