Church of St. Michael and St. George (http://www.csmsg.org) in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a full-time Youth Minister to work with a youth ministry team of staff and volunteers as well as oversee the youth programs.
This established youth ministry provides a solid foundation for Christian maturity for our 6th-12th graders, their families and friends by:
- engaging them in transforming relationships with God and each other
- cultivating lifelong habits of worship and service
- loving and nurturing them as they become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.
The Youth Minister assists in fulfilling the mission statement of the youth ministry by
- recruiting, equipping, and supporting the current team of weekly adult volunteers as well as new volunteers to minister to and with youth
- working in partnership with the Youth Ministry Leadership Team to create and fulfill the vision of the youth ministry through long-term goals and initiatives
- infusing energy and creativity into all programs sponsored by the youth ministry
- establishing relationships with youth, shepherding them and helping them develop in their own relationship with Jesus Christ as well as other youth and adults
- working in partnership with the Program Coordinator to provide Christian formation for the youth
- overseeing and working with a team of youth ministry interns in serving the young people at CSMSG
- engaging parents in the life of their teens and ministry in the church
Qualified candidates must have a college degree, several years of experience in youth ministry in a larger church, knowledge and understanding of the Episcopal tradition, and a passion for serving and equipping young people and volunteers. Interested candidates can send a cover letter and resume to jeff [at] ymarchitects [dot] com.