Minnesota Youth and Young Adult Ministry Positions

Last Entry May 14, 2013

Church: Plymouth Covenant Church, Plymouth 
Position: Senior High Youth Pastor
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: The Senior High Youth Pastor will be responsible for providing God honoring ministry to 9th -12th grade students so they can become more passionate and equipped followers of Jesus.  This is a full time position that will work in collaboration with the Jr High ministry for continuity and development of the whole youth ministry program. 
Candidate Description: A contagious Christ follower with a heart that burns for high school students to grow deeper in Christ. Full job description found on church website. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to the contact below. 
Contact: Tom Williams  
Email: PCCSeniorHighYP@gmail.com 
Web: www.plymouthcovenant.org 
Date Received: 14 May 2013

Church: Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie
Position: Junior High Program Assistant
Open To: Men
Job Description: Wooddale Church is seeking a young adult passionate about working with junior high school students in the local church. This person will minister by developing relationships with 7th-9th grade students and their parents, coordinating and executing ministry events, and equipping and training volunteers. This person will work closely with the Junior High Pastor while also gaining exposure to the entire church ministry. The position is for current students and is designed to be half-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months. 
Candidate Description: This position must be a young adult who is currently attending college or seminary and is preparing for future vocational ministry. Send a resume and a cover letter explaining both what you might have to offer to this position and how this position could help prepare you for future vocational ministry. 
Contact: Julie Faltinson 
Phone: 952.656.1474 
Email: julie.faltinson@wooddale.org 
Web: www.wooddale.org 
Date Received: 14 May 2013

Church: Prairie Oak Community Church, Andover
Position: Student Ministries (PT)
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: Looking for someone who will lead our student ministries program. Potential to grow into a full-time position. Current middle and high school attendance is 40-50. 
Candidate Description: Candidates should be self-driven, outreach-oriented, team builders and passionate about students encountering God. 
Contact: Steve Gahagen
Phone: 763-434-8191 
Email: poccsteve@mac.com
Web: prairieoakchurch.net
Date Received: 11 April 2013

Church: Riverway Church, Champlin
Position: Youth Pastor (PT)
Open To: Men
Job Description: Riverway Church is looking for someone to help start our youth ministry from the ground up! Part time: 10-20 hours per week. Riverway is a non-denominational church that started in 2011 and is already a growing congregation! 
Candidate Description: Someone with a heart for God demonstrated through deep character, a passion for teenagers to grow in God and a team player! 
Contact: Ryan Elie 
Phone: 612-354-1377 
Email: ryan@riverwaychurch.com
Web: www.riverwaychurch.com
Date Received: 8 April 2013

Church: Cornerstone Church, Blaine
Position: Director of Worship Ministry, Director of Jr./Sr. High Youth Ministry 
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: Cornerstone was planted in 2003 and meets in the Blaine High School Auditorium in Blaine, MN.  We are a spiritually healthy EFCA church with incredibly strong relationships and a love for invitation and outreach.  Our church is filled with a love for Jesus and each other.  Cornerstone is a special place, and we seek to communicate that to others.  More can be found at the website listed below.
Responsibilities of the position:
Worship (around 15 hours)

1. Meet with Pastor to receive and execute worship service vision and direction.
2. Volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling.
3. Coordinate set up of sound equipment and stage, as well as take-down.

4. Worship Leadership

   1. Select songs and determine flow of music
   2. Direct practices and Sunday morning worship.
5. Oversight of ministry budget.

Youth (around 25 hours)

1. Meet with Pastor/Elder to communicate vision and direction of ministry.
2. Volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and relationship.
3. Help develop and implement strategies to reach unchurched youth
4. Help develop and implement strategies to disciple Christian youth
5. Oversight of ministry budget. 

Candidate Description: Qualifications:

1. Musically gifted and trained.
2. Gifted to evangelize and disciple middle school and high school youth.
3. Degree in an area of ministry or music, or equivalent experience preferred.
4. Ability to oversee contemporary worship ministry of the church and supporting technology.
5. Ability to oversee ministry to middle school and high school youth.
6. Experience incorporating volunteer musicians into worship ministry, and volunteer leaders into youth ministry preferred.
7. Willing to support the church constitution, statement of faith, and policies and become a member.
8. A love of Jesus Christ and the people of Cornerstone Church.

Contact: Pastor Jeremy Lind 
Phone: 763-783-1983 
Email: pastor@ccblaine.org
Web: www.ccblaine.org 
Date Received: 24 March 2013 

Church: Cambridge Lutheran Church 
Position: Director of Youth Ministry 
Open To: Men and Women 
Job Description: Cambridge Lutheran Church is seeking an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ to serve as their Director of Youth Ministry. The purpose of this position is to design and direct a ministry program that reaches young people (primarily 9th through 12th grade) and their families through education, service, worship, and fellowship activities that promote a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and involvement in the church. The Director will provide leadership to fulfill the Vision of the high school ministry:  That youth will celebrate, connect, and contribute as followers of Christ.    
Candidate Description: This person will be highly competent, motivated, and team-oriented.
Full job description available on request.  Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to the contact below.   
Contact: Kari S. Osmek, Interim Director of High School Ministry   
Email: kari@interserveministries.com
Web: www.cambridgelutheran.org
Date Received: 12 March 2013

Church: Cross Winds United Methodist Church, Maple Grove 
Position: Director of Youth Ministries
Open To: Men and Women 
Job Description: Cross Winds United Methodist Church in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a part time (20 hours a week) Director of Youth Ministry. This position's purpose is to direct and oversee the spiritual growth of youth (grades 7 - 12), helping them to connect in faith to Jesus Christ through education, fellowship and missional service.
This position oversees the confirmation program, weekly education classes, monthly fellowship events, and annual summer mission trips. Our youth director is supported by a large team of great adult volunteers.
Cross Winds is a United Methodist congregation located in Maple Grove, in the northwest corner of the Twin Cities. We have six hundred members, with three hundred children and youth. Our current strategic direction calls us (1) to better connect with the young families in our surrounding community, (2) to be innovative in helping our faith community become more alive in Christ, and (3) to bless our surrounding neighbors through loving service and inviting others to experience Christian community.  
Candidate Description: strong faith in Christ, knowledge or willingness to learn about the United Methodist Church, enthusiastic, self starter, encourager, decisive, good time management skills
Prefer: degree in Christian Ed, youth ministry, or related field. Two or more years of experience as volunteer or staff in youth ministry program. 
Contact: Rev Mike Dyrdal
Phone: 763-494-9463 
Email: mike.crosswinds@me.com
Web: www.crosswindsumc.org
Date Received: 12 February 2013

Church: Minnesota Mandarin Christian Church, Edina
Position: Youth Director
Open To: Men
Job Description: Minnesota Mandarin Christian Church (MMCC) of Edina, MN is seeking a Youth Director to oversee the youth program. 

• Youth program is conducted in English.
• The youth director is to provide a biblical discipleship program for MMCC youth that seeks to win the lost to Christ and to help those who are Christians to mature in Christ. 
• This is a 10-12 hours per week commitment, which includes 3 hours teaching (2 hrs each Friday night and 1 hr Sunday afternoon), preparation time, counseling with youth, and regular communications with parents.
• The youth director works under the guidance of youth deacon, and provides monthly status report to Deacon Board.
• This is a paid position.    

Contact: Pi Nian Zhang or Shaoguang Cong 
Phone: 651-646-6139 or 952-201-8530
Email: chang001@umn.edu or scong1111@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.mmcc.info/
Date Received: 24 November 2012