Colorado

Last Entry May 14, 2013

Church: Wellspring Church, Englewood, CO
Position: Youth Pastor
Open To: Men and Women
Job Description: We at Wellspring are devoted to transforming lives in the power of the Holy Spirit. We long to see every dimension of our lives and our world reflect the wonder and joy of Christ’s rule and reign—in every child, parent and person. Position Summary:

• Reporting to the Family Pastor, the Youth Pastor is responsible for developing ministry vision, strategic direction and overseeing the execution of ministries to youth and families of youth.
  
• Our Youth Pastor will practically apply a whole-family approach to youth ministry that includes the equipping of parents to lead their Youth well in addition to excellent discipleship programs that are fun, relevant, friendship-fostering, and life-transforming.
  
• This Pastor will be responsible for building and leading a strong ministry team comprised of parents and volunteers who will love, teach and minister to Wellspring’s youth.
  
• The ideal candidate will be a leader who is self-motivated, creative, a strong problem-solver, strategic, action-oriented, relationally focused, burdened for youth and families and, above all else, a devoted follower of Christ.

Candidate Description:

• Passionately pursues a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  
• Burdened to disciple youth and families; hungry to see youth courageously live out their faith in Christ as their Savior and Lord.
  
• Strong leadership gifts that include the ability to influence and mobilize people under one vision, the ability to make tough decisions for the benefit of those you serve and the courage to “push back” in leadership meetings for the sake of continual improvement.
  
• Experience working with youth and families within ministry contexts. Youth ministry leadership experience is preferred.
•  Must possess a philosophy and strategy for synchronizing efforts of the church and families for the benefit of Youth Formation.
  
• Open communicator, unafraid to suggest new ideas, able to receive criticism and do something with it.
  
• Strong ability to recruit, train, manage and retain volunteers.
  
• Ability to see the “big picture” while managing details.
  
• Exercise a balanced approach to ministry leadership that is both results-oriented and relationship-focused.
  
• Able to work collaboratively with senior leadership for direction.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours/week. Benefits include health and life insurance, cell phone usage and a computer. Salary is commensurate with experience. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to contact below.
Contact: Katie Gayle
Phone: 303.789.2878
Email: katie@wellspringcolorado.com
Web: http://www.wellspringcolorado.com/
Date Posted: 14 May 2013
Also Listed As: General Youth