non - denominational

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 2,000

Meet Crossroads Ministries

Crossroads Ministries is a place where people can meet Jesus, believers can engage in a life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts, and use them for Him. Crossroads Ministries will provide a place where people of all ages may grow socially, physically, and spiritually through various ministries and activities.

About the Youth Pastor

The Youth Pastor role at Crossroads Ministries centers on relational discipleship, walking alongside middle and high school students as they grow in faith and discover their place in a life-giving church community. Leading and serving alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, the Youth Pastor focuses on discipling our students well, tackling tough real world topics, and actively equipping students to serve and lead. This position calls for a teachable, biblically grounded leader who loves pouring into youth and thrives in a collaborative, high-excellence environment where no ministry operates in isolation.

The Youth Pastor's responsibilities include:

• Youth Ministry Leadership and Oversight: Directly pastor and oversee programming for Middle School and High School Ministry.
• Relational Discipleship: Focus on relational, small group driven discipleship to deepen the faith of existing students.
• Biblically Addressing Tough Topics: Lead biblically grounded teachings that address difficult, real world topics to prepare students for life beyond school.
• Volunteer Team Building: Recruit, equip, and shepherd a team of adult volunteers who can teach, carry vision, and care for students.
• Equipping Youth to Serve: Actively train and empower students to develop their spiritual gifts and serve throughout all ministries in the church.
• Weekly Gathering Execution: Direct Thursday night (HS & MS) and Sunday morning (MS) youth gatherings, including teaching sessions and breakout small groups.
• Curriculum Implementation and Management: Implement and adapt established teaching curriculum for weekly youth series.
• Outreach & Event Coordination: Plan invitational, event-driven outreach initiatives to engage unchurched youth.
• Camps and Retreats: Organize logistics, preparation, and student participation for annual retreats and summer camps.
• Kids Ministry Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Kids Ministry team to build a cohesive discipleship pathway from childhood through high school without operating in a silo.
• All-Hands Operational Serving: Participate in general churchwide serving and event support alongside the rest of the staff.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Youth Pastor:

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree preferred,
• 2+ years of relevant ministry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Relational Discipleship: Skill in facilitating small-group and one-on-one discipleship models designed to mature existing student believers.
• Instruction on Complex Topics: Ability to teach, guide, and facilitate biblically grounded discussions on difficult, real-world cultural and spiritual issues confronting students.
• Volunteer Recruitment & Team Leadership: Skill in recruiting, training, and equipping adult volunteers to teach, carry ministry vision, and provide pastoral care for students.
• Curriculum Management & Adaptation: Ability to identify and adapt lessons from an established curriculum for different age groups.
• Large-Group Teaching & Communication: Skill in preparing and delivering engaging, biblically sound messages during weekly Student Ministry experiences.
• Camp & Retreat Planning: Ability to organize logistics, safety protocols, schedules, and all programming for off-site retreats and annual summer camps.
• Outreach & Event Strategy: Skill in designing and implementing invitational, event-driven outreach initiatives that are accessible to unchurched youth.
• Student Leadership Development: Ability to train and empower students to connect with and actively serve within the broader church body.
• Ministry Technology Proficiency: Knowledge and skill in utilizing church administration tools to create ministry efficiency and organization.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Teachable & Shapeable: Demonstrates a humble, moldable spirit eager to learn, receive direction, and continuously grow under senior leadership.
• Servant-Hearted Humility: Willing to jump in and perform any operational task, from pitching in on event cleanup to taking out trash, without a "that's not in my job description" posture.
• Uncompromising Integrity: Operates with total honesty and trustworthiness in both public ministry and private conduct.
• Relational Warmth: Leads with an approachable, empathetic, and genuine personal style that naturally connects with students and adults alike.
• Heart for Student Discipleship: Driven by a deep, genuine passion to see students come to faith and mature as believers.
• Collaborative Team Mindset: Thrives in an interdependent environment, actively seeking partnerships across departments rather than working as an island or in a silo.
• Self-Motivation & Ownership: Demonstrates intrinsic drive to execute responsibilities effectively without needing constant oversight or hand-holding.
• Commitment to Excellence: Maintains high internal standards for quality and care in every task and ministry event.
• Authenticity & Approachability: Displays a down to earth presence that makes people from all backgrounds and walks of life feel instantly welcome and cared for.
• Proactive Transparency: Communicates openly and early about potential scheduling issues, missed deadlines, or emerging problems before they escalate.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Remains steady and agile within a fast-moving, high-growth environment where changes and strategic adjustments occur frequently.

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