Youth Director, Brandenburg, KY

Salem Baptist Church
5286 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108


Job Title: Youth Director

Job Description:  We are looking for a Spirit-filled person or couple who know the Lord as their personal Savior to lead our dedicated team forward to achieve these goals.
Our location is rural, west of Louisville, Kentucky, in a small town named Brandenburg.

The Primary Task of the Youth Director:

There shall be a comprehensive approach to the development and implementation of the youth ministry. This comprehensive approach is based on the understanding of the primary task of youth ministry:

To challenge youth to respond to God’s call to serve in their communities and world.

To encourage youth in developing their relationship to God.

To provide youth with opportunities for nurture and growth.

Responsibilities:

Be an advocate for youth and educate the congregation about the hopes, concerns and needs of youth in the local church and community.
Help plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission and outreach.

Support and guide the work of the Youth Council or equivalent body in an annual process of evaluating the vision and goals of the youth ministry and directing monthly planning sessions.

Mentor youth in developing their leadership skills.

Be aware of resources for developing the youth ministry programming and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities.

Recruit and train volunteers who work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry and ensure adequate volunteer support and adult to youth ratios.

Be a liaison between the church and other community organizations, people, and resources that relate to youth and youth ministries.

Work in partnership with the Diaconate Board to effectively reach youth in the community and develop a strategic youth ministry outreach plan.
Keep records of youth participation and manage the youth ministry budget.

Communicate in a timely manner and as effectively as possible using all available resources (email, website, bulletin, newsletter, bulletin board, etc.). Ensure communication with church staff and leadership, parents, and the congregation as a whole.

Be available to youth in a variety of ways (Youth outings, ministry activities, visitation and times of crisis)

Qualifications and Aptitudes:

Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement a youth ministry.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills and computer skills.

Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, parents and the Pastor.

Information about the Church: Salem Baptist Church is a long established church family of 80-100 people in a single worship service Sunday morning.  Salem has been spreading God’s word for over 134 years, we have an older congregation, wanting to attract younger people and families.

Application/Contact Information: Renee Robinson
Personnel Committee
270-668-4050 (cell)
270-422-1399 (church office)
salembaptistc@yahoo.com (church email)

Website: www.salembaptistky.org

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