High School & Church Youth Ministry Director - West Michigan Youth For Christ

Being a teenager is tough! Help be the change and join our commitment at Youth for Christ (YFC) to helping young people navigate the transformational years of middle and high school, uncovering God’s story of hope. We believe the Gospel comes to life in the overlap of God’s story, our story, and a young person's story. We are excited to present a new opportunity for a 'Hybrid' High School Youth Ministry Director/Church Youth Minister with West Michigan Youth for Christ and Together Church in Wyoming. Through this partnership, we seek to implement relational ministry actions to develop authentic Christ-sharing relationships with young people within the YFC ministry model.

In this dual role, you will develop strategic relationships collaborating through Youth for Christ with Godwin Heights High School/staff/community, be on campus daily, and grow pure relationships with kids ages 11-19 from all walks of life. As our youth minister at Together Church in Wyoming, you will serve as an integral part of the church life and community partnering with a diverse collective of 6^th - 12^th grade students building an intentional community through discipleship, biblical teaching, and mentoring relationships while attending services. 

Our ideal candidate will possess spiritual and organizational leadership skills, communication, strong social intelligence, and the ability to connect with and through all people. We desire an innovative and resolute leader to help break new ground for the Kingdom. This is your opportunity to see life change up close and personally!

As a religious nonprofit organization, some of the responsibilities in this hybrid role will include:

• Student Ministry: Direct ministry with students by performing weekly Campus Life relational ministry action items (RMA’s): contacting, building times, appointments, small groups, core, club, and participating in related strategic trips and events. Direct, attend, and participate in weekly youth ministry activities, attend services, and share in worship. Educate, encourage, and raise lifelong followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Volunteer Ministry: Direct, lead, and empower the current youth ministry volunteers, including training, meetings, community support, and recruiting for direct ministry and prayer volunteers.
• School/Church Collaboration: Develop and cultivate healthy access by serving, nurturing, and maintaining positive relationships within and between the school and church, its leadership, support staff, and volunteers.
• Organization & Presence: Prepare ministry, finance, and other reports as needed; Prepare for and attend all meetings, events, clubs, etc.
• Fundraising: Regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance YFC’s stewardship functions. These activities include extending invitations to fundraising events, recruiting a personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and ministering to donor contacts.
• Spiritual Alignment: As a recognized associate minister of the Gospel and aligning with the Wesleyan Church's core beliefs, participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion, discipleship, worship, biblical teaching, and laughter. Using the Holy Bible, you will teach and preach at staff meetings, conferences, camps, events, etc.
• Growth & Development: Participate in personal development, contribute to annual Employee Performance Evaluations, and regularly attend local and national training and investments.

To be a successful High School Youth Ministry Director/Church Youth Minister, you will need:

• Minimum of 3 years progressive and related ministry experience OR bachelor’s degree in ministry, counseling, or related field with solid internship/volunteer experience
• Embrace the vision, mission, and Statement of Faith of YFC (Statement)  
• Accept in good faith the core beliefs and biblical doctrines of Together Church (Wesleyan) (Core Beliefs)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a bonus
• Strong moral character and good repute
• Honor and pursue a diversity of gifts, cultures, and ethnicity
• Ability to connect, communicate, mentor, and build genuine relationships with adults and young people of various ethnicities and backgrounds
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Initiative-taking with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and balance campus and church responsibilities
• Perseverance through opposition and obstacles

Our commitment to our employees extends to their growth, development, promotion, training, benefits, and compensation. For more information on Youth For Christ and Together Church, please visit their websites at https://wmyfc.org/ and https://togetherchurchonline.com/. Join our Campus Life/Church team and help us engage and equip our youth to know and follow Jesus!