Missions Trip
Every summer we spend a week serving a community outside of Bowling Green that needs hands-on, tangible assistance. These trips bring our youth together for a week of devotionals, teamwork, and relationship-building through service.
Youth
Serve. Lead. Make a Difference.
Youth Leader Application & Job Description
Christ Church in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a part-time Youth Minister who will provide leadership for a comprehensive program for youth within the church (grades 6-12), build relationships with youth of the church and their families, serve as spiritual mentor for the youth, and work to develop mature student leaders. Average youth attendance on Sunday and Wednesday night youth gatherings is approximately 15-20 students. Candidates for this position must have a deep love for God, passion, and a vision for ministry to youth. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to info@christumcbg.org.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in Youth Ministry or with teens in related field preferred
• Advocates Global Methodist theology and doctrine
• To follow MinistrySafe guidelines, all candidates must be at least 23 years old
• Submit to a background check and drug screening
• Complete training for and abide by MinistrySafe Guidelines
Job Description:
Purpose of Position
To provide leadership for a comprehensive program for youth within the church structure. To build relationships with the youth of the church and serve a spiritual mentor for the youth. To develop mature student leaders capable of providing guidance to younger youth members and be active in the life of the church.
General Requirements
The Youth Minister shall exhibit a deep commitment to Christ, uphold the beliefs of the Global Methodist Church, and work and act in a spirit of loyalty to and cooperation with the staff and congregation of Christ Church.
Type of Position
This is a part-time position. The time commitment varies from week to week, but 15-20 hours a week is expected. Certain special events (i.e. Mission Trips, etc.) will necessitate more hours.
Reporting Relationships
The Youth Minister shall be responsible to the Lead Team under the direct supervision of the Lead Pastor. The Youth Minister will work closely with and collaborate with all staff members. The Youth Minister will coordinate the activities of both paid and volunteer leaders of the youth ministry.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee all ministry to youth
• Relationship building
• Teach Biblically based life principles and applications
• Weekly youth meetings on Sunday nights
• Wednesday evening meetings during the school year
• Coordinate/plan youth activities, special events, and trips (e.g. Summer Missions, Retreats)
• Participate in district and/or conference youth events
• Communication with youth and parents through email, social media, newsletters
• Communication with the congregation through reports, emails, church newsletter
• Outreach to potential youth and/or families
• Evaluate and submit budget requests to Finance Lead annually
• Recruit and train leaders to work with youth (teachers, small group leaders, chaperones, etc.)
o Make sure all volunteers have been through annual MinistrySafe training and all background checks are current.
• Attendance at Christ Church and Christ Church events
• Attendance at monthly Lay Leadership Team meeting (1st Monday Evening from 6-8pm)
• Regular meeting with Lead Pastor at mutually agreeable times
• Attendance at weekly staff meetings when possible
• Facilitate a positive relationship with parents/families
• Plan youth calendar (e.g., events, fellowship, fundraisers, etc.)
• Oversee youth assistant
• Prepare games for Sunday nights
• Identify mission of youth group, rules, and enforce both
• Other duties as assigned
• Oversee all ministry to youth
• Relationship building
• Teach Biblically based life principles and applications
• Weekly youth meetings on Sunday nights
• Wednesday evening meetings during the school year
• Coordinate/plan youth activities, special events, and trips (e.g. Summer Missions, Retreats)
• Participate in district and/or conference youth events
• Communication with youth and parents through email, social media, newsletters
• Communication with the congregation through reports, emails, church newsletter
• Outreach to potential youth and/or families
• Evaluate and submit budget requests to Finance Lead annually
• Recruit and train leaders to work with youth (teachers, small group leaders, chaperones, etc.)
o Make sure all volunteers have been through annual MinistrySafe training and all background checks are current.
• Attendance at Christ Church and Christ Church events
• Attendance at monthly Lay Leadership Team meeting (1st Monday Evening from 6-8pm)
• Regular meeting with Lead Pastor at mutually agreeable times
• Attendance at weekly staff meetings when possible
• Facilitate a positive relationship with parents/families
• Plan youth calendar (e.g., events, fellowship, fundraisers, etc.)
• Oversee youth assistant
• Prepare games for Sunday nights
• Identify mission of youth group, rules, and enforce both
• Other duties as assigned
Faith, Friends & Fun
Sunday Night Youth Group
Sunday night is an exciting time of games, food, and bible study. The Family Life Center is opened at 5:15 pm for students (6-12 grades) to come and enjoy sports and hanging out. We officially get kicked off at 5:30 with a light dinner, followed by high energy games and Biblical teaching that is relevant and applicable to teenagers. Our desire is to see teenagers grow into fully devoted followers of Christ.
Grow Deeper in God’s Word
Wednesday Night Small Groups
Every Wednesday night at 6pm during the school year, we have small groups for Junior High boys, Junior High girls, Senior High girls and Senior High boys. Small groups are intentionally geared for a more in-depth Bible study built around conversation in a “living room” type environment. This approach allows our students to have deeper discussions about what we are learning, and closer relationships with our incredible adult student leaders.
Come out and join us at 5:30 pm for a fast and easy on the budget dinner and then stick around for small groups at 6:00 pm.