What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Youth Pastor/Director position at ACF CHURCH?
Job Description:
Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and relational High School Pastor/Director to lead our 9th–12th grade students into deeper relationships with Jesus, authentic community, and lives marked by purpose and mission. This leader will champion a ministry culture where students are known, valued, connected, and actively discipled in Jesus. In alignment with ACF’s mission and values, the High School Pastor/Director will also mobilize students and serve teams to live out the mission of Jesus—reaching "one more" with the hope and grace of the gospel.
Responsibilities
- Lead Weekly Student Gatherings: Plan and execute Sunday evening high school experiences that are fun, spiritually engaging, and relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
- Build a Discipleship Culture: Develop systems that help students grow through small groups, mentoring, and spiritual habits.
- Develop Student Leaders: Equip students to lead in their schools, serve in the church, and live on mission in their world.
- Recruit & Develop Volunteers: Build and support a healthy volunteer team that shares ownership of student discipleship.
- Partner with Parents: Communicate regularly, host parent connection events, and provide support as they raise teens to follow Jesus.
- Plan Strategic Events: Oversee retreats, mission trips (including our annual Mexico mission), and local outreach experiences.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with youth, worship, and communications staff to keep ministries aligned and effective.
- Use Systems for Follow-Through: Utilize tools like Planning Center, ProPresenter, and social media to manage communication and planning.
Qualifications
- A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with ACF’s mission and values.
- 3 years experience in youth ministry (preferred).
- Strong communicator—both on stage and one-on-one.
- Relational and approachable, especially with students, parents, and volunteers.
- Emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and humble in leadership.
- Organized and proactive with ministry planning and systems.
- Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or related field (preferred, not required).