Overview

Anacortes Christ the King Church is searching for a Youth Pastor to usher in a new season ministry at CTK. We are a growing church primed to minister to a growing number of students within our church community and the one thousand plus students in the broader community of Anacortes. CTK is committed to living out our identity as God’s children made to be His image bearers to glorify Him and bless others. In all things we strive to “be entirely His”. To follow Jesus daily by being with Him, that we might become like Him and do what He did. We are looking for a shepard to make strategic, intentional, and relational spaces for students to encounter the Truth, the Way and the Life of the living Jesus so that they may become lifelong disciples.

We envision a ministry that doesn’t merely strive to do ministry for students but strives to do ministry with students raising young people up to know Jesus, walk with Jesus and engage in the life of the church outside youth ministry through prayer, worship, service and exploration of spiritual giftings.

We currently have well over one hundred kids (babies to fifth graders) and feel passionate about all of them growing up into vibrant middle school and high school ministry experiences and more importantly into a vital relationship with Jesus and His church, so this Youth Pastor will work closely with our current Children's Pastor to develop a holistic spiritual formation ministry model to raise up students to spiritual maturity seeking critical points of overlap in all stages of development while they are under our care and available to us from birth to graduation.

You can visit our website to learn more about the mission, vision and values of CTK, ctkanacortes.com

Position Offerings

Title: Youth Pastor

Start Date: July 1st, 2024 and open to an earlier start

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Reports to: Lead Pastor/Executive Pastor

Pay: Salary, ministerial exception, $55,000 to $70,000 (based on qualifications and experience)

Benefits: Paid leave: Includes 7 days of paid holidays, vacation accruing at ten days per year, and sick accruing at one hour per forty hours paid.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet of the requirements listed below:

• Previous ministry experience working with youth or equivalent.
• Educational background and/or qualifications in biblical theology or equivalent.
• Familiar with common social media platforms and how to leverage them for ministry.
• Has experience with departmental budgeting and the keeping of records and receipts for credible accounting.
• Holds a valid driver’s license and has a clean driving record.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrates a passion for ministry that is indicative of a calling.
• Understands ‘multiplication ministry model,’ which is: leading students and also raising up and equipping leaders.

Desired Character

• Demonstrates a humble life that is committed to integrity, honesty, and meaningful Christ-centered, biblically-based spiritual formation.
• Self-aware, contemplative, and teachable.

Desired Ministry Approach

• Is able to inspire and equip middle school & high school students to know and love God and become lifelong disciples striving to be entirely His through learning to be with Jesus, become like Jesus and do what He did. This inspiration and equipping should happen through example, relational engagement, effective developmentally appropriate teaching and a strategic ministry model that is centered on apprenticeship under Jesus and leadership multiplication.
• Sees, values, and champions the integration of young people into the wider community of CTK. Pursues meaningful and effective ways to integrate students in all areas of ministry beyond youth ministry.
• Is able to cultivate and lead a strong ministry team of large group and small group leaders, who are equipped and committed to mentoring, caring for young people and teaching them what it means to become a disciple of Jesus.
• Demonstrates a heart for the one thousand plus students in Anacortes. Serves the students of CTK and also strives to reach the broader community of AMS and AHS including teachers, faculty and coaches.

Desired Ministry Approach

• Passionate about sharing life with young people through investing in deep and meaningful Christ-centered, biblically-rooted discipleship at both the personal and group level. Prioritizes authentic community and conversation over event-based ministry.
• Is inherently mission-focused; always looking for ways to build bridges into our communities and schools, and provide tables for young people to experience the living Jesus Christ .
• Highly relational across all dividing lines (economic, ethnic, public school/homeschool, etc) desiring to connect with students, their families, and adult leaders.
• Desires to work on a highly integrated team that prioritizes Jesus' work of spiritual formation (His work of saving, blessing, healing, maturing) that is in line with the greater vision of the church and demonstrates mutual trust, shared responsibility, healthy communication/conflict, and accountability.
• Creative, energetic, and ambitious in casting vision.

Primary Duties

• Plan, manage, and lead weekly youth gatherings
• Plan, manage, and lead youth curriculum
• Plan, manage, and lead middle school and high school youth outings, camps, retreats, service trips, and other events
• Oversee youth and student leaders and provide training, teaching, equipping and organizing for the volunteer staff of youth workers
• Connect and collaborate with other youth workers in the area

Conditions of Employment

• Complete a pre-employment background check.
• Must agree to and support the CTK statement of faith and demonstrate godly character, conduct and marital status (if married)
• Will uphold the mission and values of CTK.

Application Instructions

• Cover letter: Explain (at minimum) why you are attracted to the position and how you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume: Summarizing (at minimum) educational background and achievements, work experience and volunteer experience, and personal interests/passions.

Contact Information for Submission or Questions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Anacortes, WA 98221: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person