Centennial Covenant Church is a growing, multi-generational church committed to the spiritual and social health of our community. We are part of the Evangelical Covenant Church, a group of almost 900 churches around the US and Canada with an enduring commitment to be biblical, connectional, devotional, and missional. We hope to help everyone grow deeper in Christ and to go further in mission. You can learn more about the ECC at www.covchurch.org.
The Position:
Centennial Covenant Church is seeking a Director of Youth Ministries. This is an opportunity to join a church and staff community dedicated to whole-life formation through the work of discernment and an embrace of formative practice. In an entertainment-addicted, consumer-minded, and competition-saturated culture, we are pursuing a more sane and balanced approach in our student community. Rooted in scripture and steeped in prayer, the Youth Director will find both the freedom to lead and a supportive environment in which to learn and grow. With a clear discipleship strategy already guiding the ministries of our church, we are looking for someone to apply that strategy to our growing community of Middle and High School Students.
Responsibilities:
The Youth Director will work with the Next Gen Ministry team to plan and execute all programming for middle school and high school students at Centennial Covenant Church.
Discern overall vision and guide ministries to students and their parents, in alignment with the Mission and Priority Callings of Centennial Covenant, keeping continuity with the past and current vision for Student Ministries.
Develop programs that carry out this vision, including gatherings, groups, events, retreats, mission trips, etc., and communicating clearly with students, parents, and church staff.
In partnership with the alongside pastor, recruit, guide, and equip volunteer teams for Middle School and Senior High Ministries, especially for direct care and discipling of students.
Oversee and equip student Ministry Teams, such as tech, planning, worship, etc.
Develop direct relationships with individual students and be available for pastoral care.
Integrate student ministries and student participation into the life of the church, including Sunday Worship Gatherings, all-church events, and other ministries.
Work with appropriate ministry teams in creating and overseeing a student ministry budget.
Network with Evangelical Covenant Front Range Youth Pastor Coalition and participate in camps and conferences when possible.
Prioritize the continuation of this ministry’s devotion to cultivating lifelong faith in the lives of students and develop programs that emphasize long-term, relational faith development.
Leadership Connections:
Responsible to Lead Pastor
Works closely with the Next Gen Ministry Team
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts
Evidence of a vibrant, growing relationship with Christ.
Commit to ECC Covenant Affirmations, CCC’s Mission and Priority Callings, and Shared Ministry Covenants.
Serve in harmony with the church’s denominational heritage and shared ministries.
Evidence gifts, training, and experience related to working with high school students.
Salary + Benefits:
Hours: 32 hours per week. Weekly hours will vary significantly when considering time for winter retreats, summer trips, service and mission trips, and other programs, as necessary. This is a ¾ time position.
Compensation:
40-45K annual salary
Combined salary and housing allowance based on experience and qualifications.
Health insurance with a denominational health plan or, if declined, increase to salary/housing.
4 days of study leave per year for the first year: 8 days after one year
PTO and Vacation per the CCC human resources handbook.
Ministry Expense Account to cover ministry-related travel and expenses.
Employment type
Part-time
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