Youth & Family Minister

At Park Avenue, we seek to:

Love God.

Love our neighbors.

Love one another.

We desire to help people mature in their faith while inviting everyone into the family of God. Our Youth & Family Minister will play an important role in helping the next generation experience and live out this mission.

The Youth & Family Minister exists to partner with parents and the congregation in making disciples of the next generation. Through teaching, mentoring, relationship-building, and ministry leadership, this person will help students develop a lifelong faith and become active participants in the life and mission of Christ’s church.

Primary Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

● Teach God’s Word in a way that is biblically faithful and relevant to our teens.

● Lead Bible classes, devotionals, and small group studies.

● Encourage students toward a growing relationship with Christ.

● Mentor students through intentional discipleship.

● Model Christian character through humility, integrity, servant leadership, and spiritual maturity.

Youth Ministry

● Plan, coordinate, and lead youth activities such as retreats, lock-ins, service projects, spiritual

gatherings, and fellowship opportunities.

● Encourage students to actively participate in worship, service, and the life of the congregation.

● Help students transition successfully into young adult and college life.

Family Ministry

● Build meaningful relationships with parents, guardians, and caregivers.

● Encourage and equip parents as the primary spiritual leaders in their homes.

● Support families during times of celebration, challenge, and transition.

Leadership & Collaboration

● Work closely with the Youth Committee and Youth Committee Chair in planning, prioritizing, and

evaluating ministry efforts.

● Collaborate with elders, ministers, staff, and ministry leaders to ensure youth ministry supports

the overall mission of the church.

Congregational Involvement

● Participate in the broader life of the church, including attending church events and visiting

members of the congregation.

● Assist with congregational events such as special worship services, service projects, and other

ministry initiatives.

● Teach adult classes or preach occasionally as requested.

● Build relationships across generations, helping youth feel connected to the entire church family.

● Plan and lead youth group initiatives for congregational events such as Vacation Bible School and

Trunk or Treat.

Administration

● Develop an annual ministry calendar in collaboration with the Youth Committee.

● Manage the youth ministry budget responsibly.

● Maintain appropriate communication through email, social media, and church publications.

● Meet as requested with the Youth Committee and/or Chair.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

● Be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.

● Demonstrate a passion for youth and family ministry.

● Possess strong biblical knowledge and teaching ability.

● Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

● Be organized, self-motivated, and dependable.

● Hold a bachelor’s degree in Bible, ministry, education, or a related field (preferred)

● Successfully complete all required background checks.