The role of Youth Minister is to prayerfully grow wholehearted disciples of Jesus, particularly among those in years 6-12. We want to see a generation confident in their faith in Christ and joyously serving him by living out and sharing the gospel. This role is primarily exercised by leading and equipping a large group of leaders for our regular weekly youth ministries in partnership with parents.

The Youth Minister’s key responsibilities are:

- Establishing direction for and leading the youth ministry in consultation with the Senior Minister and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Recruiting, training, discipling and developing youth leaders
- Preaching to and teaching youth and leaders regularly
- Coordinating weekly youth programs (growth groups and services) and annual camps
- Along with the Kids and Youth team, equip households to disciple their children.
- Support and encourage our HS SRE teacher.
- Support and encourage and train our Youth MTS trainee




- Facilitating transparent transitions from youth into the broader church congregations
- Actively participating in a collaborative staff team for the building of wholehearted disciples across our church

Candidates for this position will have:
- Evidence of a life of discipleship in following Jesus and personal and professional commitment to see the gospel grow
- Significant experience as a youth minister who leads teams
- Strong preaching capacity with excellent verbal and written communications skills
- An understanding of youth mental health and capacity to train and support leaders in this area
- A qualification from Youthworks College or Moore Theological College or anothwr like theological college
- Ability to relate with a diverse range of people.

📌 Youth Minister/ Assistant Minister (St Ives)
🏢 Christ Church St Ives
📍 St Ives