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 clear transitions from youth into the broader church congregations
• Actively participating in a cooperative 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 (Sydney)
🏢 Christ Church St Ives
📍 Sydney