Application Invited from Suitably Qualified Persons

For Youth Ministry Position

Job details

Pay

$34,304.21-$41,927.37 a year

Job type

Part-time

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Door of Hope, Maryborough Church of Christ – Youth Minister
• Participant in COC Long Service Leave Scheme (Portable Long Service)
• Subsidised accommodation

Position details

Position Title: Youth Minister – Door of Hope, Maryborough Church of Christ

Reports to: Eldership – Door of Hope

Agreement: Two year contract, with review after first six months

Salary: $32.98 to $40.31/hour - $34,304.21 to $41,927.37 p.a., based on 20 hrs/wk (Prorata of $65,178 to $79,662 (according to Church of Christ Guidelines)

Hours: 20 hrs/wk

Annual Leave: 13 days pa (Prorata of 5 wks pa)

Organisation Overview

The Door of Hope, Maryborough Church of Christ, is affiliated with Churches of Christ in Queensland, and is located in the Fraser Coast Region, inland from Hervey Bay. The Door of Hope experienced a loss of pastor and just over half its membership at the end of February, 2023. Since then, the Door of Hope has come together well, is moving forward, is growing, and looking to the future God has planned for us. Average attendance is in the 40’s.

Mission:

Working together with God to love all people by inviting them to walk with us toward full devotion to Christ.

Vision:

We see our church becoming a community led by the Holy Spirit, with a Biblical system of governance, where prayer is a high priority, and the Bible is taught clearly; a church that seeks to connect people to Christ in a safe environment, using spiritual gifts to humbly serve God and to minister to others, through worshipping together and in caring small groups, and endeavouring to reach the community of Maryborough with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We value:

• The Scriptures
• The work of the Holy Spirit
• The ministry of every believer
• Worship
• Small groups
• Mission
• Our heritage
• The whole body of Christ
• The local community

Position Overview

• To initiate/commence youth ministry at the Door of Hope. This is a pioneering task.
• To lead the ministries to youth in the church and community, and support activities aligned with the vision and values of the Door of Hope, Maryborough Church of Christ.

Position Responsibilities

Biblical Teaching

• To provide Biblical teaching for youth in the church
• To disciple and mentor emerging leaders in youth ministries
• (In time), to partner with the Sunday School Co-ordinator to help children transition into the Youth Group

Love and Fellowship

• To encourage the active participation of youth in the church family
• To provide pastoral care to youth and families in times of need or grief

Outreach Focus

• Support and promote overseas and local outreach supported by the church
• In school settings, engage with and care for the youth in the community who have no experience of church

General

• Provide monthly reports to the elders on ministry accomplishments, activities and needs
• Provide a detailed report for the AGM
• Be part of an annual performance review by the elders
• To undertake two paid days of professional development per year
• To maintain an outside spiritual mentor and meet regularly with them
• Be eligible for and maintain a current Blue Card

Key Selection Criteria

SC1: Personal Requirement

• Evidence of a strong commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour
• The completion of, or current enrolment, in a Bible College Diploma or Degree Course is considered highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to be a Godly role model through engaging and building relationships with youth
• Demonstrated level of experience in working with teenagers

SC2: Leadership

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to engage with the church congregation, church leaders and community leaders
• Proven organisational skills in leading plans and activities
• Have the capacity to lead others well and draw in other/new leaders

SC3: A care and passion for teenagers and their families

• Love for teenagers and strong desire to see them grow into the image of Christ
• Ability to engage and connect well with youth and their families

SC4: A passion for outreach locally and abroad

• A desire for the church to be outward focussed

SC5: A passion for discipleship and mentoring

• A demonstrated ability to grow youth’s spiritual potential

Youth Minister – Duties List

Pastoral Support

• Provide pastoral support for to Maryborough Church of Christ teenagers and families

Discipleship

• Engage the youth of Maryborough Church of Christ in Bible study
• Encourage and mentor teenagers in serving in Maryborough Church of Christ services and ministry activities

General

• Seek opportunities to engage with local high schools
• Provide regular written and in person communication to the church on youth ministries

Applications for the position, including a current resume and cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and key selection criteria, can be emailed to Barry Argent at [email protected]

(Please keep the address of responsibilities and selection criteria to a maximum of 4-5 pages)

Please include 3-4 referees with phone contact details.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.