Pastor of Youth and Young Adults - Bethany Baptist ChurchPastor of Youth and Young Adults - Bethany Baptist ChurchWe are looking for a Pastor of Youth and Young Adults to:help youth and young adults grow in their faith. For those in grades 6–12, provide oversight, leadership, and program direction. For college and career age, provide regular opportunities for 'seekers' to explore Christian faith and for believers to grow in faith.encourage youth to connect and integrate intergenerationally.live out their faith in their community.initiate methods to encourage newcomers to find Bethany to be a non-threatening place where they can explore the Christian faith in an open, challenging and inviting way.Youth ResponsiblitiesPlan / Administrate youth-related activities, including:weekly and calendar year events (e.G., games nights, service activities, teaching/study evenings)communicate regularly with families regarding youth eventsconduct/plan workshops to assist parents so they can better deal with matters of concern (e.G., bullying; mental health, such as anxiety; online safety concerns,such as bullying, sexting, pornography, etc.); the intent, to speak into 'felt' concerns where the church can assistidentify, encourage and mentor gifting; provide opportunities for leadership developmentrecruit and train volunteer youth leaders and coordinate Youth Leadership Team meetingsmeet with young people 1-1 throughout the year to develop relationshipsattend events as reasonable that the young people are involved in (sports, art shows etc.)plan an annual youth retreatattend joint youth events with other groups as appropriatefacilitate 'graduation' program experiences from children to youth; youth to Youth Adultsfind meaningful ways for youth to connect with the greater church familyfacilitate and coordinate youth involvement in Sunday servicespray for youth and their familiesmaintain accurate and accessible records (e.G., attendance, release forms,



volunteer criminal record checks)provide a written report for church's AGMlead out in discipleship by providing leadership and regular opportunities for college- and career-age adults where the 'hard' issues of our day can be addressed through the lens of Scripture, especially in areas that differ from what culture promotes. In this, the goal is to develop faithful, faith-filled, Christ-centered disciples who are equipped with a strong apologetic for their faith.Other Responsibilities – Community EngagementWe desire to more effectively connect with those in proximity to the church, namely Hamilton, with extensions to Queensborough, Current West, and North Delta.Responsiblities will give attention to:strategizing and mobilizing ways to connect with our geographic communityfinding ways to make it known how Bethany can serve those in the community with things like Moms and Totsbeing responsible for and oversight of Event Ministries – e.G., planning new events and/or making current events better known throughout the communityRequirements and QualificationsQualificationsQualitiesattractive follower of Jesus who is a committed member of the Bethany familycommitted to live in accordance to the truth of God's Word in its entirety and to assist youth and other believers to do the same. To this end a person must be in full agreement with Bethany's Statement of Belief and related documents as outlined in the Membership bookletcreative with a visionary heart.



This individual seeks out and utilizes various ways to best engage those in these 'targeted emphases' to have a faith-filled, attractive and committed relationship with Jesus. The life he / she calls others to is evident in the Youth and Young Adults pastor's life – a life lived not simply taughtdemonstrated ability to plan and conduct effective and impactful weekly youth activities as well as long range goals and activities for the calendar yeara heart to equip and empower others to develop and use their giftsmature and discerning – able to maintain confidences and confidential information, sensitive to the culture of the church communitySkills and Experiencedemonstrated aptitude and heart for teamwork who accepts, listens, and changes plans as appropriatedemonstrated communication skills – both verbal and writtencan articulate a theology that effectively speaks to how we as Christians are to live out our faith in the culture that surroundsfirst aid certificate and others that might apply (e.G., food safe) currently held or will need to be obtained. The church will pay for training such as theseWage and Benefitsdetermined in accordance with education and experience (range $58,000–80,000)paid vacation days (starting at 4 weeks per year, prorated to your weekly hours)flexible work schedule (with the exception of commitment to evening youth gatherings and Sunday morning worship services)Special NotesAccountabilityWill be accountable as assigned by the Lead Pastor. Regular attendance at staff and team meetings is a requirement for staff. A clean criminal record check is required, as well as three references from different areas of life (e.G., education, work, church, coach, etc.). Employees and volunteers are required to sign their commitment to follow Bethany's Safety Guidelines.Starting Date: as soon as possible.Hours per week: 40Details22680 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, BC V6V 1B7 Canada

📌 Pastor Of Youth And Young Adults – Bethany Baptist Church (Richmond)
🏢 North America Baptist
📍 Richmond