DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY Job Posting

Our Hope for A Long-Term Director of Student Ministries:

  • A deep love for Jesus and a commitment to sharing this love through outreach, service and disciple-making
  • An ability to connect well with young people in a fun and engaging way
  • A love for teaching young people about Jesus and the scriptures in a way that helps them wrestle with the tough and life-long questions of faith
  • An aptitude for leading in innovative and creative ways to both add depth and growth to our student ministry
  • An understanding of how best to use technology in youth ministry (especially social media)
  • A commitment to helping the youth ministry program thrive as a fully integrated part of our larger church

Our Church’s Mission and Vision for Our Student Ministry:

Our mission is to create a safe community for teenagers where they experience the love of Jesus and learn what it means to be a follower of Jesus

Our vision for this community is to be a place where teenagers:

  • learn about the abounding love and grace of Jesus
  • learn about their place in the Kingdom of God and how they can practically be active in God’s work in the world
  • feel safe to be themselves and wrestle with tough questions about life and faith
  • are mentored and loved deeply by adults no matter where these young people are in their walk of faith
  • experience belonging regardless of their faith background, home life, or personal issues
  • are welcomed into the family of faith by the larger church

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ideally at least three years experience serving in youth ministry
  • Experience working with a team of volunteers
  • A bachelor’s degree with some formal and/or on the job training in theology and/or youth ministry
  • Availability to start full-time by summer/fall ‘17 with full benefits and salary based on education and experience

Helpful Links:

  • Grace of Christ website:
  • Church Information Form:
  • Grace of Christ Pillars:
  • Information about the city of Yakima:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

  • Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church of Yakima | c/o: Student Ministry Director Search Team | 9 South 8th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
  • Or via email to Janet Krieger:

Pastor Jim’s opening “overview” statement:

Overview

Grace of Christ Church is located in beautiful Yakima, Washington on the Eastern side of the Cascade Mountain range. A Presbyterian church that is biblically-based and evangelical, Grace of Christ is a great church with a variety of ministries reaching the greater Yakima Valley with the love of Jesus! We’re looking for a person to join our outstanding staff team to focus on leading our middle school and high school ministries. This position will oversee teams of volunteers for middle and high school students, with the potential of overseeing a part time leader of middle school ministries. Finally, we are looking for someone who has experience and strategies ministering to both churched and unchurched students.