Youth Ministry Position
West Abbotsford Mennonite Church is seeking to applications for a half-time position in youth ministry. The youth ministry program serves Middle School and High
School students (grades 6-12) from within the congregation as well as from the larger community. The position begins July 2008.
Ministry goals include the following
- to encourage and help students develop and reach their full potential in Christ by providing ongoing discipleship and equipping
- to equip students to think beyond themselves in order to embrace our city and our world with the love of Jesus
- to lead in the creation of a discipleship program for students that will reflect the vision and priorities of the larger church
- to build honest, authentic, caring relationships with students and to help them learn to build those kind of relationships with their peers
- to build positive, growing relationships with the families of the students who are part of our youth program; this includes families who are already part of our church community as well as those who are not yet connected
- to mentor student leaders as well as sponsors in a growing relationship with Jesus as well as in sharing leadership responsibilities in youth/student ministries
- to help students and the church community connect with each other in meaningful ways
Qualifications
- A minimum of two years of post-secondary Christian education
- A demonstrated ability to lead and teach formally and informally
- A demonstrated ability to organize and implement ideas
- Baptised as an adult
- Agreement with the Mennonite Confession of Faith
Experience
- Prior employment as a youth minister is preferred
- Experience in ministries with youth and/or students is essential
Character
- An active, growing disciple of Jesus
- Flexible and innovative
- Enjoys building relationships with both students and their parents
- Desires to be an integral part of the West Abbotsford ministry team
- Ability to resonate with the larger vision of the church and desires to see that vision reflected in our youth ministry
Contact
Please submit a letter of application and resumé to
applications@westabbotsford.com. If you have any questions please include them in your email with appropriate contact information.