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.