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Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry

The United Methodist Church

  • Evansville, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • $25 Per Hour

Highlights

The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry leads by nurturing Christian discipleship grounded in the Wesleyan tradition of grace, spiritual growth, and social holiness. This role focuses on building authentic relationships, leading weekly gatherings, and empowering adult volunteers to walk alongside our youth.

Numbers & Facts

LocationEvansville, IN

Description

Central United Methodist Church

Evansville, Indiana 47710

Part Time , On-Site

Job Title: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Hours: 20 hours per week (includes Sunday mornings, youth group nights, and flexible office/planning hours)

Salary: $25/hour

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Denomination: The United Methodist Church (UMC)

Role Summary

The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry leads by nurturing Christian discipleship grounded in the Wesleyan tradition of grace, spiritual growth, and social holiness. This role focuses on building authentic relationships, leading weekly gatherings, and empowering adult volunteers to walk alongside our youth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Discipleship & Teaching: Plan and lead weekly youth group gatherings, Sunday school, and confirmation classes in alignment with UMC theology.
  • Safe Sanctuaries Compliance: Strictly enforce the church's Safe Sanctuaries policies, ensuring all volunteers are screened, background-checked, and trained.
  • Connectional Ministry: Engage with district and conference UMC youth events, ministries, and camping programs.
  • Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and schedule adult volunteers to maintain healthy leader-to-student ratios.
  • Missions & Service: Coordinate hands-on mission projects and seasonal trips that connect faith with community service.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Theological Alignment: Understanding of and commitment to United Methodist theology, polity, and doctrine.
  • Experience: Experience leading or volunteering in youth ministry, preferably within a mainline Protestant setting.
  • Organization: Ability to manage a 20-hour work week effectively, balancing administrative planning with direct ministry time.
  • Relational Skills: Strong communication skills to partner effectively with parents, church staff, and the staff-parish relations committee (SPRC).

Compliance: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and complete Safe Sanctuaries certification.

Organization: Central United Methodist Church

Contact: Ken Schreiber

Closing Date: 11/26/2026

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