Job Openings

Youth Ministry Director/Pastor

Reports to: Family Pastor

Full-time (40 Hours per week)

Crossroads Church is a passionate, growing community of faith where we are intentional about welcoming people in, growing them in their faith and sending them out to be all that God calls them to. Our church is conveniently located in Concord, North Carolina just outside of Charlotte. The Queen city has so much to offer, including being the home of the Carolina Panthers and other major attractions, and is close to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and coastline. 

Job Purpose:

Oversee all ministry experiences for youth in grades 6-12

Job Requirements:

• Understanding of Crossroads’ mission and values and intentionality in fostering these elements across youth ministry

• Effective leadership skills including but not limited to setting clear expectations, equipping team members for success, empowering others and providing encouragement and accountability

• Positive attitude and approach with Christ-like interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-directed, skilled in prioritizing tasks and flow of ministry

• Working understanding of church management systems (Planning Center)

• Team player with servant’s heart

• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

• Strongly Prefer: Christian Education Degree

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with family team and senior staff to develop, understand and implement vision for youth ministries

• Oversee all ministry experiences for youth in grades 6-12, including Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, summer programming, special events, etc…

• Equip students to know the love of the Lord and be established in their identity

• Encourage them in their walk with the Lord and inspire them to reach the world with the good news of Jesus Christ

• Manage the entire student ministry effectively and efficiently using best practices and collaboration among ministry teams including family, restoration, discipleship and missions

• Help recruit, equip and evaluate student teams and teachers

• Develop and manage processes to ensure there is consistent life change and transformation for the students

• Develop opportunities to assure the students are equipped and inspired for ministry, outreach and impact

• Develop and manage connecting events and activities that help develop a sense of community to allow the students to “go” in the power of the Holy Spirit and touch the hearts of people in their schools, community and world

• Develop training opportunities to assure the teachers and coaches are equipped to provide spiritual growth and development to the students

• Collaborate with communications team to ensure congregation is aware of all youth opportunities

• Effectively communicate with parents and students

• Provide care for youth and families within the church including pastoral guidance, hospital visits and follow-up

• Maintain a strategy for reaching and assimilating new youth

If you're interested, just send us a quick email and your resume to careers@mycrossroads.co — we'd love to hear from you!