Youth Ministry Functional Minister

Ministry Focus: The Youth Functional Minister will provide leadership to develop and shepherd a comprehensive Youth Ministry (Grades 7 – 12) that will train up disciples of Christ, integrating them into the overall Church body, and assist parents to be the primary disciplers of their children.

Staff Relationship: The Youth Functional Minister is accountable to the Senior Pastor, who will supervise, evaluate and provide evaluation to the Deacon Body and the Personnel Committee. The Youth Functional Minister will also work with the entire pastoral staff to align the Youth Ministry with all other ministries of the Church, and, in all Church matters, to represent the interests of the youths and their families.

Qualifications: Shall have a clear calling from God to serve and love the youths with leadership gift and a teamwork spirit. Shall be a Biblically-based, spirit-filled Christian, ascribing to the vision and values of Chinese Baptist Church of Central Orange County, whose theological position is consistent with the doctrinal statement of CBCCOC and Southern Baptist’s “The Baptist Faith and Message.” Shall have completed seminary training with a Master of Divinity Degree at an accredited seminary, or equivalent (e.g. a Master Degree in Christian Education with two years’ experience in youth ministry). Shall have at least two years’ experience working with youths in a lay or ministerial role at a church in North America. Shall maintain healthy family relationships. If married, spouse and/or children are supportive of the ministry. Shall be able to work within a multi-language, multicultural, and multi-congregational environment. Work with parents to support spiritual growth of youths and provide support to parents as needed. Is able to provide counseling to the youths or to direct to other more qualified counselors. Must be proficient in English, both written and oral, and have a good understanding of the culture they are surrounded with. Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be legally able to work and reside in the USA.

Principal Duties: Nurture the youths through regular preaching and teaching God’s word. Directly administer or by delegated oversight, equip and assist Youth Ministry Core Team and counselors in developing, planning, conducting, organizing, and evaluating the following youth ministries at CBCCOC including (but not limited to): Jr. High and High School: Sunday School, Fellowship, and Worship Service (work with the English Pastor and/or English Functional Minister to coordinate worship and sermon series).

Training: Youth training classes such as: Youth Bible Drill, Youth Worship Band, Life Skills seminars, etc. Youth Ministry Special Events: Special events for youth such as: Youth Retreat, Graduation celebration, Mission/Outreach activities, etc. Church’s Special Programs: Aligning youth ministry to church’s special programs including: Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving, Church Retreat, and programs designed specifically for our youths and their families (Parents Appreciation Nights).

Other Duties: As assigned by Supervisor.