Position Summary
The Young Adults Pastor/Director is a visionary leader who champions the discipleship and spiritual formation of young adults (ages 18–26). This person is responsible for creating environments where young adults are known, equipped to mature in their walk with Jesus and others, discover their purpose, and become disciple-makers who influence their homes, workplaces, campuses, and communities for Christ. This role requires a gifted communicator, relational shepherd, strategic leader, and developer of volunteers and leaders who is passionate about helping young adults build authentic community and take ownership of their faith.
Reporting Structure
The Young Adults Director will report directly to the Next Gen Pastor and will oversee a team of volunteers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible to live out the mission and core values of CyLife Church, as directed by leadership. Trains and nurtures volunteer leaders to engage and equip young adults to become disciples and disciple-makers who are following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus.
- Responsible for providing overall directional leadership, vision, and strategy for Young Adults Ministry.
- Responsible as the overall leader of the Young Adults Ministry, including oversight of all Young Adult key volunteer leaders.
- Responsible for helping young adults become fully engaged in the life of CyLife Church by connecting them to weekend services, small groups, serving teams, leadership development opportunities, and the broader mission of the church.
- Responsible for the continuous oversight of daily ministry operations, team meetings, leadership development, discipleship environments, and ministry events.
- Responsible for timely coaching, encouragement, and feedback for staff and volunteer leaders.
- Responsible with the Young Adults Leadership Team for evaluating all ministry environments and implementing improvements as needed.
- Responsible for partnering with the Communications Team to ensure Young Adults Ministry is promoted, visible, inviting, and relevant to young adults throughout the surrounding community.
- Responsible for developing and implementing discipleship pathways that help young adults grow spiritually through biblical teaching, authentic community, serving, generosity, and mission.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining an annual ministry strategy that promotes spiritual health, numerical growth, leadership development, and a disciple-making culture.
- Responsible for recruiting, training, equipping, and developing volunteer leaders while maintaining healthy leader-to-group ratios and leadership pipelines.
- Responsible for keeping the Next Gen Pastor informed of ministry dynamics, including spiritual health, leadership development, volunteer health, attendance trends, facilities, and overall ministry effectiveness.
- Responsible for cultivating relationships with local colleges, universities, young professionals, and the surrounding community to help connect young adults to CyLife Church.
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Young Adults gatherings, leadership nights, retreats, conferences, mission opportunities, small groups, and other strategic events.
- Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with CyLife staff, volunteers, young adults, and their families when appropriate.
- Responsible for modeling and encouraging personal spiritual growth among volunteers and young adults. Provides pastoral care, discipleship, counseling, and shepherding as appropriate.
- Responsible for overseeing the development of the annual Young Adults budget and reviewing monthly financial statements with the Next Gen Pastor to ensure budget and spending targets are achieved.
- Responsible for partnering with the Student Ministry to develop and execute an intentional transition strategy for graduating seniors entering Young Adults Ministry, while collaborating with other ministries to ensure young adults become fully integrated into the life of CyLife Church.
Qualifications
- Must be a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ and a partner of CyLife (or willing to transfer membership to CyLife).
- Must be actively involved in or leading a CyLife small group.
- Received a call from God to full-time ministry.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5 years of ministry experience (preferably in Young Adults, College, Student, or Adult Ministries), including at least 3 years of leadership experience coaching and developing volunteers and staff.
Core Values
We expect this leader to model and live out the CyLife Church Core Values in their work and to help support staff in living out these values as well.
- Fighting for Relationship: We are committed to fighting for authentic relationships and traveling light by extending grace and speaking truth in times of conflict and accountability. We stay curious first in order to express trust, honor, and respect to one another. We choose to call one another up and not out. We will be known by our love for one another.
- Servant Leadership and Humility (I am third): We strive to set the standard as servant leaders by modeling Jesus’ life of coming to serve and not be served. We do whatever it takes to get something done, no matter our role or title. We consistently seek input and feedback and humbly receive it so we can grow personally and as a church.
- Team and Collaboration (Better Together): We are committed to a team-first attitude. We are stronger and better together, which is why we value people over programs. Silo ministry is unacceptable, so we collaborate to achieve the best outcomes and the greatest Kingdom impact.
- Fun: We believe in having joy in what we do. We do not take ourselves too seriously and enjoy laughing, especially at ourselves. We use humor responsibly so relationships are never harmed.
- Grit and Resiliency: We persistently pursue excellence and go the extra mile in all matters. When things are hard, we dig deep, support one another, and courageously finish what we set out to do.
- Be Responsible (Own It): We take full responsibility for our part in all matters. We are responsible, respectful, and accountable to one another. We take initiative, seek solutions, and pursue constant improvement in our personal, spiritual, and leadership development.
Competencies and Abilities
- Communication: You speak and write effectively using appropriate conventions and communication channels based on the situation. You actively listen, ask questions to verify understanding, and use tact and consideration when delivering feedback.
- Flexibility: You respond positively and adapt to change initiatives and demonstrate ongoing support for change efforts.
- Collaboration and Partnership: You encourage and embrace dialogue, anticipate and resolve conflict by exploring mutually agreeable solutions, and share key information with others involved in projects or efforts. You follow the biblical model for resolving conflict in accordance with Matthew 18.
- Managing Work: You are methodical and efficient in structuring and completing tasks. You are self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and demonstrate initiative.
- Quality: You set high standards and ensure quality and accuracy in every aspect of your work.
- Coachable: You receive constructive feedback without defensiveness and promptly adjust behavior to meet expectations.
- Maturity: You are able to separate emotional responses from real issues and put the needs of the ministry above personal preferences.
- Accountability: You take personal responsibility for adhering to policies and completing work in a timely and effective manner, while also taking ownership of your spiritual development.
- Responsibility: You independently make and meet commitments, keep promises, and acknowledge and accept the choices you have made, the actions you have taken, and the results.