Description:

Youth & Family Minister Job Duties

The following is developed and shared in an effort to provide a foundation and a blueprint for the working relationship between our youth minister and our congregation.

It is our understanding that all in the family of God are called to be ministers.

            As you come to him, the living Stone – rejected by men but chosen by God

            and precious to him – you also like living stones, are being built into a

            spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices

            acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.   1 Peter 2:4-5

We pay certain individuals in our congregation in order that they may dedicate their full efforts to helping to equip the body of Christ here in Collinsville.

            It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some

            to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s

            people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until

            we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become

            mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.  Ephesians 4:11-13

Ultimate and final authority:  The Word of God and our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Congregational authority: The eldership, currently David Davenport, Harold Achimon and
 Jim Barnes. All staff meet with these men at least once a month and provide written reports as to
the status of their ministry efforts.

Day to day authority: The youth minister reports to and aids the senior minister, currently
Scott Sides, in their combined efforts to see that the ongoing needs of the congregation are met.

Salary Expectations

·         Compensation is determined by considerations in education, experience and references.  The Youth & Family Minister may also earn additional compensation in the form of attendance bonuses if the average yearly attendance grows by at least 25%.

·         Workweek time expectations: This position assumes an average work week of 40 hours
with the understanding that ministry is not a 9 to 5 desk job. The youth minister is charged with knowing what he needs to get his job done weekly and has the freedom to manage his own work week towards that end.

·         Annual Salary: $35,000 – $45,000 according to experience and education, plus house and utilities.  A check will be issued weekly by the treasurer.

·         10% bonus if the average yearly attendance in the youth group grows by 25%.

·         Paid vacation: Two weeks for the first three years.  Three weeks after that.

Youth & Family Minister Job Related Requirements

Our youth minister needs to obtain the following:

·         Education: The Youth & Family Minister needs to continually equip himself beyond his present educational status.

·         Certifications & Licenses:  The Youth & Family Minister is required to obtain first aid and CPR certifications.  He will also be required to obtain a CDL license to drive the church bus.

Youth & Family Minister Skills Required

Our Youth & Family Minister needs the following skills to be successful:

·         Communication skills

·         Leadership skills

·         Problem-solving skills

·         Conflict resolution skills

Ad Posting for Youth & Family Minister

The Collinsville Church of Christ in Collinsville, Texas is looking for an experienced Youth & Family Minister to join our ministry team and help us provide guidance and support to the young people and their families in our congregation and in our community.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth and their families, as well as experience leading and managing various ministries and programs for our young people.  He will be responsible for developing and implementing programs and activities that focus on the religious/personal/social development of our young people and their families.  Additionally, he will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of volunteer youth workers.  The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong organizational and leadership skills.  Other specifics can be obtained on our website:  collinsvillecofc.org

Ideal candidate will be able to:

·         Plan and organize at least one community service project each year which engages our young people with the needs of the community.

·         Plan activities such as a hiking trip or overnight camping trip, twice a year to engage youth in awareness of and faith in God from being out in nature.

·         Develop relationships with local businesses and community organizers who can provide support to the program when needed.

·         Teach a class for teens on either Wednesday evening or Sunday Morning 3 quarters and teach a class on a Sunday or Wednesday for the parents/adults one quarter each year.

·         Work with Youth & Family Ministry deacon to develop and implement programming that meets the needs of the teens and their families while also adhering to the goals and objectives of our congregation.

·         Serve as a positive role model for our young people and their families, demonstrating appropriate behavior and attitudes.

·         Motivate our teens and their families to reach their full potential by providing regular positive feedback, and appropriate discipline when needed.

·         Build relationships with teens and their families based on mutual respect and trust.

·         Help the teens and their families to feel safe and valued when participating in any of the ministries or activities offered by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

·         Facilitate group discussions, encouraging participation from all members.

·         Encourage participants to share their ideas openly and respectfully.

·         Model active listening skills and encourage others to do the same.

·         Respect the confidentiality of teens/families and maintain appropriate boundaries.

·         Handle conflict in a positive manner.

·         Be aware of individual teen/family needs and make necessary accommodations.

·         Keep accurate records of teen/family attendance and progress.

Required Skills and Qualifications

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Youth & Family Ministry or related field or in the process of furthering one’s education in some way.

·         1-3 years professional experience working with youth and their families in a church setting.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of effective youth engagement strategies.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Commitment to one’s own spiritual growth as well as the spiritual growth of our parents and teens.

Send resumes to collinsvillecofc@gmail.com

Education:

Bachelor or better but if in the process of acquiring degree or certificate, we can work with that

Work Experience:

1-3 years  (work during school would count toward this experience)

Description:

I am an Evangelist with a love for the church. I believe that our mission as the church should line up with God’s mission, to seek and save the lost. I believe that we can speak of the world and the wrong happening all day, but the reality is that no matter how corrupt the world gets our job remains the same. I have been blessed to be apart of an evangelistic congregation for the past year and my goal is to help breed growth in our churches and get back to the basics. Becoming a disciple to create a disciple in the same way Christ did.

Education:

I am currently a Junior at Heritage Christian University going towards my Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies.

Work Experience:

I have been on mission trips to Tanzania and Honduras on teams where we have done hundreds of Bible studies. Intern for House to House Heart to Heart an evangelistic church of Christ newsletter while also preaching at over 8 churches as a stand in preacher but most importantly I have been an evangelist in my life as a Christian and using my life to affect souls. Also intern of Kensington Woods church of Christ with well known Evangelist in the brotherhood that have discipled me and continue to do so.

Description:

I have been married to Wendy Carter for seventeen years and we have five children with one still at home. He is a sophomore at Shoemaker High School in Killeen.

·       Two years of experience as an Associate/Youth Minister

·       I have written a few articles which have been published and numerous papers for assignments; I have also preached regularly for four months as an interim minister, and have two years of experience as an itinerant minister.

·       Constantly seeking to better understand God’s Word so I can pass along the knowledge I acquire in my independent study. I also desire to be active in bringing souls to the foot of the cross and into the Lord’s body.

Education:

Harleton High School

1984-1988

Graduated with honors.

 Grantham University

2015-2016

Associate of Arts degree. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

 Heritage Christian University

2017-2021 Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.

2022-present Master of Divinity

Work Experience:

United States Army (1994-2014)

• Meteorological Station Leader; retired with an honorable discharge.

• Responsible for training twenty soldiers to successfully perform mission-essential tasks.  Supervised eighty soldiers while in Iraq 24 hrs a day for eleven months.

Preaching

Elkhart church of Christ

Associate/Youth Minister (2016-2018)

• Taught the youth group which consisted of three to eight teenagers.  

• Responsible for teaching the adult class and preached twice a month.

• Served as Interim Minister for four months while the congregation looked for a full-time time Minister

• Conducted men’s meetings once a month.

 ITINERATE PREACHING

 • Freestone church of Christ (Dew, TX; 2018-2020)

• Youngsport church of Christ (Youngsport, TX; 2021)

• Troy church of Christ (Troy, TX; 2021)

• Central church of Christ (Pflugerville, TX; 2022)

Description:

PLEASE NOTE: In early September we realized the email address we provided in our preacher search advertisements was not working properly. If you have previously responded to one of our ads and not received a reply, please email the address provided in this new advertisement.

The Licking Church of Christ, Licking, MO is seeking a preacher who focuses on the Biblical doctrines and the practices of the early church. Health problems are forcing our much-loved current preacher to step down. 

We are looking for a preacher who GENTLY AND TACTFULLY TEACHES THE FULL TRUTH.  

Many of our members are age 50 and older. However, we have a solid group of younger folks who recognize the authority of the Scriptures. Our church building is located on the main street of our small town, and our auditorium will seat about 200. We have several classrooms and a fellowship hall with kitchen. We offer a day school each year. Our services are like those found in most Churches of Christ in the 1950s.

The cost of living is low in our rural area which helps offset our beginning salary of $36,000. (PLEASE NOTE: We would love to have a full time preacher; however, we may have to compromise due to our salary.) Our area offers lots of recreation in God’s creation—small rivers, creeks, trout streams, national forests. About 35 miles to the north is a larger town with a major university and additional recreational activities.  

Training, preaching experience, ability, and personality will all be strongly considered. 

If you believe we are a good fit, please respond to our posting. Upon receipt of your response, we will send you a standard set of questions. 

Dillon Smith, Preacher Search Committee 

Email: dsmith8_10@hotmail.com (Between the 8 and the 1 is an underscore symbol.)

Description:

The Little’s are eager and excited to add to this list and be able to provide oppurtunities as listed above. We are blessed by him to serve and share God’s word with so many. Have a request feel free to contact us. God bless!

Education:

Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies

Work Experience:

8 Years of Ministry between Youth, Associate Ministry, Pulpit Ministry, And Family Ministry

Description:

Looking for an opportunity for my family and me to join a congregation in equipping and encouraging their youth and/or young adults for a life committed to Christ. Also available for fill-in speaking in the Southeast. 5+ years in Youth Ministry spent in TN and AL.

Education:

BS in Bible with an emphasis in Youth and Family Ministry- Freed-Hardeman University

Currently pursuing a Master in Ministry at Heritage Christian University.

Description:

        Hello, my name is Marcus McDowell, I am a member of the body of Christ at Briar Church of Christ in Azle TX where I minister and take part in the leadership, with youth activities as well as teach junior high/high school bible classes. 

Let me take just a moment to share with you a little about myself and my journey. I am 42 years old and married to my loving helpmate Rhonda McDowell of six years. We have seven beautiful, amazing children.  Makela 21, Ryan 20, Kiara 18, Sean 19, Evan 15, Cameron 14, and Josie 9. I obeyed the gospel and was baptized and added to the body of Christ at 1st & Georgia Church of Christ and labored in Chickasha Oklahoma. Arlouis & Vickie McDowell are my parents, and they serve and lead at Magnolia Church of Christ in Duncan, Oklahoma where my father has preached and labored for 23 years. For the past 4 years, I have diligently studied God’s divine word and graduated through the Online Academy of Biblical Studies (OABS) directed by Chuck Northrop under the oversight of the eldership at Chipman Road Church of Christ.

My earnest and humble desire is to pursue kingdom growth as I strive for moral excellence in my study of the Bible. That I may have a surer understanding of biblical principles which is the standard of foundation and the truth that guides and directs my path Jer. 10:23. My motivation is one that is inspired directly from the mouth of God through his divine gospel truth. Jesus says Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always even until the end of the World (Matthew 28:19-20). There are so many gospel preachers who have grown faint or become unfaithful in their service to the kingdom. I am so blessed and humbled to have the opportunity and privilege to do as God would have me to do as a steward of His divine word to “preach the word” 1 Tim. 4:2.  

My wife and I are prayerful that God’s will is being done as we both understand God is in control and it is a duty and a blessing that is set before us as stewards of His word to go about the work of a gospel preacher. 

In His Service, 

Marcus McDowell 

(817) 771-1965 

kckmcdonnell@gmail.com 

Education:

EDUCATION

Online Academy of Biblical Studies (OABS), Preaching School/ Biblical Studies 

 201 NW Chipman Road – P.O. Box 262, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 –

 Biblical Studies–August 3, 2018 – June 19, 2022

Tarrant County College (NWTCC) 4801 Marine Creek Parkway Fort Worth, Tx 76179- Associate Degree-July 2011 – May 2014

Fine arts in Teaching Associate Degree, (Special Education) 

 Note Taker for the Disability Support Services (DSS).

Duncan High School– 515 North 19th St. Duncan, OK 73533 –                         

Diploma- August 1997 – May 1999

Work Experience:

Employment 

Santo Forte Junior High

479 Sandy Beach Rd, Azle, TX 76020 (817) 270-1133

Azle Independent School District February 10, 2019-Present

As a special education paraprofessional, under general supervision, provides assistance to a classroom teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting; assists in the implementation of instructional programs, including self-help and behavior management as well as instruction. 

• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines

• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public

• Skill in operating microcomputers, word processors and peripheral equipment

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word

• Able to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Azle Manor Healthcare & Rehab 

721 Dunaway Ln. Azle, TX. 76020 – CNA

August 2007- November 2010

• Assist with daily living activities. Help patients with personal hygiene.  Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths.

• Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s chart. Assist the nurses and other staff as needed and adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.

Crescent Senior Care

 1219 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, TX.  76086 – CNA

December 2005 – June 2007

• Assist with daily living activities. Help patients with personal hygiene.  Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths.

• Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s chart. Assist the nurses and other staff as needed and adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.

Holland Lake Nursing Center

1201 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086 – CNA

January 2006- June  2007

• Assist with daily living activities. Help patients with personal hygiene.  Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths.

• Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s chart. Assist the nurses and other staff as needed and adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.

PREACHING, TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 

I have served in the areas of Bible Class teaching, youth activity, sermon delivery, by which I desire to make this service a part of my life‘s work .

 I have filled the pulpit at 

Magnolia Chruch of Christ, Duncan OK 

Venus Church of Christ, Venus TX 

Pearl Street Church of Christ in Comanche, TX

College Hill Church of Christ Hillsboro, TX, 

Briar Church of Christ  Briar, TX

REFERENCES

Phillip McIntosh Preacher/Mentor – (817) 771-7417

Mike Bonner -(325) 320-6856

Jason Adair-(512) 966-1626

Rick Popejoy Preacher/OABS Instructor -(404) 428-2440

Kedan Shrum Preacher-(918) 510-8119

William Manley Forte Junior High/Principal -(817) 307-1166

Jenn Palmer-Clark Special Education Life Skills (Coworker)-(817) 902-9393

Description:

The Central Church of Christ in Rainsville, AL is seeking a full or part time minister for our congregation of 50 to 60 members.  Responsibilities would include preaching and teaching classes.  Please send a resume and references to the email listed below. You can also call me Anthony Horton at the listed number.

Description:

Getwell Church of Christ is part-time pulpit minister. We have three elders, Dewey Murray, Pat Phillips and Ron Wallace. Our average Sunday attendance is 25.

Our website is www.getwellchurchofchrist.org

Email:mail@getwellchurchofchrist.org

Job expectations: Two sermons on Sunday. Bible class Sundays and Wednesday evenings. Weekly radio program as well as various minsterial duties.

Please send either a copy of sermons or a link to sermons.

Description:

The Gateway Church of Christ in Southgate, Michigan is seeking a full-time minister for our acapella congregation of 220 members and 4 elders.  Responsibilities include preaching, teaching classes, personal work both inside and outside of the congregation, and active participation in other church ministries.  We are seeking a man with a genuine passion for personal work and ministry, willing to visit and engage with all church members – youth, families and older church members – as well as complete community outreach activities.

Church of Christ background is mandatory.  Must possess bachelor’s degree in a Bible-related field, have at least 5-10 years of experience in a full-time minister capacity and a resolute heart for service to God.

The applicant must send a cover letter, resume, list of recent references, and video/audio links to recent sermons and classes by email to:  secretary@gatewaycofcsouthgate.org; these can also be sent by mail to:

Gateway Church of Christ.  ATTN: Elders

14950 Northline Rd.

Southgate, MI. 48195

Description:

The LaSalle church of Christ in Niagara Falls, NY, is seeking a full-time minister.  We are a loving congregation of 50+ members, without elders, striving to serve our Lord and reaching out to the lost and hurting in our community. Our current minister is retiring. We prefer a married man, with experience and a 4 year Bible degree who will help us focus on ministry and evangelism.

Please send a resume, video/audio link, along with a personal philosophy of ministry to:  minister@lasallechurchofchrist.org

Education:

4 year Bible degree preferred