Youth

Youth Ministry Core Team leader Job Description

The youth ministry core team shall oversee the ministry and seek to foster Christian community through building relationships with the youth in our congregation. Imparting the teachings of their faith through prayer, events, activities and mission trips that appeal to the youth while encouraging them to be faithful followers of the church strengthening their commitment to the church and growth in faith in Jesus Christ.

The core team leader is the leader of the youth events.  Planning and implementing events or help in leading other adults of the church in ministries that they feel a calling to lead. The core team leader will also utilize those who have indicated on the Time and Talent Sheets the willingness to offer their help in assisting in the youth ministry.

The core team leader shall encourage youth to be involved in ministries within our church and in the community with fellowship, fun and faith development. Including other Core teams that can provide more church ministry opportunities. Example: Lutheran world relief kits, shoe box Christmas and Easter breakfast. Encourage the youth to be active in outreach to unchurched youth, to pray and ask Gods guidance with their personal ministries.

The core team leader will encourage our youth to be involved in their spiritual growth at events, including but not limited to, Confirmation camp, Youth Gatherings, work camps, mission trips and Gods work our Hands.

The core team leader will lead the youth in Fundraisers to build a fund that they can use for events.

Attend monthly core team meetings to talk about current issues. Submitting a monthly report before the meeting. Attend any other meetings required by the supervising pastor.

Be in contact with office staff and provide a timely and accurate schedule of Youth activities. Keep the congregation informed of youth events by coordinating the publicity for youth activities through the appropriate vehicles provided by the church. (e.g. office calendar, monthly newsletter, special mailings, posters, bulletin announcements, web page, etc)

The core team leader will be assigned a church council liaison that they are to work in conjunction with.

The core team leader will plan a budget each October and submit to the Treasurer of the church.

The core team leader will write and submit in November an annual report and submit to the office.