Full Time Position The Youth Pastor will give primary leadership and pastoral oversight to those at Riverwood who are between the ages of 10 and 18 years old (junior high and senior high students). It will be the task of the Youth Pastor to design and implement strategies and ministries that effectively fulfill our L3 Living strategy: L1 - Lead students to living intimate with God. L2 - Lead students to living in deeper community with others. L3 - Lead students to living lives of influence and impact. 3-5 years of experience and Bachelor s Degree are preferable. Discerning Vision The Youth Pastor will seek God to discern and champion the spiritual vision for Riverwood s students. The Youth Pastor is responsible for prayerfully discerning the vision and direction that should guide Riverwood s Student Ministries. This vision is then submitted to the Lead Pastor for discernment, ratification and affirmation. Oversee the effective communication of the vision, direction and progress to the leadership of Riverwood as well as to the entire church. Ensure a regular strategic planning and goal process is in place and implement procedures to ensure alignment through the church with those plans and goals. Lead in transitioning student ministries towards greater effectiveness and alignment with the church vision. Teaching The Youth Pastor is responsible to teach the word and develop spiritual content. The Youth Pastor will champion the Living Intimate with God component of Riverwood by developing the program and teaching schedule, content and message. Ensure that all teaching is biblically based and biblically sound. Develop each series with a broader range of complimentary components such as devotionals, blogs, study sheets, videos, games, parallel small group curriculum, etc. to enhance spiritual renewal. Discipleship + Programming Ensure that safety and good communication is maintained as it pertains to all programs. Lead the students at Riverwood to grow holistically (spiritually, relationally, emotionally, psychologically, and physically).
Ensure that the following three spiritual priorities for the congregation remain central to the church: L1 Living Intimate with God, L2 Living in Deep Community and L3 Living Lives of Influence. Ensure that Riverwood does not lose it s evangelistic and serving-the-poor edge by cultivating local outreach initiatives. Pastoral Care + Shepherding The Youth Pastor will provide pastoral care in major crises that happen to people connected with Riverwood s student ministries, both students and parents. Shepherd, guide and provide spiritual counsel to the Jr Hi and Sr Hi students of Riverwood when required. Oversee Ministry Staff Develop and manage volunteers by taking time to inspire, consult and resource them to ensure spiritual vibrancy and ministry effectiveness. Lead volunteers in the initiation and implementation of new ministry strategies. The Youth Pastor is responsible to adhere to the Riverwood Statement of Faith, Staff Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethics. These are available upon request. For more information please see contact below. contact humanresources@riverwood.cc or 204.668.3181
Application for Employment Position being applied for: Youth Pastor Application Date: Personal Information Address: Social Insurance Number: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? yes no If you, please explain below: Education Education + Training Type of School Name/Location Years Completed Honors Received: Diploma/Degree Course of Study High School Trade, Business, or Technical College or University Graduate or Professional Previous Employment Please include a resumé in addition to the information below. Position(s) held: Employment Dates: Starting: Ending: Starting Pay: Ending Pay: Supervisor/Manager: may we contact? yes no Reason for leaving: Description of Primary Responsibilities:
References We prefer that one reference be a current Riverwood Church Community staff member or lay leader. Christian Background Are you a Christ-follower? yes no If yes, since when? (mm/yyyy): If yes, briefly describe your journey of faith in Christ below: Do you regularly attend our weekend services? yes no If yes, since when? (mm/yyyy): Are you a part of Riverwood s Covenant Community? yes no In what areas of the church ministry are you presently involved?
In what areas of the church ministry are you currently leading? What would you identify as your primary gifts? What would you describe as one of your personal weaknesses? Provide some point form descriptions of your personality. What do we need to know about how you are wired? How do you handle conflict? What do you believe is a healthy general-process for handling conflict? When you think of a healthy church, what characteristics come to mind? What are you passionate about? Are you called to this ministry? Please provide us with a resumé and any additional information you feel would be important for us to know.