Youth Ministry Coordinator
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Company: New Life Christian Reformed Church
Contact Person: Hester de Groot
Email: mincoord@newlifecrc.net
Location/Address:
400 Victoria Rd. N.
Guelph, Ontario , N1E 5J7
Guelph, Ontario , N1E 5J7
Phone: 519-823-5851
Position Description
The Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible to provide leadership for the high school youth program:
- Providing relational leadership and mentoring for the youth as they grow spiritually and relationally;
- Planning the youth program in collaboration with the Youth Leadership Team;
- Leading discussion sessions and collaborating with visiting speakers;
- Organizing and delivering fun and engaging activities.
Hours:
- Part-time
- 10 hours per week
- including some week nights and/or Sundays and approximately four full weekends per year
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be:
- A committed Christian who can talk comfortably about their faith and who models faithful living.
- A relational leader who is comfortable with and enjoys the company of high school aged youth.
- An enthusiastic event coordinator who can successfully deliver weekly gatherings and contribute to organizing special events.
- An effective partner with the Youth Leadership Team and Pastor, knowing how to use their own strengths, when to ask for help, and grace and patience when engaging with parents.
- Previous experience or training in leading youth and young people, youth ministry, administration and organization are all beneficial, but not required.
Key activities:
- Relationship Building and Supervisory Activities
- Attend weekly evening youth gatherings, including leading some discussions, and coordinating visiting speakers.
- Connect relationally with the youth, at weekly gatherings, through other follow-up contact, and by regularly praying for them.
- Attend and supervise several longer trips away (Fall Retreat, All-Ontario Youth Convention, summer service project)
- Planning and Administrative Activities
- Participate in Youth Leadership Team meetings. The Youth Leadership Team is made up of parents, the Elder for Youth, and the Pastor.
The Youth Coordinator will lead planning for:
- Weekly youth gatherings. This may include a mix of sessions led by the Youth Coordinator, the Pastor, and invited speakers. Other weekly sessions may include games nights, fun outings, and service outings.
- Summer service project. This could be with CRC Serve, or organized independently by New Life CRC.
- Weekend events (e.g. Fall Retreat, All-Ontario Youth Convention).
- Networking with other churches to foster a community for the youth beyond New Life CRC (e.g. attending youth services or shared events at other locations, etc.)
Accountability:
The Youth Coordinator will:
- Report to the Pastor, and be mentored by the Pastor.
- Be supported by the Youth Elder.
- Liaise regularly with the Youth Leadership team.
Contact:
Hester de Groot - mincoord@newlifecrc.net
Office & Ministry Coordinator, New Life Christian Reformed Church
400 Victoria Rd. N. Guelph, ON \
N1E 5J7
519-823-5851
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Posted: May 16, 2025 | Expires: June 20, 2025
Posted Under: Pastoral - Youth/Youth Worker
Career ID: [ 18280 ]
Posted Under: Pastoral - Youth/Youth Worker
Career ID: [ 18280 ]