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Youth Ministry Coordinator

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Company: New Life Christian Reformed Church
Contact Person: Hester de Groot
Location/Address:
400 Victoria Rd. N.
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 ]