Youth Minister / Associate Minister

 ASSOCIATE/YOUTH MINISTER

 

ABOUT UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

 

University Christian Church is a growing congregation located in the northwest section of Muncie, IN, a city of 70,000. The city offers many cultural, social, and sports activities. It is located near the campus of Ball State University and just five minutes from I-69.

 

University Christian Church exists to “Bring others to Christ, build them up in Christ, and send them out for Christ,” and God is blessing our efforts! Church attendance has grown about 15% in the past five years, with 45 baptisms and 90 transfers of membership during that time. We have also completed two major building additions in the past ten years. Our facility now includes a dedicated teen room, full court gym, and large Kid’s Zone.

 

At University Christian Church, the successful candidate will find:

-       a competitive salary and benefit package

-       a strong team of servant-leaders with a clear vision for the church

-       a unified congregation

-       an excellent location

-       an atmosphere of growth and a missional focus

-       a financially sound congregation

-       strong commitment to youth and children

-       an excellent building facility

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

To provide vision, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive teen ministry

To provide vision, leadership and support for an effective disciple ministry

To provide vision, leadership and support for an effective outreach ministry

To assist the Senior Minister as needed in performing other ministry activities.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATE

 

-       A team player

-       At least a bachelor’s degree in a ministry related field from a Christian college, or the equivalent from a secular college

-       Agrees with the ideals and doctrine normally embraced within the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ

-       Successful experience as a youth and/or associate minister

-       Possesses vision, creativity, and enthusiasm to build a ministry to youth with a clear and proven philosophy of youth ministry

-       Relates well and has a positive influence on today’s generation of youth

-       Demonstrates, leadership skills and passion to oversee a successful discipleship ministry.

-       Exhibits the vision and passion to coordinate an effective outreach ministry.

-       Trained and experienced in performing other ministerial duties as needed

-       A sound faith in Jesus Christ but still seeking to grow in the Christian walk

 

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Search Team

University Christian Church                                 OR                 steve@universitychristianchurch.com

2400 N. Nebo Rd.

Muncie, IN 47304                                                                                                                       2/18