Interim Director of Youth Ministry, First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Chicago, Illinois
Listed: 11-08-23
Employer: First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201, Chicago| (847)-864-1472
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Position: Part-time
Webpage: https://firstpresevanston.org
Contact: Janice Dobschuetz
Job Description:Job Description
POSITION : Interim Director of Youth Ministry, First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Chicago.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Work with the Our Children, Our Families Council to create an overall structure for sustainable youth ministry. Tasks would include:
- Establish with the council youth ministry goals and objectives in line with the church’s mission and the church’s strategic plan, effectively communicate them to volunteers and parents, and work with the council to provide for the effective administration of the youth ministry.
- Coordinate Sunday morning Christian Education programs for youth including staffing classrooms with background-checked and trained teachers and volunteers.
- Provide theologically appropriate curriculum and materials that align with the mission of FPCE for all youth classes and activities.
- Establish with the help and support of the Our Children, Our Families Council, a sustainable Christian Education program that provides a clear discipling path for 6th grade through 12th grade youth.
- Oversee and facilitate an inclusive worship experience for youth, integrating youth into regular worship leadership through scripture reading, leading prayers and musical participation.
- Organize and lead weekly youth group on Sundays 4-6pm and special youth worship services including the Christmas Family Service and Youth Sunday.
- Facilitate the planning and celebration of special milestone faith stages including Confirmation and Graduation Sundays.
- Coordinate spiritual development opportunities for youth families including Family Small Group and retreats and mission trips.
- Recruit, equip, support, train and recognize volunteers serving the youth ministry.
- Be an advocate for and provide prayers for and support to youth, parents and families.
- Facilitate the application of new programs within the youth ministry that lead to spiritual and numerical growth.
- Other duties as assigned.