Young Adults Minister

Location: Bay Area Church, League City, TX 77573

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Ministry Area: Ministry Staff, Generational Team Classification: Full-Time, Ministerial Exception Primary Reporting Relationship: Family Discipleship Pastor

Job Purpose: The Young Adults Minister provides vision, leadership, and oversight for the church’s ministry to all young adults ages 18-30. This role is responsible for developing and leading programs, discipleship opportunities, strategies, systems, and leaders to help engage young adults in the life of Bay Area Church and fulfill its vision to saturate the 4-B Area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches.

Major Responsibilities General Responsibilities: Pursue Christ and biblical community Model faith in marriage, family, and relationships Conduct all matters with moral and legal integrity Represent Bay Area Church well through all interactions (in-person, social media, etc.) Vision & Strategy: Develop a comprehensive strategy to reach and disciple young adults ages 18-30 Oversee all aspects of the Young Adult Ministry, including gatherings, Life Groups, leadership development, outreach, pastoral care, volunteer teams, budgeting, and strategic planning Work with the Discipleship Pastor to champion and implement the church’s vision within the young adult ministry Create clear on-ramps and next steps in coordination with the engagement and discipleship pathways of the church to help young adults follow Jesus, connect to community, and engage their world Evaluate ministry effectiveness and make strategic improvements to increase impact and engagement Collaborate with church leadership and other ministries to ensure alignment and integration Leadership and Oversight: Provide leadership and oversight to all young adult ministry programs, systems, processes, teams, and events Recruit, train, develop, and shepherd volunteer leaders and ministry teams, building a healthy leadership culture marked by ownership, spiritual maturity, collaboration, and multiplication Lead regular planning meetings and leadership development opportunities Ensure effective communication, organization, planning, and execution across all ministry efforts Discipleship and Community: Create environments that foster authentic biblical community and spiritual growth Oversee all Life Groups, discipleship groups, serving teams, and connection opportunities Partner with other ministries of the church to create and encourage mentoring relationships and opportunities Encourage engagement in the broader life and ministry of the church Teaching and Pastoral Care: Regularly teach and equip gifted teachers to lead in young adult gatherings and discipleship environments Be relationally present and actively engaged in the lives of young adults Provide pastoral care, encouragement, counseling, and spiritual guidance to young adults and leaders Utilize resources and refer young adults to Care & Counseling opportunities and partners when needed Help young adults navigate key life transitions and challenges with biblical wisdom and care Outreach and Mission: Develop strategies to reach unchurched and disengaged young adults in the church and community Create a culture of invitation and opportunities for inviting others to engage Mobilize young adults in service and missions for kingdom impact both locally and globally Equip young adults to live as disciples of Jesus in their workplaces, schools, relationships, and communities Administration and Communication: Oversee ministry calendars, budgets, communication plans, and event logistics; working with other departments and teams to ensure collaboration and effectiveness Utilize systems and processes that support healthy ministry growth and follow-up Maintain clear communication with volunteers, participants, parents (when appropriate), and church staff and leadership Utilize the church database and other tools to track engagement, participation, and other essential metrics and data

Qualifications Education and Experience: Undergraduate degree required; seminary and theological training a plus Formal ministry experience and/or training preferred

Required Skills and Abilities: A growing faith and relationship with Jesus evidenced in life and relationships Agreement with Bay Area Church’s vision, mission, DNA, strategies, and beliefs Evident passion for reaching and discipling young adults Social ability to interact well with different types of people from different backgrounds Team player with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to recruit, train, and encourage volunteers Desire to create welcoming and hospitable environments and experiences for others Desire to see others take the next steps in their faith in Jesus and involvement in the local church An understanding of the role of ministry Ability to reflect and share the Gospel through words, actions, and interactions, both in work and personal settings Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace Organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and be detail-oriented Practice and ensure proper sensitivity and confidentiality with information Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Essential Job Functions: Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations Ability to listen and respond to counsel Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis Must be physically able to operate various office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to church members, staff, and other stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly Activities occur primarily indoors, but the worker may be subject to outdoor environmental conditions on occasion Equal Employment Opportunity Bay Area Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.