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Director of Youth and Young Adults

Ministrylist, New Galena, Pennsylvania, United States,


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Ministry Director, Youth DirectorThe Role:

Director of Youth and Young AdultsLenape Valley Church Building: Meet Lenape Valley:Founded in 1962, the Lenape Valley Church moved to its current location in 1965. Through many years of good pastoral leadership, outreach ministry, and the support of faithful people, the church membership continued to grow.In 2015, the Rev. Dr. Anita Bell was called by the congregation to be the next Senior Pastor. Before Rev. Bell’s arrival, the church had gone through significant decline. Under her leadership and the full support of the congregation and the staff, LVC is once again a healthy, growing, thriving community of faith.Today, Lenape Valley Church is a growing, vibrant faith community in Bucks County just south of Doylestown, PA, and just one hour from Philadelphia. God has called Lenape Valley to Welcome, Inspire, Nurture, and Serve all to become followers of Jesus Christ.About the Director of Youth and Young Adults:Lenape Valley Church is seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to serve as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, with a specific focus on youth, young adults, and their families. This exciting opportunity calls for a passionate leader who is eager to build a vibrant ministry with our ministry team, fostering deep relationships and creating transformative experiences for the next generation.Lenape Valley Students: The Director of Youth and Young Adults’ Responsibilities Include:Visionary Leadership: Develop a comprehensive and innovative vision for the Youth and Young Adult ministry that aligns with the church’s mission and values.Relationship Building: Cultivate authentic, meaningful relationships with youth and young adults, fostering an environment where they feel known, valued, and supported in their faith journey.Develop relationships with EPIC (Everything Possible in Christ) students (4th-6th Grade) to help support transition from Children’s to youth ministry.Sharing in the life of the faith community in worship, study, and service.Ministry Development: Build the Youth and Young Adult ministry, creating engaging programs, events, and discipleship pathways.Collaboration: Collaborate with Elders, staff, parents, and team of volunteers to create a holistic approach to Youth and Young Adult ministry.Discipleship and Teaching: Provide Biblically-based teaching, mentorship, and spiritual guidance to youth and young adults.Mission: Inspire and create opportunities for students to serve, both in local projects and on mission trips.Outreach and Engagement: Develop strategies to effectively reach and engage youth and young adults within and beyond the church walls.Event Planning: Organize and oversee relevant and impactful events, retreats, mission trips, and gatherings.Personal Development: Stay current with trends in youth and young adult culture, ministry methodologies, and educational strategies.Budget Management: Responsible for budget planning and management for the Youth and Young Adult ministry.Safety and Compliance: Implement and uphold child protection policies and procedures.What You Bring:The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Director of Youth and Young Adults:3+ years preferred with proven experience in leadership roles within youth or young adult ministry.A vibrant and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.Demonstrated passion for youth and young adult ministry.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.A creative and innovative approach to ministry.Excellent communication skills.Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to initiate and lead ministry initiatives.Familiarity with technology and social media platforms.Commitment to adhere to child protection policies.Availability nights and weekends to meet ministry needs.What it’s Like to Live in New Britain, PA:New Britain, Pennsylvania is a small borough located in Bucks County, known for its safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. Doylestown, nearby, offers access to culture, adventure, and nature.

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