Church and Staff Introduction:
Auburn Church of Christ started in a member’s living room in 1973. From that small beginning we have grown to a healthy congregation with weekly attendance in the 180 person range. We are debt free and recently constructed a new building to provide offices and conference room space for our staff members. We are located in a residential area in the heart of Auburn, IN, approximately 22 miles north of downtown Fort Wayne.
The congregation is overseen by elders who work closely and collegially with our staff members. We strive to maintain a cooperative and collaborative spirit as we work together to build God’s kingdom here in Auburn. We are organized internally along ministry lines. Our Children’s and Youth Ministries together comprise our NextGen Ministry. We are also seeking to develop a Young Adult Ministry.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a Youth and Young Adult Minister who is Biblically sound, energetic, enthusiastic, collaborative, and hard working. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to disciple and spiritually develop the youth and young adults of the congregation, be skilled at attracting and leveraging the talents of volunteers, demonstrate a positive Christian lifestyle and example, and be focused on transforming all people with the love of Jesus. This person will be responsible for overseeing ACC’s Youth Ministry (7th-12th Grade) and for developing and leading a new Young Adults Ministry. He will earnestly strive to accomplish the following goals on an on-going basis:
General:
- Recruit, develop, and work through a team of volunteer teachers and helpers, and oversee the scheduling of and communication with Youth and Young Adult Ministry volunteers. Fulfill primary teaching responsibilities as necessary.
- Provide oversight of Sunday and Wednesday youth group and related activities. Develop, promote, and lead a service-oriented youth program.
- In collaboration with the Senior Minister and elders, develop and implement a plan for the Young Adult Ministry.
- In consultation with the Senior Minister and elders and in cooperation with the Children’s Director, select/develop and administer curriculum.
- In conjunction with other staff members, plan, oversee, and implement a yearly calendar of programs and events that reflect ACC’s Mission and Vision.
- In cooperation with the Children’s Director, oversee the on-going maintenance of ACC’s NextGen policies, handbook, etc., and ensure compliance with them.
- Work with ACC Property Ministry to ensure ACC’s NextGen spaces (classrooms, storage, etc.) are in good order.
- Maintain a partnership with Lake James Christian Camp and Retreat Center by actively promoting opportunities to participate in camps and retreats.
- Build and maintain relationships with children, youth, and parents, both churched and unchurched. Equip and encourage the parents of our congregation.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with other area youth ministers, church camp personnel, Christian youth organization leaders (e.g., Lifewise Academy, Youth for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, etc.). Be proactively engaged with public, Christian, and home school groups.
- Be intentionally present in our church gatherings and our community in order to create connections to further the accomplishment of ACC’s mission.
Other Responsibilities:
- Take advantage of preaching, counseling, educational, and other developmental opportunities as they arise.
- Actively participate in all scheduled staff and leadership meetings.
- In conjunction with the Finance Ministry, oversee the development and maintenance of the NextGen Ministry budget
- Participate cooperatively with other ACC ministries as needed based on spiritual gifting and ability/experience
- Maintain regular office hours in accordance with the Employment Agreement and Employee Handbook
- Assist with other ministry opportunities as needed based on spiritual gifting and ability/experience
Personal Qualifications:
- Immersed and obedient believer in Jesus Christ
- Familiarity with and acceptance of Restoration Movement doctrinal tenets
- A cooperative, collaborative, and teachable spirit and a strong work ethic
- A genuine love for people, expressed through communication, cooperation, collaboration, and personal relationships
- A strong desire to grow spiritually and professionally
- A willingness and ability to adapt to the needs of the congregation and serve outside areas of immediate responsibility when necessary
- A desire to serve as an active member of ACC along with your wife, if married
Professional Qualifications:
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry experience preferred, including a strong track record of working with groups and recruiting and training ministry volunteers
- Restoration Movement Bible College/University graduate preferred
Reports To:
Senior Minister, Elders
How to Apply:
Kindly send your resume along with any audio or video files of teaching or preaching to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Auburn Church of Christ
1103 S. Jackson Street
Auburn, IN 46706
Attention: Search Committee