Youth Minister

Eugene Christian Church

Eugene, MO

Families, Children, or Youth
Full-Time
Posted on 1/29/2026

Youth Minister Position

(Full-time, Part-time, or Intern Position)

Location: 10606 Tunnel St. Eugene, Missouri 65032
Website: www.eugenechristianchurch.com

Overview

Eugene Christian Church is seeking a Youth Minister (Full-time, Part-time, or Intern) to help serve our children, youth, and families while gaining real ministry experience and completing Christian Service Hours (Internship). This role offers hands-on opportunities to serve, teach, and lead in a local church setting, while also allowing flexibility for school commitments if needed. Housing is available through church hosts and pay is negotiable depending on time commitment, experience, and availability.


Responsibilities

  • Youth & Children’s Ministry

    • Schedule, support/train, and organize teams for Sunday children’s programs.

    • Lead the Sunday Teen’s Church (30-45 mins).

    • Lead and/or co-lead Thursday Night Open Gym (6–8 pm), including a 5–10 minute devotional/discussion.

    • Coordinate youth involvement in the 4th Quarter Rally (5th Sunday) through sunday service participation or special youth/family events throughout the year.

  • School & Community Ministry

    • Participate in Cole R-V School lunch visits twice a month (both high school & elementary) in a chaplain-like presence.

    • Help plan outreach events that involve the community throughout the year.

  • Seasonal & Special Events

    • Assist with church camp season (June) as needed.

    • Organize & Lead VBS during summer (4 days).


Expectations

  • Serve Thursday & Sunday most weeks (housing provided if needed). (Discuss Office Hours)

  • Grow in their relationship with God, model Christlike character, and encourage youth in their walk with Jesus.

  • Work collaboratively with church leaders and volunteers.

  • Be flexible and dependable, balancing church service with academic responsibilities (internship).


Time Commitment & Compensation

[Final Pay & Hours are Based on Discussions of Availability & Experience]

Example:

  • Internship Track (approx. 10 hrs/week): ex: $300/week (meets Christian Service requirements).

  • Part-Time Track (expanded role, ~15–20 hrs/week): ex: $500/week.

  • Full-Time Track (~40 hrs/week): open to discussion

*Intern Note: We encourage students to confirm if Friday classes have an online option so the intern can be in Eugene Thursday night through Sunday.


How to Apply

Contact:
Daryl Struemph
[email protected]
573-338-7400

Send the following:

  • Brief introduction and testimony

  • Résumé (ministry and volunteer experience)

  • Two references (at least one ministry supervisor)

  • Optional: a recent teaching outline or short lesson sample