Moreton Youth

Purpose

It is our vision that every individual—young or old—discovers meaning, purpose and life in Jesus. As Youth and Connections Pastor, you'll be responsible for the advancement of ministry for teenagers, discipling teenagers through their high school years and helping them discover their identity in Him in partnership with their families. Beyond youth, you'll help people of all ages find belonging in Lifegroups and other Hope Centre communities. In both settings you'll foster environments that are Safe, Spiritual and Stretching, where individuals of all ages can build authentic relationships and grow in their own personal relationship with Jesus.

Summary

Job Title: Youth & Connections Pastor

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time

Work Days: Tue-Fri & Sun

Reports To: Moreton Location Pastor

Work Location: Moreton Campus

Position-Specific Responsibilities – Youth

• Lead Gatherings: Lead Youth gatherings on Friday nights and Sundays (and other Youth gatherings as needed)
• Community Outreach: Develop and outwork programs to facilitate outreach and relationship building with local schools and other community groups
• Family Engagement: Develop and run events that serve and connect teenagers and their families to Hope Centre
• Team Development: Develop volunteer teams to facilitate gatherings and discipleship of teenagers and their families
• Policy Compliance: Ensure your teams comply with Hope Centre Policies and State and Federal Law regarding the protection of young people
• Ministry Transition: Work with the Kids and Young Adults Pastors at your location to ensure a smooth transition both into and out of the Youth ministry

Position-Specific Responsibilities – Groups & Connections

• Team Development: Develop and schedule training to equip new and existing Lifegroup leaders to run groups which align with Hope Centre's vision to be Safe, Spiritual and Stretching.
• Pastoral Support: Build relationships with Group leaders, providing them with pastoral care and guidance for difficult situations which may arise within the groups they lead.
• Group Oversight: Maintain an up-to-date record of all active Lifegroups at this location, including key details such as meeting location, group size, and demographic composition.
• Facilitate Connection: Provide opportunities for and engage with Hope Centre people not yet in a Lifegroup to easily join a group that suits their location or demographic, or encourage them to start their own.
• Group Resources: Acquire and distribute study materials and resources to Lifegroup leaders as needed.
• Community Leader Support: Provide pastoral care, relational and logistical oversight to volunteer leaders across Hope Centre Communities, helping promote growth and engagement across diverse demographics within Hope Centre.

Core Pastoral Responsibilities

• Shepherd and support those within your ministry with the primary aim to help them develop and flourish in their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ (Acts 20:28)
• Provide pastoral care to those belonging to your ministry, liaising with your location pastor when necessary.
• Identify and raise up key leaders and empower them to lead the areas of ministry under your supervision (Ephesians 4:11-13)
• Be responsible for the rostering, communication, and general care of your teams to ensure they have everything they need to serve well
• Manage budgets and finances of the ministry you lead within the guidelines and processes outlined by the Hope Centre Leadership Team
• Manage physical resources (such as rooms, vehicles and other equipment) associated with the ministry you lead
• Participate in all location team meetings and events
• Collaborate with team members responsible for the same ministry at other locations to develop a strategic approach to the ministry across all locations
• Perform pastoral and ceremonial duties as a Minister of Religion as required

Please be mindful that this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities but serves to highlight the spheres of responsibility and level of work performed by team members within this role. These compliment the heart and attitude carried by every team member as we work together to bring the message of Jesus in a way that transforms people and cities.

The person we're looking for

Has a deep love for Jesus and His people and has 2+ years' experience leading a Youth-focused ministry. We expect that this person has a high level of initiative and ability to take a proactive approach to work. This person must hold a QLD working with children "Blue Card", a C-Class Driver's License, and hold a current Australian Christian Churches credential.