JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Annville United Christian Church (Lebanon County, PA) announces a ministry opportunity for a Youth Director.
We are prayerfully seeking a servant-leader to join the leadership of our multigenerational congregation, hosting an average attendance of 160. With strong children, youth and family ministries, the Church is excited to grow the congregation and expand community outreach. The Youth Director will disciple young people, build relationships, and develop programs that help them grow in their faith, relationships, and service to the church and community.
Annville United Christian Church is excited to partner with you to develop Gods calling in your life!
For the Position Summary/Job Description, see below (or click here to download the info).
To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume and Statement of Faith (in video, written or both) to: pastorsearch@annvillechurch.com
ANNVILLE UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Job Title: Youth Director
Report to: Senior Pastor
Position: Part-time, Salary
Salary/Benefits: $20,000-$25,000
INTRODUCTION TO OUR CHURCH
JOB STATEMENT
We are looking for a Youth Director who will cultivate an environment of spiritual growth and outreach by equipping youth (Grades 6-12) with the Word, engaging in ministry through teaching, mentoring and other services.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AND CURRENT MINISTRIES
The United Christian Church denomination traces their roots all the way back to the Protestant Reformation of the early 1400’s and late 1500’s with heavy influence from the Dutch and German Anabaptists that immigrated to the New World and would eventually branch from the United Brethren in Christ Church shortly after the Civil War in 1865. Today, the UC Church denomination consists of 8 sister churches across the rolling hills of Lebanon, Lancaster, and Dauphin Counties in central Pennsylvania. The 8 churches are comprised of many members both young and old who are closely knit into the local community and support each other in men’s/women’s, children’s/youth, and young adult ministries. Some exciting activities that Annville UC Church hosts and participates in includes weekly Sunday School and Wednesday Night Classes for all ages, Youth Group, Young Singles and Adult Small Groups, as well as annual events such as Weekend Retreats, International Missions Trips, Vacation Bible School, Campmeeting Revival Services, and a Journey to Bethlehem Live Nativity walk-through. Visit our website for more information and to see our Calendar of Events!
DESCRIPTION OF LOCAL AREA
Annville, Pennsylvania, is a quiet, historic town located in Lebanon County, approximately 20 miles east of the state capital, Harrisburg and 8 miles east of Hershey. The greater County population consists of 142,000, including the community of Annville at 5,000 and the nearby (6 miles east) City of Lebanon at 26,500. Lebanon County is home to many beautiful family farms and wilderness areas that offer ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking (the Appalachian trail passes through), swimming, fishing, hunting, bike riding and camping! Quality health care is available and the area is serviced by many top-notch hospitals (Hershey Medical Center, UPMC Pinnacle, Penn Medicine, WellSpan, etc.). The county hosts many excellent public and private education institutions for elementary, secondary and collegiate level students. Annville is also home to Lebanon Valley College (LVC). Furthermore, Annville is conveniently located (within a 2-3 hour drive) to the major cities of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide the youth with leadership training, discipleship and opportunities to serve and grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Spend time daily in prayer and studying The Word.
- Teach Biblical doctrine.
- Coordinate the Youth Ministry, lead Youth Sunday School Classes and special services or events throughout the year.
- Be a model in prayer and encourage others.
- Cultivate relationships within the community, seeking ministry and service opportunities.
- Attend social events to actively participate in the church body.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12).
- Live a life in agreement with 1 Timothy 3.
- Must demonstrate honesty and integrity.
- Maintain faithfulness in carrying out his/her duties.
- Be accountable to those he/she serves.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly in both written and oral format.
- Ability to engage, interact with and understand youth. Excellent listening skills.
- Ability to plan and organize one’s own activities.
- Complete annual personal continuing education with the goal of personal growth.
- Knowledge and use of software products and social media.
STATEMENT OF FAITH QUESTIONNAIRE
Please fill out the Statement of Faith Questionnaire and submit with your cover letter and resume to: pastorsearch@annvillechurch.com.