Victory Church | Decatur, TX | Full-Time
Job Description:
Victory Church is a growing non-denominational church located just 30 minutes outside North Fort Worth in Decatur, Texas. Our campus features excellent facilities, including a private Christian school, on-site daycare, gym, café, basketball court, and dedicated Junior High and High School spaces.
We are seeking a passionate and relational Youth Pastor to lead our ministry for students in grades 6–12. The primary objective of this role is to navigate students to God through biblical teaching, discipleship, leadership development, and engaging ministry environments.
The Youth Pastor will oversee all youth programming, serve as the primary preacher and teacher, develop ministry content, disciple students, communicate with parents, and recruit and train adult and student leaders. This position will collaborate with our Worship Team, Youth Team, and Senior Leadership to create cohesive services and advance Victory Church's vision. Responsibilities also include overseeing the Student Ministry budget and developing clear Next Steps for new students.
Qualified candidates should have at least two years of Youth Ministry experience, including volunteer experience, strong biblical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry. Experience with Planning Center, Microsoft Office, leadership, and social media is preferred. Bible college, a bachelor’s degree, or ministry training is a plus.
This is a full-time position with office hours Tuesday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM, plus Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Salary starts at $52,000, with retirement options, health membership options, on-site daycare, and private Christian school education available for children.
Objective:
• Navigate 6th-12th-grade students to God by leading, preaching, teaching, promoting, and overseeing the spiritual formation and development of students and their families.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide direct leadership and oversight to all youth programming at Victory Church.
- Work collaboratively with the Worship Team to plan and coordinate services in order to have the service be in full cohesion.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the youth team and work with senior leadership at Victory Church.
- Serve as the primary teacher, preacher, and content creator for youth environments casting the vision to reach students.
- Communicate effectively with parents about the student ministry vision.
- Be personally involved with the discipleship and mentoring of students.
- Develop and train adult + student leaders through a leadership program.
- Oversee Student ministry budget and steward Victory resources well.
- Develop and oversee a Next Steps plan to ensure students are welcomed and connected.
- Attend all required meetings at Victory Church (Staff and Team).
- Uphold Victory Church mission, core values, and mission statement.
- Every staff member is expected to fully engage in the ministry of the church. This includes attending weekend services, special events, and community outreaches.
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Regular Office hours 9-4 Tuesday-Friday, Sunday mornings and Wednesday Nights
Benefits
- Competitive salary starting at 52,000 with raises and bonuses at Senior Leadership's discretion.
- On-site daycare available for your kids.
- Private Christian School Education available for your kids.
- Retirement Options through Guidestone Financial.
- Health memberships available through a local doctor's office.
Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Student Ministry. (Could be a volunteer)
- Must have a servants heart for ministry, serving with a positive attitude and spirit.
- Previous supervision experience is a plus.
- Ability to handle the physical demands of this position, which include sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, and must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Practical and effective communication skills to communicate in writing and verbally with various audiences.
- Have a sound knowledge of Scripture and an ability to teach effectively and apply Scriptural principles in all areas of ministry.
- Microsoft Office products knowledge and experience.
- Planning Center products knowledge and experience.
- Social Media experience or knowledge is a huge plus.
- Be of moral and spiritual integrity in all areas of your walk and life.
Education: Bible College or a bachelor’s degree, and/or ministry training is a plus.
Requirements of Victory Staff:
- We consider ministry readiness and capacity to represent Victory Church during the selection process for all positions.
- Each member of the Victory Church team takes a “how can I help” approach to ministry. While each team member has individual areas of responsibility, collaboration and support is our culture. There is no task below a team member at Victory (Including picking up trash). If we see something that needs to be done, we do it!
Please include with resume...
- A video or audio sample of a recent message/talk or a short video discussing why you're interested in this position.
- A recent picture of yourself and or your Family
- Give a few examples of pastors and ministries that have been influential to you.
- Include links to ALL social media profiles.
