Youth Pastor

Company: Creative Church
Location: Osseo
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: DOE Creative Church is a diverse, non-denominational, Holy Spirit-filled church passionately focused on creating space for Jesus and inviting others into His presence. We are a fast-paced, high-demand staff culture that values prayer, Bible reading, and intimacy with God as the foundation for all ministry. We are seeking a full-time Youth Pastor to lead our student ministry (middle school and high school), disciple teenagers, inspire and activate volunteers, and carry the vision of Creative Church into the next generation. This role requires strong leadership, creativity, and the ability to pastor both students and volunteers with passion and consistency. Key Expectations Pastoral Heart Shepherd students and volunteers through discipleship, prayer, and preaching. Recruiter & Builder Aggressively recruit and inspire adult leaders; develop them into a strong team. Cultural Alignment Fully embrace the Spirit-filled, charismatic, evangelical DNA of Creative Church (tongues, gifts of the Spirit, Pentecostal expression). Team Player Thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation church staff culture while remaining teachable, humble, and adaptable. Strong Leadership Manage youth ministry systems, schedules, and events; lead with excellence and vision. Responsibilities Student Discipleship & Pastoring Lead weekly youth services, preach the Word with relevance and authority, and minister to students through altar ministry. Develop a discipleship pathway for students to grow in faith and leadership. Provide pastoral care to students and their families as needed. Volunteer Leadership & Recruiting Recruit, train, and pastor adult volunteers to serve as youth leaders. Maintain leadership schedules and ensure all roles are covered each week. Inspire leaders to invest in students relationally and spiritually. Events & Programs Plan and execute youth events, retreats, camps, and outreach activities. Support Creative Churchs major events with youth participation and involvement. Organize youth team trainings, gatherings, and appreciation events. Systems & Oversight Manage youth ministry systems for communication, attendance, follow-up, and safety. Ensure safety policies are upheld and environments are secure. Maintain strong communication with parents, keeping them informed and engaged. Qualifications Mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated by lifestyle and devotion. At least 2 years of youth ministry experience in a church of 250 people (required). Doctrinal alignment with Creative Churchs statement of faith (visit CreativeChurch.com/beliefs ). Proven ability to lead students, preach effectively, and disciple teenagers. Strong communication and preaching/teaching skills. Experience managing volunteers and leading teams. Knowledge of student culture and ability to connect with this generation. Teachable, humble, organized, and highly responsible. In good standing with current/most recent pastorrequired pastoral reference. Preferred Extras (not required but highly valued): Additional ministry gifts (music, worship, graphic design, media, online content). Experience creating or presenting online teaching content for teens. Application Requirements Please submit: Resume (highlighting youth ministry leadership experience in churches of 250). Pastoral Reference from your current/most recent pastor. Video Link (YouTube or Vimeo) of you teaching or preaching Gods Word (youth service, sermon, or online content preferred). Any additional ministry samples (music, graphics, online teaching content). Additional Notes While we welcome all applicants, people who are married are strongly encouraged to apply, as we believe this provides unique appeal and strength in student ministry leadership. This is a full-time staff role with expectation of full engagement in the life of the church, including our weekend services as well as our Wednesday night youth services.

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