Part-Time Youth Director
- Anaheim Revive Church
- 1001 North Mayflower Street, Anaheim, CA, USA
Job Description
Position Title: Youth Director
Reports To: Vision & Discipleship Pastor
Employment Status: Part-time (20 hours per week)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Vision & Discipleship Pastor, the Youth Director will cultivate a Youth Ministry by fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures and equips youth for spiritual maturity through worship, prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and discipleship relationships. The Youth Director will coordinate and develop strategies for outreach to young people, work with parents to nurture their children’s faith, and to encourage sincere fellowship with appropriate boundaries and discipline.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and lead youth programs and activities that align with ARC’s mission and vision
- Prepare and teach weekly Sunday School lessons to help youth build a strong foundation in biblical principles and address real-life challenges
- Organize and lead one to two youth activities each month
- Foster spiritual growth and discipleship among youth through regular gatherings, Bible studies, and service opportunities
- Recruit, train, and empower lay leaders and volunteers to expand youth ministry’s reach and impact
- Maintain strong communication and relationships with youth, parents, and church staff
- Ensure compliance with child protection policies and complete background checks as required
- Collaborate with church leadership and other ministry leaders to integrate youth ministry into the broader church community
- Attend worship services and church events, actively encouraging youth participation by leading through example
- Model a maturing relationship with Jesus Christ and a strong calling to serve God by shepherding young people
- Stay connected to God through spiritual disciplines and soul care, and seek ongoing professional development in ministry best practices
- Pursue ongoing professional development and spiritual growth
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, education, or a related field preferred (significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Born-again believer with a maturing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Strong calling to serve God by shepherding young people
- Prior experience working with youth or leading youth programs, preferably in a church or faith-based setting
- Proven ability to raise up, disciple, equip and empower lay leaders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with youth, parents, and church staff
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE:
The position offers a competitive hourly wage range of $20-25, with the exact rate determined based on the candidate’s experience. The anticipated commitment is approximately 20 hours per week. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking consistent part-time work with flexible scheduling.
Please submit a completed application and resume with 3 professional and 3 personal references to employment@anaheimrevive.org
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Getting to Know Anaheim Revive Church
Anaheim Revive Church (ARC) is a non-denominational, evangelical Christian church, building upon 100+ years of history to live out its mission and vision:
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Mission: To love God, to build His community, and to reach all generations.
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Vision: A Christ-centered multigenerational community equipping, empowering, and releasing each person’s extraordinary giftings, working together to fulfill God’s purposes.
Church History
Our church began as Anaheim Japanese Free Methodist Church (AJFMC). It started with a small home group in 1921 to meet the needs of Japanese-speaking immigrant families in the neighborhood. AJFMC moved from several locations in Anaheim, finally settling into its current location at 1001 N. Mayflower Street, where it has since been a staple of the community for many decades. Because ARC has historically been a part of the Free Methodist denomination, the church’s beliefs continue to align with Wesleyan theology.
In 2023, the church went through its most significant change by becoming an independent, non-denominational church. Previously part of the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference (PCJC) within the Free Methodist denomination, the church disaffiliated from the Conference and took on its new identity as Anaheim Revive Church. The name Revive grounds us in our conviction that God is a God who breathes life into dead places. And just as we believe in the resurrection power of Jesus to transform each of our lives and make all things news, we believe God has breathed new life into us as Anaheim Revive Church.
Leadership Structure
After leaving the Conference, ARC established its own Bylaws and a new structure. Where the church used to be governed by the PCJC and head Pastor appointed by the Conference, it is now led by a Board of Elders, who have responsibility for spiritual oversight and decision-making. This Board is composed of full-time pastors and laity who partner together.
Church Culture
ARC has a very active laity that is strong in serving one another and entrusted with leading significant areas of ministry, including leading musical worship and teaching from the pulpit. Though the congregation skews older, there is a mix of younger and older members and leaders. ARC is blessed to have generations of families serving together in ministry. And while the majority of the current congregation is Japanese-American, ARC strives to be a diverse church where everyone is welcome no matter their background – ethnically, politically, geographically, and beyond. There is also a portion of members who speak Japanese as their first language.
Orientation Toward the Future
Looking to the future, ARC seeks to fulfill its mission and vision by inviting more people into relationship with Jesus, connecting with young families and younger generations, and raising up leaders for God’s Kingdom. While we want to honor and remember ARC’s history and traditions, ARC seeks to intentionally step out in faith, using new and creative ways to introduce more people to the beauty of Jesus, especially those who are unfamiliar with or have felt alienated from the church.