The Pastor of Youth & Young Adults will provide visionary leadership and pastoral oversight for our Jr. High, Sr. High, and Young Adult ministries. This person will prayerfully develop, implement, and shepherd a ministry strategy that encourages young people to grow in faith, character, and an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus. A key part of this role is empowering and equipping a team of volunteers – mentoring young people to learn, lead, serve, and boldly share their faith. The ideal candidate will foster an environment where students and young adults feel loved, supported, and challenged to live out their faith in practical ways.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop an annual Ministry Action Plan (MAP) that reflects your God-given vision for youth and young adults.
· Provide leadership, care, and supervision for all volunteers and participants involved in WMBC youth and young adult ministries and events.
· Cultivate a sustainable, Christ-centered ministry that introduces youth & young adults to Jesus and encourages them to know, love and follow Him in every area of life.
· Foster a welcoming and relational environment where all youth and young adults are drawn into authentic community.
· Create meaningful opportunities for youth and young adults to discover and use their spiritual gifts through leadership, service, and outreach.
· Complete administrative tasks related to the ministry, including budgets, permission forms, and ministry reports.
· Maintain clear, consistent communication with youth, young adults, parents, and volunteers. Work with staff and ministry teams to ensure alignment across all areas.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor’s Degree with Biblical/ Theological studies preferred.
· Experience working, leading, and teaching in a growing and fruitful youth ministry.
· Proven leadership ability in creating and implementing a Ministry Action Plan.
· A passion to see youth and young adults grow in their relationship with God and one another.
· A personal commitment to knowing Christ better and the regular practice of spiritual disciplines.
· Submit to the Child Protection Policy including a Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
COMPENSATION
• Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• A relocation stipend is available.
Please prayerfully submit a cover letter and resume to: resumes@westmeadows.org
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews
will be contacted and provided with a complete job description.
CHURCH HISTORY
Our church had its beginnings in 1962 with the start of a Sunday School. In 1963, the congregation formally organized as Meadowlark Baptist Church in the west end of Edmonton. God blessed our ministry through the years and in 1993 the congregation relocated further west alongside the Anthony Henday Drive under the new name West Meadows Baptist Church. Our past is the story of godly pastors and people who laboured to bring the gospel message to our community and world. We praise the Lord for our biblical heritage and the dedicated people who planted and established our congregation. We are one of 400 churches associated with the North American Baptist Conference. You can find us online at: www.westmeadows.org
WHY DO WE EXIST?
To invite people to experience a life that’s better with Jesus by living out His grace, truth, and love.
WHAT DO WE VALUE?
• Counter-Cultural Love
• Heartfelt Hospitality
• Encountering Jesus
• Vibrant Faith
• Empowering People
• Strengthening Communities