Youth Pastor
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Youth Pastor, Calvary Church Toronto
About Calvary Church
"Knowing and following Jesus and calling others to as well." That is the mission of Calvary Church, Toronto, where our pastoral team leads a Bible-believing faith community. With a rich history spanning almost 100 years, Calvary Church, a member of the Associated Gospel Church of Canada (AGC) has always been an evangelical body of believers with a focus on local and foreign outreach. We have a legacy of sending out missionaries both abroad and within our community to lead others to Jesus.
Our vision
We see Calvary Church as a community of disciples of Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit, whose love for God and others is manifested in: Commitment to growth in Christ-likeness, dedication to service, and engagement in proclaiming the good news of Jesus.
Looking to hire a Youth Pastor
Calvary Youth Toronto is seeking a dedicated Youth Pastor to provide spiritual, organizational, and program leadership for its junior high (grades 6-8) and senior high ministries (grades 9-12). The successful candidate will work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteer leaders, and church leadership to cultivate a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centred ministry in a multicultural urban context.
Leadership and Supervision
The Youth Pastor will develop and deliver curriculum for weekly junior high and senior high gatherings and facilitate weekly Sunday School classes, using Biblical, Christ-centred curriculum. The role will recruit and supervise youth leaders to ensure instruction is characterized by grace and truth, evaluate programming, and implement appropriate changes.
The Youth Pastor will also plan monthly activities outside regular youth-group meetings (i.e. game nights, sports nights, and gatherings in the park). The position is responsible for organizing and managing major events such as retreats, mission trips, and community-based activities, as well as directing annual summer day-camp ministries for junior high and/or senior high students.
Discipleship
The Youth Pastor will foster spiritual practices among youth, including prayer, Bible reading, devotions, and worship. The role will recruit, develop, and mentor leaders serving junior high, senior high, and Sunday School groups, while expanding discipleship through small groups, prayer partnerships, and ministry opportunities.
The Youth Pastor will establish a senior high executive committee to support event planning, strengthen interpersonal and intergenerational relationships among teens, parents, and other church members, and encourage the development of a youth-led worship service at Calvary Church.
Communication, Collaboration, and Expansion
The Youth Pastor will maintain frequent and effective communication with youth and parents and provide advance notice of schedules and future events. The role will seek feedback from youth and parents to assess and improve Calvary Youth Toronto and will design and maintain youth-ministry social media pages, including Facebook and Instagram.
The Youth Pastor will connect with prospective and former participants, add new attendees to onRealm®, and maintain accurate group membership records. The position will collaborate with church leadership to serve families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and will design events that connect Calvary Youth Toronto with neighbouring youth groups.
Budget and Fundraising
The Youth Pastor will manage the youth-ministry budget and develop and lead fundraising initiatives to support students who may otherwise be unable to afford programs or retreats.
Safety and Security
The Youth Pastor will comply with Plan to Protect requirements, ensure that a parent or guardian has completed an introduction form for each youth, and prepare appropriate waivers for events while obtaining required parental signatures. The successful candidate will complete all necessary background checks in accordance with Plan to Protect and obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Compensation
The salary will be set based on both education and experience and will be adjusted to cost of living within Toronto.
To Apply: Send your CV/resume to Shannon Lam, at calvary@calvarychurch.ca
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Responsibilities
Lead junior and senior high ministries by developing and delivering Bible-based programming, mentoring youth and volunteer leaders, and organizing weekly gatherings, activities, retreats, mission trips, and summer day camps. Manage communication, outreach, social media, records, budgets, fundraising, and safety requirements while collaborating with families and church leadership.
Requirements
The candidate must be able to lead Christ-centred youth programming, develop and mentor leaders, and work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteers, and church leadership in a multicultural urban context. They must complete required background checks under Plan to Protect and obtain CPR and First Aid certification; no specific education or years of experience are stated.
Skills
- Youth Ministry Leadership
- Biblical Curriculum Development
- Volunteer Recruitment and Supervision
- Discipleship
- Mentoring
- Event Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Communication
- Community Outreach
- Budget Management
- Fundraising
- Social Media Management
- Record Keeping
- Child and Youth Safety
- CPR
- First Aid
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Hiring contact
Shannon Lam
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- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
- Sports & Recreation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Youth Ministry
- Junior High
- Senior High
- Sunday School
- Biblical Curriculum
- Discipleship
- Volunteer Leadership
- Small Groups
- Prayer Partnerships
- Worship
- Retreats
- Mission Trips
- Summer Day Camps
- Community Outreach
- Social Media
- onRealm
- Budget Management
- Fundraising
- Plan to Protect
- Background Checks
- CPR
- First Aid
- Multicultural Ministry