Santa Clara Church
Eugene, OR
Santa Clara Church
Eugene, OR
Eugene, OR
YOUTH MINISTER
Santa Clara Church
Status Full Time
Reports to Lead Pastor
Ministry Student ministry
OUR VISION
We are building a ministry where teenagers are not just attendees—they are adopted, discipled, and sent. This means creating a church culture where students feel genuinely known and safe, surrounded by consistent adults and families who show up, follow through, and walk alongside them over time. Youth ministry here isn't isolated programming—it's integrated into the life of the whole body. We're looking for a shepherd-leader who can teach the Bible, earn trust, and build a volunteer culture that lasts.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Youth Minister leads our student ministry with warmth, steadiness, and intentionality. This person will establish clear rhythms and a simple, repeatable framework that connects every student to caring adults—partnering closely with elders, parents, and volunteers to ensure youth ministry is never siloed, but always woven into the broader life of the congregation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Shepherding & Discipleship
Lead weekly youth gatherings with Bible-centered teaching
Build one-on-one and small group discipleship relationships
Pursue students relationally, not just programmatically
Partner with parents as primary disciplers of their teens
Create a culture of belonging where every student feels known
Walk with students through life's major moments and transitions
Team & Culture Building
Recruit, train, and coordinate a sustainable volunteer team
Develop adults into consistent, caring mentors for students
Integrate youth ministry into the whole life of the church
Maintain clear, dependable communication with all stakeholders
Collaborate with elders and pastoral staff on vision and strategy
Build simple systems that others can carry and reproduce
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You might be the right fit if you're the kind of person who:
Loves teenagers and sees them as image-bearers worthy of deep investment
Can teach the Bible faithfully and accessibly to high school students
Is warm and relational, but also organized and systems-minded
Earns trust slowly and keeps it carefully—with students, parents, and staff
Thinks about ministry in terms of culture, not just calendar
Knows how to recruit volunteers and release responsibility well
Is steady under pressure and doesn't need the spotlight to thrive
To equip young people to strive towards being believers who are of service, and to be fishers of men Ephesians 4:11–12 and Matthew 4:19
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Personal, active Christian faith and church membership
Demonstrated experience in student ministry or pastoral care
Ability to teach and preach from Scripture with clarity and depth
Strong relational and organizational skills
Alignment with our church's theological convictions and vision (within the framework of the Restoration Movement).
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, or related field (M.Div. or equivalent a plus)
Experience building and leading volunteer teams
Background in family ministry or intergenerational church models
CHARACTER PROFILE
More than credentials, we're looking for character. The right candidate will embody:
Shepherd-Hearted -- Loves the flock and shows up consistently
Steady -- Calm, dependable, unshaken by difficulty
Intentional -- Moves with purpose, not just activity
Humble -- Builds others rather than building a platform
Come help us build a youth ministry where students don’t just attend, they’re adopted, discipled, and sent.
To apply or learn more, please reach out to our pastoral team. We'd love to talk.
To apply or learn more, please reach out to our pastoral team. We'd love to talk.
Applicants should send cover letter and resume to
office@santaclarachurch.com
Our Lead Minister will reach out once they are received.
Our Lead Minister will reach out once they are received.
