Youth Pastor

Monument View Bible Church is looking for the right person to help inspire our youth to go deeper in their walk with God! Is God calling you to join us?

The Position

Monument View is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor to lead and grow our youth ministry, focusing on the spiritual growth of our 7th-12th grade students and reaching youth and families of our community. The overarching goal is to inspire students to start and grow their relationship with God through Christ-centered teaching and supporting activities. The Youth Pastor will develop and implement an overarching vision and strategy for the youth program, empower adult leaders, and work alongside the Lead and Associate Pastors under the direction of the Elder Board.

Our Church

Monument View Bible Church is a church family of 225+ people located in beautiful Fruita, Colorado. We are a generational church, including young families up through retired folks. Our mission is to glorify God and make disciples by helping one another experience a life-changing walk with God. Our church has a reputation for friendliness and has a long-running Awana ministry as well as a thriving food pantry (Four Loaves Two Fishes). MVBC is an independent and non-denominational church with a Bible-grounded theology and elder-led governance.

Our Location

Fruita is an active community of about 15,000 people, located about 12 miles from downtown Grand Junction, the largest city on the western half of Colorado. Fruita offers quick access to a variety of outdoor activities including mountain and road biking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, hiking, fishing, and more. Fruita's climate is that of a high desert and is a 5-minute drive from the Colorado River, and a 10-minute drive from the Colorado National Monument. Monument View Bible Church is strategically situated just north of our growing city. Fruita has a large middle school and high school, and with the filling of this position, MVBC will be the only church with a youth pastor within the city proper.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overarching Goal: inspire and help middle and high school students start and grow their relationship with God


• Develop and oversee a comprehensive youth ministry strategy


• Provide weekly youth group meetings for MVBC's middle and high school students


• Teach engaging, biblically sound lessons (Sunday morning preaching and other teaching opportunities will also be available)


• Coordinate and supervise youth activities outside weekly youth group (e.g. fellowship events, outreach events, service events)


• Equip and empower adult volunteers


• Build connections with local school and community organizations


• Creatively find ways to reach out to youth and families in our community

Qualifications

• Have a love, passion for, and calling to minister to young people


• A mature Christian modeling I Timothy 3:1-7 (Elder qualities) and Galatians 5:22,23 (Fruit of the Spirit) character


• College degree in Biblical studies/ministry and ministry experience preferred


• Ability to build and lead a team to accomplish goals


• Strong organizational as well as communication skills (written and verbal)


• Working knowledge of and ability to use technology applicable to youth and church ministry (e.g. social media, Microsoft Office, etc.)


• Have a servant's heart and teachable spirit


• Able to work independently and be challenged


• Be loyal to the vision and leadership of MVBC and always protect the unity of the church

This is a full-time (40-45 hours per week), salary position. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

We want to help YOU develop as a pastor. Both our Lead and Associate Pastors have experience in youth ministry and can help mentor you to grow as a youth pastor and leader.

Join our staff and help us inspire and reach students on the Western Slope of Colorado!

Application Instructions

Please send the following documents to Lead Pastor Sam Cathey ( ):

• Resume (including contact information for 3 references)


• Cover Letter (1-2 pages, briefly introduce yourself and describe your interest in the position as well as and your philosophy of ministry)