Overview

MinistryHub is honored to partner with Roots Church in their search for a Youth Pastor. Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to . Are you passionate about helping the next generation follow Jesus? Do you love building teams, developing leaders, and creating ministry environments where students feel known, cared for, and challenged to grow? Are you energized by the opportunity to step into a growing church with strong momentum, a committed volunteer team, and a clear need for pastoral leadership among middle school and high school students? The Opportunity Roots Church is seeking a Youth Pastor to lead and strengthen rootsYOUTH, our ministry to middle school and high school students. Roots Church is looking for a leader who can pastor students, build strong volunteer teams, partner well with parents, and help create a ministry culture where students are loved, discipled, and equipped to follow Jesus. Who We Are Roots Church is a thriving, non-denominational church in St. Clair, Missouri with a mission to be a church that truly cares for people. We are a go-big, all-in church committed to seeing changed lives change lives. Our culture values excellence, honor, passion, generosity, Biblical truth, and meaningful community. Roots is currently reaching 1,000 people every weekend, with strong momentum among young families. Our weekend experiences are growing, Roots Kids is thriving, small groups are strong, and our Dream Team culture continues to expand. The Position The Youth Pastor will provide pastoral leadership to rootsYOUTH, helping middle school and high school students grow in their relationship with Jesus, connect in meaningful community, and take next steps in faith, serving, and spiritual maturity. rootsYOUTH currently serves students through a weekly Wednesday night gathering. The ministry has a committed volunteer team, great facilities, and significant growth potential. This is an opportunity to step into a healthy, existing ministry and bring fresh leadership, pastoral presence, teaching, structure, and vision. Primary Responsibilities Lead rootsYOUTH with Vision and Pastoral Care Oversee the ministry to middle school and high school students. Create a safe, welcoming, fun, and spiritually meaningful environment where students can grow closer to Jesus. Teach and communicate in a way that connects with students and helps them apply biblical truth to everyday life. Build relationships with students through Wednesday gatherings, weekend experiences, events, and presence in their lives outside the church building. Help students take next steps in faith, community, serving, and spiritual maturity. Build and Develop Volunteer Leaders Recruit, onboard, train, encourage, and pray for rootsYOUTH volunteers. Lead the rootsYOUTH team with clarity, consistency, and care. Develop leaders who take ownership of the ministry, care for students well, and help create a healthy team culture. Plan ahead with the team, communicate clearly, and ensure volunteers are equipped for each gathering and event. Create a culture where leaders are growing spiritually, relationally, and practically. Partner with Parents and Families Communicate consistently and professionally with parents and guardians. Build trust with families by being accessible, responsive, and pastoral. Support parents as they disciple their students and navigate challenges with wisdom and care. Work with staff and ministry leaders to help families feel known, supported, and connected to the broader life of Roots Church. Strengthen Systems, Structure, and Excellence Oversee curriculum, teaching plans, gathering flow, supplies, purchases, and ministry environments for rootsYOUTH. Ensure Wednesday gatherings and related ministry events are well-planned, well-led, and aligned with the culture of Roots Church. Work within the annual ministry budget. Maintain clean, organized, and excellent ministry spaces. Help evaluate and improve systems, forms, pr