Position Description:

Principal Outcomes: 1.) To create a nurturing environment for the youth to grow as disciples of Jesus. Strategies: – Provide and sustain a holistic (1) roadmap of spiritual formation. (In & through the Holy Scriptures, Wesleyan based) – Intentionally identify, develop and train disciple-makers and leaders among students and adult volunteers. 2.) To lead a youth ministry within the cross-generational context of the Mattis Ave Free Methodist Church. Strategies: – Network cross-generational relationships for demonstration, encouragement, and edification. – To engage and participate within the activity and mission of the church. Additional Responsibilities: 1.) To work actively & humbly within the MAFMC Pastoral Team (attend staff meetings & work together toward discerning & promoting the mission of joining God’s Work in our community & world). 2.) To promote, attend and participate in denominational/conference camps/events, and youth activities (i.e. Quizzing, resourcing days, growth groups, etc.). 3.) To serve as Christian Education director, overseeing areas of Youth, Children’s/Nursery, and Faithful Families programming & leadership development. This also includes sharing reports at and attending the Board of Administration meetings each month. 4.) To facilitate, participate with, and empower the local youth ministry leadership team to coordinate events, activities & meetings. 5.) To seek network with other youth leaders & pastors to serve the youth of Champaign county. 6.) To participate in Sunday morning worship services through prayer, reading, announcements, communication & occasional preaching.

Position Qualifications:

The candidate affirms the Free Methodist Articles of Religion (see FMC Book of Discipline Chapter 1), is willing to align with the practice of our theology as outlined in the Christian Journey (¶ 3000+) and meets character qualifications for leadership as outlined in the Outcomes-Based Assessment for elders in the 2023 Free Methodist Church Book of Discipline (¶ 5410+). The ideal candidate would be willing to pursue ordination in the Free Methodist Church. This position comes with a parsonage for housing, as well. To apply, interested persons should contact Chadwick Anderson canderson@mattisave.org.