Pastor of Young Adults and Youth Full Time NEW

JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH PASTOR

The Youth and Young Adult Pastor provides vision, leadership, pastoral support, organization and administration for the Young Adult and Youth ministries of the Tapestry Church Richmond Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position sees the candidate splitting their efforts between Young Adults (age 18-30) and Youth (grades 6-12) by developing relationships and furthering programs that lead young people deeper into faith in Christ, community with one another, and commitment to living out the Gospel. In short, the Young Adult and Youth Pastor will help young people grow deeper as disciples of Jesus.

The Youth and Young Adult Pastor will also work closely alongside and partner with the current full-time Youth Pastor.

The ideal candidate will have:
A strong calling for seeing God at work in youth
and young adults
A passion for reaching the unchurched
A passion for engaging the schools and surrounding city youth programs
A gifting to be relational and engaging with youth
and young adult ministry
A strong desire to for mentorship and discipleship within the youth and young adult ministry
Demonstrated success in leading and building a youth ministry
Work well as a team with other staff (especially the Youth Pastor)
Theological education (a degree or diploma from a Bible College and/or Seminary)

Primary Areas of Responsibility Include:

LEADERSHIP
Providing vision and goal setting for the ministries.
Planning of all weekly young adult events and assist with planning youth events with other staff members (including combined events).
Recruiting, training and encouraging volunteers and leaders.
Developing a communication strategy to let parents, leaders and youth know of updates and events.
Managing the Tap Youth and Young Adult budget including yearly budgeting and handling of administrative duties.
Planning of large-scale events such as Gleaners and Spring Retreat.
Implementing Tapestry’s Safe Church policy.

TEACHING
Preaching and teaching at Youth and Young Adult events as scheduled.
Preaching occasionally at Sunday worship services

PASTORAL CARE
Providing pastoral care to youth, young adults, and youth leaders.
Helping graduate students and young adults get acquainted and enveloped into the life of our church.

QUALIFICATION
Successful candidates will be reliable, self-motivated, and able to create, develop and implement effective ministry strategies for the overall spiritual growth of youth, families, and church. They will have a theologically sound understanding of the Bible and will be able to teach God’s Word in an engaging way. The candidate will have completed or be in the process of completing formal theological training at either the Bachelor or Masters level. Proficiency in worship leading and/or audio-technical would be a strong asset. Additionally, this person will have strong computer, administrative, organizational and communication skills and has a proven track record in recruiting, training and building teams of teachers, leaders and volunteers.

COMPENSATION

$55,000 to $65,000 annually plus benefits.
NOTE: compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.

SUBMISSIONS
Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Attention: Rev. Albert YS Chu
Deadline: Dec 31st, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if the right candidate is
found