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YOUTH MINISTER JOB DESCRIPTION  ( ) The Youth Minister is an appointment of the GWUC Congregation and is required to work with, and be subject to the oversight of, the Youth Ministry Team, with respect to the duties listed below.  (The Youth Ministry Team is a sub-committee of the Church Council.) Duties
 * Work with the GWUC multi-disciplinary Ministerial team with a particular emphasis on Ministry to Youth.
 * Provide spiritual leadership, teaching and support to our youth and young adults.
 * Challenge, nurture and equip young people for ongoing development of their faith, including preparation for confirmation.
 * Provide pastoral care and support for the youth, young adults and their families as required.
 * Provide leadership in worship, particularly in the development of contemporary worship in both the evening and morning services.
 * Together with the Youth Ministry Team (YMT), develop and implement priorities for the Youth Ministry program and implement these.
 * Assist the YMT in identifying potential leaders and provide training, support and resourcing for these and current leaders.
 * Strengthen communication with all YM leaders and parents so as to ensure their support, effective participation and offer encouragement to their involvement.
 * Working with the YMT, promote and advocate for youth within the congregation life.
 * Seek to develop and grow local mission.
Abilities and gifts sought
 * A mature faith and deep commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church.
 * A sense of call to a specific Ministry to youth and young adults and an ability to relate to young people.
 * Formal qualifications in the Specified Ministry of Youth Worker in the Uniting Church in Australia or equivalent.
 * Experience in youth work, preferably within a congregational setting.
 * A passion and ability to nurture faith.
 * Ability to lead young people’s activities and to lead worship.
 * Willingness to work constructively within a Ministry team.
 * Ability to negotiate change and engage people in the changes or developments.
 * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with young people and their leaders as well as a variety of interest groups and individuals across the Congregation (particularly parents).
 * An approach that combines vision, creativity, pastoral care and builds community.
 * Ability and willingness to work within the Basis of Union of the Uniting Church and within the policies and guidelines of the UCA.