do you need a new youth ministry scene? does the idea of being in a fabulous city like nashville appeal to you? pay no attention to the prior post on the gas crisis, that’ll be over before you get here. would the idea of working with me and all my fellow middle tennessee youth & youth leaders seem kinda cool? well, i’d love for you to consider applying for our tennessee conference director of youth and young adult ministries. you can ask me questions if you like, i will answer what i can. mostly i’d love to have someone really relational & innovative come and join our tennessee clan of youth & young adult ministries.

The Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church is taking
applications for the full-time position of Director of Youth and Young
Adult Ministries. The applicant should have experience in developing
leaders of youth and young adult ministries in the local church and
beyond. The applicant should be a deeply committed Christian who
exhibits a Christ-like attitude, willingness to give witness to their
faith, and willingness to model servant leadership. The applicant
should have a working knowledge of the structure, ministry, and
theology of the United Methodist Church.

The
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will encourage, engage,
equip and empower the youth and young adult ministries to build
disciples of Jesus Christ. The Director of Youth and Young Adult
Ministries will work with the Connectional Ministries staff, youth, and
young adult councils to enhance ministry in local churches, districts,
and conference.

Being bilingual and/or willingness to learn Spanish is preferred.

Salary is negotiable and will be based on the applicant’s experience.

A Vision for Youth and Young Adult Ministries as well as an expanded concept of the position is available upon request.