Youth Pastor – Wheatland Bible Church – Wheatland, WY

Position Summary

The Youth Pastor will provide spiritual leadership, vision, and direction for the youth ministry (6th–12th grade), with a strong emphasis on evangelism, discipleship, and relational ministry. This role requires a creative, missional heart that actively engages both church-connected youth and unchurched students in public school, homeschool, and community environments. He will work collaboratively with church leadership, volunteers, parents, and the broader congregation to help students encounter Jesus Christ and grow into lifelong disciples. Within his duties, there will be room to grow into the role of Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with competitive compensation.

 Key Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership & Vision

• Lead a Christ-centered youth ministry grounded in the gospel, emphasizing the cross of Christ and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
• Develop and implement a clear, intentional strategy to reach both lost and believing students and their families where they live, learn, and gather.
• Cultivate a ministry culture that values evangelism, discipleship, biblical teaching, and authentic relationships.

Teaching & Discipleship

• Teach and preach effectively to youth (6th–12th grade) in age-appropriate, engaging, and biblically sound ways.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach and preach to adults when needed (services, parent meetings, classes, or special events).
• Equip students to understand Scripture, live out their faith, and engage their peers with the gospel.

Relational & Missional Ministry

• Build meaningful relationships with students and families both inside and outside the church.
• Actively engage students in public schools, homeschool communities, and the broader community through presence, outreach, and relationship-building.
• Develop a plan to connect by meeting kids where they are and earning trust and influence in their lives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, and lead a healthy team of youth volunteers.
• Foster a team culture marked by unity, accountability, encouragement, and shared mission.
• Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their children’s lives.
• Work with Frontier School of the Bible students who come to help with youth during the school year.

Program & Event Leadership

• Plan and oversee weekly youth gatherings, small groups, outreach events, retreats, and short/long term mission opportunities.

Administrative & Collaborative Responsibilities

• Manage ministry planning, scheduling, communication, and basic budgeting.
• Work closely with pastoral staff and church leadership to align youth ministry with the overall mission and vision of the church.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, church board meetings and church-wide initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• A clear passion for youth (6th–12th grade) with a sincere, humble missional heart to reach the lost.
• Demonstrable youth ministry experience (either assisting or leading).
• Some formal Bible training would be helpful.
• Strong theological convictions centered on the gospel, the cross of Christ, and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Scripture clearly and compellingly.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and lead teams effectively.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Camp or outdoor adventure ministry experience (e.g., rock climbing, rappelling, high/low ropes, giant swing).
• Experience in both traditional church settings and missional/outreach-focused ministry contexts.

Personal Characteristics Desired

• Spiritually mature, humble, and teachable.
• Relational, approachable, and culturally aware.
• Energetic, creative, and self-motivated.
• Strong communicator with both youth and adults.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and spiritual growth.

The position will be open as of May 31st, 2026, and will remain open until filled.

An extensive background check will be required before interviews.

If interested, please respond with a resume, cover letter and doctrinal statement to:

wheatlandbiblechurch@gmail.com

Attention: Jana Weber – Church Secretary