Amplify Church, in Willow Spring, North Carolina, is looking for a Youth Pastor. The mission of the church is: We amplify the beauty of Jesus into a broken world so that everyone can Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.

Church Profile

Our Beginnings

Amplify Church began in 1939, right in the heart of downtown Raleigh—at the corner of Halifax and Franklin Streets. In 1956, we did something wild: we physically cut the church building in half and rolled both sections on logs three blocks south to the corner of Wilmington and North Streets. Just a few years later, in 1962, we moved again—this time to Garner, just south of Raleigh—carrying the same message of Jesus every step of the way.

Fast Forward to Today

While the message of God’s love and rescue has never changed, He’s doing something fresh in us and through us. With renewed focus on children, passionate worship, and bold Bible teaching, we felt called to take a new step of faith. In the summer of 2020, we moved into the growing community of Willow Spring, North Carolina.

That’s why we call ourselves a brand new old church—86 years of legacy, still all-in on what’s next.

Values

  • We pray first.
  • We “bet the farm” against hell.
  • Activate disciple makers.
  • Grant hopefulness.
  • Point to holiness.
  • We contribute more than we consume.

Amplify Church is a Church of the Nazarene and holds to a Wesleyan Doctrine. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these Core Beliefs and Biblical doctrines. 

Job Description for the Youth Pastor

Purpose of the Job

The role of the Youth Pastor (YP) is to oversee the youth ministry strategy of Amplify Church under the direction and leadership of the Executive Pastor and by serving the vision of Amplify church through student life, development, and pastoral care. This will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values and strategy of Amplify and the ability to align staff and key leadership teams with its mission, vision and values. The YP will partner with parents to lead youth to a genuine sense of belonging, involvement and spiritual growth at Amplify by meeting youth where they are and leading them to next steps. The YP will facilitate relational connection and spiritual growth of youth through weekend environments, small groups, and volunteer teams.

Modeling Biblical Priorities

Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Amplify Church. The YP should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. The YP models a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The YP strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships and actions.

These objectives are accomplished by:

  • Committing to a daily quiet-time with God.
  • Participating in an Amplify Church small group on a regular basis.
  • Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity.
  • Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
  • Supporting the ministries of Amplify Church by faithfully practicing a biblical tithe.
  • Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of Amplify Church employees, as defined by the Staff Handbook.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Amplify men

    Develop and deliver messages with strong conviction that challenge students to pursue a life of holiness in following Jesus by developing and living out their own personal faith Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Tim. 4:12

  • Build a leadership team of adults that care for students and are background checked.
  • Creating a service environment within Wednesday Night that connects students to the growth track, Daymakers, to worship, pray, build healthy community and challenges them to grow as leaders within the church.
  • Build teams that involve students and empower them as leaders.
  • Strategically promoting Weekend Worship Services, Retreats, Camps and National Youth Conference.
  • Actively participating in social media on a regular basis for students and parents to stay connected to student services.
  • Intentionally build relationships with Nazarene churches to network and grow connection.
  • Connect with schools within the community to enable students to participate in student services.
  • Actively following up with every student that fills out a connection card from a student service.
  • Relationally serve students’ pastoral care needs and create personal growth plans for students to receive and or experience healing, restoration, deliverance, freedom, and the process of redemption.
  • Liaison for all Small Group systems and structure implemented by Amplify Church staff.
  • Liaison for all Growth Track systems and structure for students. Liaison for all student Daymakers systems and structure implemented.
  • Coordinate summer schedule, create and maintain budget, personally intervene when necessary for all pastoral care needs.
  • Take on responsibility for pastoral care needs with students and families.

Experience and Knowledge Required

  • Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office 365
  • Planning Center Online
  • Other software where applicable

Other Adaptive Responsibilities

  • Pastoral Duties (weddings, funerals, visit as needed, counseling as needed, keep in good standing with NC NAZ)

Attributes

  • Positive, fun, enjoyable, and life-giving attitude.
  • Loyal, heart of a servant.
  • Must be committed to the vision of Amplify to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion.
  • High-capacity, multi-tasking individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
  • Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
  • Demonstrate loyalty to the vision of the team and church.
  • Ability to work well with others, cultivate a team-building atmosphere, and nurture relationships with co-workers and Daymakers.
  • Ability to manage calendar of events, task list, and own work schedule without supervision.
  • Ability to perform job requirements in high-energy and fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of organization and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours on nights and weekends as needed.
  • Willingness to work in and understand the intricacies of a ministry-conscious environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly.
  • Ability to build teams and surround self with those whose strengths offset your weaknesses.
  • Do things with excellence … how we do one thing is how we do everything.
  • Commit to keep getting better.
  • Candor and kindness with staff team and those you will lead

Extent of Public Contact

  • Members of Amplify
  • Team Being Overseen
  • Amplify Staff
  • Serve Team (public facing)
  • NC Nazarene District

Physical Demands

Minimal as needed (moving chairs, furniture, etc.)

Biannual Eval/Development Meetings

To be held in spring/summer and fall/winter timeframe. Intentional discussions about personal leadership development, reflective conversation around the previous 6 months, celebrating wins and evaluating gaps for the purpose of personal growth and team alignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Youth Leader Daymakers

Contact

Interested in learning more? Send your resume to:

John Pappa, Operations Director, [email protected]

Jay Brooks, Executive Pastor, [email protected]