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Young Adults Ministries Pastor

The young adults pastor is responsible for providing primary spiritual leadership for young adult ministries at Grace, with a focus on teaching, preaching, discipleship, and shepherding across both The Wave and The exchange. This role centers on developing and delivering biblically grounded, culturally aware teaching, cultivating spiritual growth environments, equipping volunteer leaders, and offering pastoral care to young adults navigating formative life seasons.

May 15, 2026

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Courtney Godsey
Young Adults Ministries Director
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Grace Community Church is a dynamic, Christ-centered church located in the heart of our community. We exist to reach the unchurched by being intentional neighbors that reflect Christ in all we do.

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Role Commitment: 40 hours/week

Qualifications: The young adults pastor will...

  • Be in a dynamic and growing relationship with Christ.
  • Live a life of integrity and submission flowing from personal Gospel transformation.
  • Collaborate and connect with staff.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to lerarn. Must possess the ability to pivot and redirect at any time.
  • Be an ideal team player embodying humility, respect, and cooperation.
  • Possess strong communication skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to faithfully interpret, preach, and teach scripture in a way that is biblically sound, culturally aware, and applicable to young adults' lives.
  • Exhibit theological depth and doctrinal clarity consistent with Grace's beliefs and teaching philiosophy.
  • Provide relational, pastoral care to young adults with wisdom, discernment, and spiritual maturity.

Responsibilities: may include...

  • Teaching & Spiritual Leadership
    • Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, culturally relevant teaching for both the Exchange and the Wave.
    • Guide and facilitate discusssion-based environments that foster engagement with scripture.
    • Develop and shape teaching series in collaboration with the Young Adults lead director.
  • Shepherding & Discipleship
    • Provide relational and spiritual care to young adults across both ministries.
    • Meet with young adults for pastoral guidance, discipleship, and life-stagecoaching.
    • Walk with individuals through key milestones such as baptism and spiritual decisions.
    • Equip and disciple volunteer leaders to shepherd others effectively
  • Leadership Development
    • Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders within both ministries.
    • Create leadership pathways for young adults to grow in spiritual maturity and responsibility.
    • Model and cultivate a culture of ownership, integrity, and Gospel-centered service.
  • Ministry Collaboration
    • Ministry Collaboration Work alongside the Young Adult Lead Director to align teaching, vision, andspiritual direction.
    • Collaborate with the Forge Pastor(s) to ensure a healthy transition from StudentMinistry to Young Adult Ministry.
    • Partner with other ministry teams to maintain cohesion across Grace.
    • Periodically attend Forge services to build relational bridges with graduating seniors.
  • Engagement & Presence
    • Maintain visible and consistent presence at Young Adult gatherings and key church events.
    • Build relationships with young adults during weekend services and throughout the week.
    • Be accessible and approachable as a primary spiritual voice within Young Adult Ministries.
  • Additional Duties
    • All else as assigned by executive leadership.

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