Youth Ministry Director - First United Methodist Church

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Ministry Director - First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is seeking a passionate and relational Youth Ministry Director to guide our middle and high school students in faith, fellowship, and service. Our congregation is deeply committed to community outreach and creative expression whether by feeding the hungry, nurturing a thriving music and arts ministry, and hosting joyful events that bring generations together. We are a generous, welcoming church family where students are seen, heard, and given space to grow as leaders. One will be stepping into a ministry that feels like home to our youth; a place where they describe each other as family, where high schoolers and middle schoolers connect across ages, and where Jesus’ love is experienced in everything from service projects to summer fun.

Bartlesville combines the charm of a vibrant small town with the conveniences of a larger city. It offers excellent schools, a rich cultural life, abundant outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community that make it a wonderful place to live and serve. We are looking for someone who brings energy, emotional intelligence, and a heart for relationship-building. If one is organized, fun, spiritually grounded, and ready to invest deeply in the lives of young people, we want to meet you. We are united in our desire for a steady, engaging leader who can build consistency and connection. This position is ideal for someone just beginning full-time ministry or looking to grow in a supportive, mission-minded environment. As part of this role, one will have the opportunity to enroll in our Ministry Residency Graduate Program, designed to invest in one's leadership development through ongoing training, mentoring, and practical ministry experience. Come be part of a church that believes youth are not just the future, but the now.