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Central Church

Downtown Youth Director

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

This role would not only work with campus staff to develop youth and their families but also be a great chance to gain experience in church planting. This role offers the exciting opportunity to draw ...

Hope Church

HOPE Resident

Richmond, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Upon completion, residents will be prepared to pursue vocational ministry, church leadership, church planting, missions, or other forms of Christian leadership wherever God calls them. MINISTRY FOCUS ...

Communitas International

Intern/Short Term

Centennial, CO · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

We are excited that you are interested in joining the movement of Communitas International - a network of missional church planters and church planting churches in Europe, North America and Latin ...

Hope Church

HOPE Resident

Richmond, VA

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Upon completion, residents will be prepared to pursue vocational ministry, church leadership, church planting, missions, or other forms of Christian leadership wherever God calls them. MINISTRY FOCUS ...

Cornerstone Church

Worship Resident 2026-28

Ames, IA · On-site

Achieve significant character and competency gains as a leader and follower of Jesus during your time on staff-the vision of this growth is to prepare you for church planting * Cultivate a heart to ...

Reliant

Mercy Church Residency

Charlotte, NC · On-site

This program is for those who believe God is calling them into full-time ministry or church planting, as well as those who believe they will be involved in some form of Christian vocational work in ...

Cornerstone Church

Salt Company Female Resident

Ames, IA · On-site

$1.3K/mo

Provide support to a minor team (e.g., Freshmen Team, Global Team, C-Group Team, Church Planting) WHEN MY TOP TEN ARE COMPLETE * Teach a Gospel 101 class (at least in the Spring) * Serve/Attend ...

Cornerstone Church

Salt Company Male Resident

Ames, IA · On-site

$1.3K/mo

Provide support to a minor team (e.g., Freshmen Team, Global Team, C-Group Team, Church Planting) WHEN MY TOP TEN ARE COMPLETE * Teach a Gospel 101 class (at least in the Spring) * *Only applies to ...

Central Church

Downtown Youth Director

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

This role would not only work with campus staff to develop youth and their families but also be a great chance to gain experience in church planting. This role offers the exciting opportunity to draw ...

Cornerstone Church

Worship Resident 2026-28

Ames, IA · On-site

Achieve significant character and competency gains as a leader and follower of Jesus during your time on staff-the vision of this growth is to prepare you for church planting * Cultivate a heart to ...

Cornerstone Church

Salt Company Male Resident

Ames, IA · On-site

$1.3K/mo

Provide support to a minor team (e.g., Freshmen Team, Global Team, C-Group Team, Church Planting) WHEN MY TOP TEN ARE COMPLETE * Teach a Gospel 101 class (at least in the Spring) * *Only applies to ...

One Church

Residency

Manchester, NH · On-site

$400/wk

Our program offers a variety of ministry pathways ranging from students, children, worship, connections, communication, production, church planting and more. In Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus went through all ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for church planting in the United States is $21.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Church Planting job involves starting and establishing a new church in a specific community. This role includes evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and building a strong local congregation. Church planters often work to reach unchurched people, create a vision for the new church, and develop sustainable ministry structures. It requires strong faith, leadership skills, and a passion for spreading the gospel. Many church planters receive support from denominations, networks, or sending churches.

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To thrive in Church Planting, you need strong leadership, a deep understanding of ministry or theology (often supported by seminary training), and experience in community outreach. Familiarity with church management software, financial planning tools, and local demographic research systems is valuable. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity help build relationships and inspire new congregations. These abilities are vital for establishing and growing a thriving faith community in diverse and often challenging environments.

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Downtown Youth Director

Central Church

Sioux Falls, SD • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Downtown Youth Director
CENTRAL CHURCH DT CAMPUS
Reports to: Downtown Campus Pastor
Job Type: Part Time - 10-15hrs/week
Job Summary
The Downtown Campus of Central Church is seeking a Middle/High School Group Leader to work alongside the staff at that campus. Central is committed to seeing a strong church grow and serve the people living downtown. This role would not only work with campus staff to develop youth and their families but also be a great chance to gain experience in church planting. This role offers the exciting opportunity to draw young people from disadvantaged settings to Christ and a renewed life. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with young people from a wide range of ethnic and economic groups, most of whom were previously unchurched. Because of that, the ideal candidate will have a tender heart towards youth from all backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the group with an existing group of high school students.
  • Organize and lead monthly outings.
  • Cultivate relationships with parents and other family members with the purpose of leading families to Christ.
  • Assist in special events

Qualifications
  • Solid and infectious love for Jesus Christ and people.
  • Strong communication skills with diverse groups of people.
  • High level of initiative and ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
  • Ability to "see a project through", i.e. creatively resolving difficulties and setbacks without additional input.
  • Experience working with general office software (MS Office) and ability to quickly learn Central-specific software.
  • Ability to embrace and embody the mission, vision, and staff values of Central.
  • Agreement with Central's Statement of Faith.

To Apply: https://centralchurch.bamboohr.com/careers/65

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