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Job Title: Youth Pastor
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Church Size: 350-400
Why This Is a Great Opportunity:
Northbridge Community Church is seeking a Youth Pastor to step into a strategic season of ministry and build a dynamic student ministry from the ground up. Come and invest in the next generation of teenagers.
Northbridge is positioned for growth. The right leader will establish strong biblical foundations, equip parents, and build a volunteer team capable of discipling the next generation in a rapidly shifting culture.
This role is ideal for a spiritually mature leader who loves God's Word, values theological clarity, and is passionate about helping students stand firm in faith. You will serve alongside a supportive elder-led leadership team, a committed Lead Pastor, and parents eager for intentional spiritual leadership.
About Northbridge Community Church:
Mission: To exalt God, teach believers, and make disciples.
Vision: Transforming lives through the power of God's Word.
Northbridge is a Bible-centered, elder-led congregation in Rochester, Minnesota, affiliated with the Berean Church Fellowship. The church is committed to: Biblical Veracity, Humility, Prayer, Obedience, Unity, Generosity.
Learn more: https://nbchurch.org/beliefs
Key Responsibilities:
Youth Ministry Leadership

• Ability to pioneer a new and fresh chapter of youth ministry at Northbridge Community
• Lead and develop a biblically grounded ministry for grades 6-12.
• Establish weekly gatherings focused on teaching, discipleship, worship, outreach, serving, prayer, and relationships.
• Build a clear discipleship pathway rooted in God's Word.
• Build, recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders.
• Equip and encourage parents as primary disciplers.
• Communicate consistently to students, volunteers, parents, and staff.

Team Collaboration & Ministry Development

• Report to the Lead Pastor and church leadership team.
• Integrate students into the broader life of the church.
• Strengthen and expand programming beyond Sunday nights.
• Steward the youth ministry budget and prepare for growth.

Pastoral Leadership

• Provide pastoral care to students and families.
• Model Christlike character, humility, and spiritual health.

Qualifications:

• Spiritually mature, authentic follower of Jesus.
• Agreement with Northbridge's theological convictions.
• A passion for Youth Ministry and for impacting students.
• Bible or Ministry degree required; Master's preferred.
• 1-4 years of student ministry experience is preferred.
• Strong alignment with collaborative and unified leadership.
• Organizational strength, communication skill, and leadership development mindset.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and grace-filled.

What Success Looks Like in Year One:

• Strong relationships with staff and elders.
• Trusted and loved by students.
• Supported by parents.
• Clear discipleship direction established.
• The volunteer team strengthened and growing.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Full-time role
• Salary: $60,000 - $68,000 annually (based on experience)
• Possible Benefits Package: Health insurance, life insurance, retirement, paid time off
• Ministry Coaching through LEAD222

About Rochester, Minnesota:
Rochester is a thriving city of approximately 125,000 residents with a strong medical and professional workforce. The city offers excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, parks, and family-friendly amenities, making it a stable and attractive place for long-term ministry.
The Opportunity:
This is a new position. The foundation is laid. The leadership is supportive. The theology is clear. Northbridge is ready for a shepherd who will love students, teach God's Word faithfully, build leaders, and prepare the next generation to stand firm in truth.
If you feel called to this kind of spiritual leadership, we would love to connect.