Youth Ministry Director

Young Life

. Lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeAnsbach • GermanyLead💰 $45,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in youth ministry, fostering relationships with teens, families, and military personnel while applying a Christ-centered approach. Capable of strategic community outreach and volunteer management to support Christian youth programs.

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Youth Ministry ExperienceCommunity OutreachVolunteer LeadershipEffective CommunicationRelational Ministry Approach

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Soft Skills

Teachable HeartEnergeticStrong Initiative

Industry Keywords

Military CultureClub BeyondDiscipleshipEvent PlanningStrategic Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond
Develop healthy relationships with adults and youth
Build relationships with the local community, military installation, and chapel community
Serve as a role model and develop community outreach to unchurched teens
Provide discipleship to Christian teens
Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school Christian youth programs
Work effectively amid high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers
Respect and embrace military culture
Apply Club Beyond's Christ-centered, ecumenical, incarnational, military-focused ministry model
Leverage strategic partnerships and maintain professional stewardship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep love for Christ and for lost teens
Competent communicator with youths, parents, and senior military leaders
Teachable heart
Willingness to make a three-year commitment
Minimum of three years' youth ministry experience preferred
College degree preferred
Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support
Committed to a relational ministry approach
Energetic
Small event planning skills
Strong initiative
Staff must live near the community where they would be doing ministry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance
Expense reimbursement for office- and ministry-related mileage
Training and career development built into the job
Cost of Living Adjustment dependent on location
Annual National Funding provided: $16,667