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About Faith Lutheran Church and Chico, CA

Faith Lutheran Church is a vibrant, Spirit-led faith community committed to living out our faith
through worship, learning, service to our neighbors, and by pursuing justice, reconciliation, and
wholeness for all. We value the talents of our members and seek ways to include and empower
each person to live out God’s love for their neighbors. We are an open and affirming community;
LGBTQ+ members and their families are welcomed and celebrated in our congregation.

Chico is a beautiful university town located north of Sacramento at the base of the Sierra
mountains and surrounded by orchards. Bidwell Park is a hallmark of the city, stretching nearly
11 miles from the heart of town into the foothills, providing the community with bike paths,
hiking trails, disc golf, and swimming holes. The city values its thriving community and local
businesses, which span many artistic, athletic, cultural, and culinary interests. Some of Chico’s
most central community icons include California State University, Chico and the Sierra Nevada
Brewing Company.

The congregation has an average Sunday attendance of 160 and is composed of the professional
demographics that reflect the main economic bases of the town: academia, farming, and
medicine. We are people who love learning, love the land, and love the Lord.

Overview of the Position

We seek a full time professional to oversee age-specific ministries for children and teenagers.
The Director of Children and Youth Ministry ensures that our young people have a meaningful
and intentional community in which to be loved, to learn, and to use their unique spiritual gifts to serve others.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement age-specific programing for children and youth.

• Oversee curriculum selection and implementation, including delegation of roles and

  activities.

• Recruit, coordinate, lead, and equip volunteers for youth programs, activities, and special

  events, such as Vacation Bible School and youth trips.

• Seek to integrate youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is

  intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church

  ministries.

• As an active member of the congregation, with the pastor and worship director be a voice

  for youth and families in the planning and implementation of worship, focus on

  integrating/incorporating all ages into worship leading and participation, as well as

  connecting our worship in the sanctuary with our service in the world.

• Share with the congregation and community the stories of faith in action through print

  and online media.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to relate to all age ranges.

• Be self-directed, having strong organizational and time management skills.

• Able and motivated to develop and build relationships at all levels, both within the

  congregation and in the broader community of Chico.

• Engage children and youth as a teacher and a mentor.

• Be a self-motivated leader with a long-term vision for children’s and youth ministry.

• Be able to work efficiently and effectively with the church staff, as well as collaborating

  with a team.

Qualifications

• Have existing skills, training, or knowledge of child and youth development.

• Be able to pass a background check.

• Have a current driver’s license.

Compensation

• $66,560 – $70,500 salary depending on experience

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)

• Employer contribution to 401(k)

• Four weeks paid vacation

• Paid holidays and sick leave

• Continuing education

To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to Dawn Stafford at dmstafford5@gmail.com by October 1st. Be prepared
that future steps in the interview will ask for a sample lesson plan or activity you have done with
children or youth. References may be requested by the interviewing committee.