Junior High Youth Pastor

Junior High Youth Pastor (Full-Time)

Location:

VantagePoint Church – Eastvale, CA

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 + Health Insurance (if needed)

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours/week, including Sunday morning services and Wednesday nights)

We’re a thriving, growing church passionate about helping people become the living proof of a loving God. Our student ministry is no exception. VPYouth is fun, faith-filled, and forward-thinking. We’re serious about the gospel, about leadership development, and about creating environments where students can encounter Jesus and grow in their faith.

Our team is high-trust, high-vision, and highly collaborative. We love working hard, developing leaders, and laughing along the way.

We’re looking for a full-time Youth Pastor who is passionate about discipling students, investing in leaders, and building gospel-centered environments where junior high and high school students can thrive. You’ll work alongside our current youth pastor with a special focus on junior high, while contributing to the growth and direction of the entire youth ministry.

This is not a behind-the-scenes role—we want a leader who can build relationships, develop people, preach the Word, and lead teams.

• Plan and lead weekly Wednesday night youth services and small groups
• Take ownership of junior high ministry (events, camp, communication, discipleship)
• Teach and preach the gospel regularly in youth services
• Recruit, develop, and disciple adult and student leaders
• Assist with youth ministry communication, social media, and administrative needs
• Collaborate with the Next Gen and church staff to support the overall vision of Vantage Point

• A deep love for Jesus and a passion to disciple students and leaders
• A teachable spirit and a desire to grow in your calling
• Strong communication and leadership skills (especially in teaching/preaching)
• Administrative strength and a solid grasp of social media tools
• A team-first mindset—you can run fast, but not alone
• A willingness to lean into junior high ministry with creativity and vision

• Have prior youth ministry experience (but not required—we’ll train the right leader)
• Can develop systems and structures to help students and leaders grow
• Have a background in creative content, social media, or event planning

• $50,000 - $60,000 salary
• Health insurance (if needed)
• Regular leadership development opportunities
• Supportive team culture and room to lead within your gifting