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Youth Ministry Director at a Guam U.S. Military Installation There are nearly 300,000 teenagers of activeduty U.S. military parents who are stationed all over the world. These teens move an average of seven times during their schoolaged years. The questions of identity and belonging that all teens face grow even more challenging to answer amid starting over and meeting new friends at each location. This is where you can be the difference in a military teens life! By being in their world, walking alongside them, and creating a community where they experience the truth of Gods love and purpose for them, our staff provide a safe space where teens can develop friendships and connections to experience laughter, build hope, and generate resiliency. We are currently providing incarnational ministry at many military installations around the world. You will have the opportunity to lead and oversee the overall Young Life Military program, known as Club Beyond, which is ecumenically focused and outreach oriented. Responsibilities Actively develop healthy relationships with adults, children, and the local community, the military installation, and the chapel community. Be a role model (incarnational) and assist with developing community outreach to "unchurched" teens, discipleship to Christian teens, and leading and equipping volunteers to run "handson" middle and high school Christian youth programs. Work well in an environment with high military operational tempo and high turnover among teens, families, chaplains, and volunteers. Be respectful of and embrace a community deeply influenced by military culture. Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement and embody its Christcentered, ecumenical, incarnational approach. Qualifications Deep love for Christ and for lost teens. Competent communicator with youths, parents, and senior military leaders. Teachable heart. Willingness to commit to a threeyear term. Minimum of three years of youth ministry experience preferred. College degree preferred. Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support. Committed to a relational ministry approach. Energetic with strong initiative. Small eventplanning skills. Note: The position requires the staff to live near the community where ministry is conducted. Benefits Fulltime salary based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising levels. Full health coverage (including dental, vision, and life insurance). Expense reimbursement for mileage (office and ministry related). Training and career development built into the job. Location Fort Wainwright, Alaska San Diego Installations, California Travis Air Force Base, California Joint Base AnacostiaBolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C. Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Fort Benning, Georgia Fort Jackson, South Carolina Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson (JBER), Alaska Honolulu installations, Hawaii Fort Riley, Kansas Fort Bliss, Texas Fort Belvoir, Virginia Norfolk Installations, Virginia Joint Base LewisMcChord (JBLM), Washington Various Locations in Germany Naval Base Guam Camp Zama, Japan Aviano, Italy Vicenza, Italy Yokosuka, Japan Contact Robert Raedeke: [email protected] Learn more at clubbeyond.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr