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Are you called to help young people and families grow in faith, connection, and belonging?
Do you enjoy building relationships with students, young adults, and young families in the everyday rhythms of life?
Are you looking for a ministry role where you can grow under experienced pastoral leadership while helping strengthen the next generation of a healthy, caring church?
The Opportunity
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Family Ministries to help lead, care for, and connect youth, young adults, and young families within the life of the church.
This is a relational, hands-on ministry role for someone who loves Jesus, loves people, and wants to help a church family continue growing in steady, healthy ways.
Saint Andrew has grown to a place where additional ministry leadership is needed, particularly with youth, young adults, and young families. The Director of Family Ministries will serve under the mentorship of the Senior Pastor and the direction of the Session, helping strengthen ministry across generations while focusing especially on students and younger families.
This role is not simply about running programs. It is about building relationships, helping people connect more deeply to the church, and ensuring youth and young families are meaningfully integrated into the broader life of Saint Andrew.
Who We Are
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church is a dynamic and growing congregation in Williamsport, Maryland. Rooted in Love, Grounded in Grace, and Growing for God, we are a church committed to helping people know Christ, care for one another, worship faithfully, serve our community, and grow as disciples.
Founded in 1961, Saint Andrew is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). We are a congregation of people who trust and obey Jesus Christ and seek to carry on His mission today.
Our church is active, relational, and community-oriented. We offer ministries for youth, adults, singles, and families, and we are committed to creating a church environment where people are known by name, cared for personally, and invited into meaningful Christian community.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and Strengthen Youth Ministry
- Lead youth gatherings, Bible studies, fellowship opportunities, service experiences, and special events.
- Build meaningful relationships with middle school and high school students.
- Help students grow in faith, community, service, and participation in the broader life of the church.
- Attend student activities when possible, including games, concerts, school events, and milestone celebrations.
- Support student leadership in worship, including Youth Sundays and other opportunities for youth to serve.
Connect Young Adults and Young Families
- Build relationships with young adults and young families already connected to Saint Andrew.
- Help create pathways for young adults to remain engaged after high school.
- Develop gatherings, studies, fellowship opportunities, and service experiences that help younger generations connect more deeply.
- Listen to the needs of young families and help shape ministry opportunities that support them.
- Encourage intergenerational connection across the church family.
Support Discipleship, Worship, and Pastoral Care
- Coordinate educational programs and organized gatherings for youth, young adults, and young families.
- Collaborate with the Senior Pastor, Director of Christian Education, staff, Session, committees, and volunteers.
- Assist in worship leadership as appropriate and preach or teach occasionally as gifts and comfort level allow.
- Provide spiritual and emotional care to youth, young adults, young families, and members of the congregation as appropriate.
- Support local mission opportunities and help younger generations see service as part of Christian discipleship.
Serve Collaboratively Within the Church
- Serve under the mentorship and direction of the Senior Pastor.
- Understand and respect the Presbyterian form of government, including the role of committees, elders, deacons, and Session.
- Communicate clearly and consistently so ministry is coordinated rather than siloed.
- Assist with scheduling, communication, records, planning, and other administrative needs related to the role.
- Bring fresh ideas while honoring the church’s culture, processes, and leadership structure.
Who Will Thrive and Succeed Here
The right candidate will be relational, spiritually mature, and eager to build trust with students, parents, young adults, young families, staff, and church members. Success in this role will come through helping youth feel known and encouraged, keeping young adults connected after high school, engaging young families more deeply in worship and discipleship, and strengthening programs through thoughtful leadership and follow-through.
This person should be creative and willing to bring new ideas while respecting Saint Andrew’s culture, leadership structure, and Presbyterian processes. They will thrive in a gracious congregation centered on Jesus, where they can receive meaningful mentorship, grow in ministry, and help younger generations become more fully integrated into the life of the church.
Qualifications
Faith, Character, and Ministry Fit
- A clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, marked by spiritual maturity, humility, integrity, and a commitment to biblical principles.
- A pastoral heart and genuine love for people, with the ability to connect Christian faith to everyday life.
- Teachable, stable, and willing to receive direction, constructive feedback, and mentorship.
Education and Ministry Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in theology, ministry, education, or a related field. Seminary is not required, though continued theological education is encouraged and supported.
- Familiarity and some previous leadership experience in youth ministry, young adult ministry, Christian education, counseling, or similar church programming.
Theological Alignment
- Openness to the theology, polity, and practices of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
- Interest in possible ordination, Commissioned Lay Pastor preparation, or further ministry development is welcome but not required at the outset.
- Ability to serve within a church culture that values both grace and faithfulness, welcomes people warmly, and remains focused on Jesus Christ above any labels or divisions.
Leadership and Practical Skills
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, parents, young adults, staff, volunteers, and church members.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and comfort collaborating with staff, committees, Session, and volunteers.
- Basic technology competency, including Microsoft Office, social media, video tools, and livestream-related support.
- Ability to assist with scheduling, communication, and basic recordkeeping.
- Must be at least 26 years old in order to drive youth to activities. And capable of lifting up to 50 pounds for participation in youth ministry, mission activities and events.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $42,000–$60,000, depending on experience and overall compensation structure
Benefits: Paid time off, Continuing education support, Flexible schedule that honors rest amidst the busyness of ministry seasons such as missions, retreats, and major events.
Interested in Learning More?
To continue the conversation, apply today and we’ll connect with you to discuss this opportunity further!
