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Position: Youth & College/Young Adult Pastor

Hawaii Central Presbyterian Church is looking for a full-time pastor for Youth Group and College/Young Adult Group.

 

Church description

Hawaii Central Presbyterian Church, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a growing church with many young families. Youth Group numbers around 25, and college/young adults is similar in size. The weekly meetings are vibrant.

 

Job Description

The Youth & College/Young Adult Ministry Pastor oversees the spiritual formation, leadership development, and community life of the Youth Group and Koinonia (College/Young Adults). This role provides pastoral care, equips leaders, and cultivates healthy, gospel-centered environments for spiritual growth.

 

1. Youth Ministry

Sunday Youth Services

• Lead and preach at weekly Sunday Youth Services.

• Shepherd students through relational connection and spiritual guidance.

 

Friday Night Youth Group

• Lead Friday Night Bible Studies.

• Guide student leaders as they prepare to lead small groups.

• Plan and attend quarterly “fun” activities for Friday night fellowships.

• Pray regularly for students and stay attentive to generational needs and challenges.

 

Pastoral Care & Community

·        Connect with new students and help them acclimate (rides, introductions, relationships)

·        Make intentional effort to get to know each student—school, interests, hobbies, struggles

·        Check in on students who have not been attending for two or more consecutive weeks

·        Provide counseling and pastoral support as needed (in-person or phone).

·        Coordinate major events (yearly retreats, service opportunities, lock-ins).

·        Participate in One Heart* youth gatherings (monthly collaboration with local churches).

2. Youth Teacher Team Leadership

Leader Care & Development

·        Meet one-on-one with youth teachers to support their spiritual and personal well-being.

·        Encourage spiritual disciplines among youth teachers.

·        Equip teachers to disciple students effectively.

Team Coordination

• Hold biweekly team meetings for planning and alignment.

• Facilitate team community-building gatherings (twice/year).

• Lead planning for fellowship events and annual retreats/lock-ins.

3. College & Young Adult Ministry (Koinonia)

Teaching & Facilitation

• Lead Saturday Night gatherings (Bible study, book study, spiritual disciplines, fellowship).

• Balance teaching with facilitation, encouraging participation and discussion.

• Develop and empower emerging leaders within the group.

Pastoral Care & Community

·        Connect with new college students and young adults.

·        Check in on members who have not been attending for two or more consecutive weeks

·        Provide counseling and pastoral support as needed.

·        Coordinate yearly retreats and service opportunities.

·        Pray consistently for the ministry and remain engaged with generational trends.

·        Attend Furnace** Prayer & Worship (monthly with Koinonia).

4. Church-Wide Responsibilities

• Attend weekly pastoral staff meetings.

• Collaborate regularly with the Pastor of English Ministry (Living Stones).

• Participate in monthly English Ministry leadership meetings.

• Serve as an active participant in broader church life.

• Be present and engaged in Sunday English Ministry worship (announcements, corporate prayer, etc.)

 

Partner Ministries

One Heart*: Monthly youth worship gatherings among Korean American churches.
Furnace**: Monthly young adult prayer gathering among churches (last Saturday of the month).

 

 

Qualifications

·        Has the heart and ability to connect with young people

·        Has extensive experience working with young people in Korean-American church context

·        Has a degree from accredited theological seminary

·        Fluent in English

 

Send application materials to hawaiicpc@gmail.com

- cover letter

- resume/CV with photo

- two references

- links to two sermons

 

For more information about the church…

- Hawaii Central Presbyterian Church (in Korean): hawaiicpc.org

- Living Stones: livingstoneshcpc.com