Organization: Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Brief position description: The ELCA Congregation Gethsemane Lutheran Church is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry who will lead and grow a vibrant youth ministry for elementary, middle and high school students. This part-time role focuses on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where young people
can explore their faith, build meaningful relationships, and develop as leaders within the church and community. They will collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor, Sunday Morning Children’s Minister, and volunteers throughout the year to design and
implement engaging faith formation programs for children, youth and their families.
*How to apply: Please submit your resume to Pastor Patrick Joiner at pjoiner@geth.org.
Status: Part-time
Application deadline: 03/31/26
Contact: Pastor Patrick Joiner
Position title: Director of Children’s Ministry
Organization: Zion Lutheran, Anoka
Brief position description: Zion Lutheran Church is looking for a creative and compassionate leader to guide and grow our Children’s Ministry for grades K–5. This position offers the opportunity to shape meaningful faith experiences that form young hearts in the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
In collaboration with pastors, staff, volunteers, and families, the Director will provide leadership and oversight for programs, events, and initiatives that foster spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and active participation in the life of the church.
Join us in helping children build a strong foundation of faith that will last a lifetime.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You can apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to Pastor Connie Tiede.
Status: Full-time
Application deadline: 6/30/26
Contact: Pastor Connie Tiede
Position title: Children’s Minister
Organization: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie
Brief position description: We are looking to add a Children’s Minister to our talented Children, Youth and Family Ministry Team! We have a growing program, and St. Andrew is a vibrant congregation with strong programs, our own camp, and a great Early Learning program as well. We would love to find the right person to add to our team! To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Shawna Berg, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry at sberg@standrewlu.org (Application will be open until we find the right candidate)
Status: Full-time
Application deadline: 4/2/26
Contact: Shawna Berg
Position title: Director of Middle School/High School Ministry
Organization: Zion Lutheran, Anoka
Brief position description: The Director of Middle School and High School Ministries supports Zion’s mission by nurturing the faith and spiritual formation of youth in grades 6–12. Rooted in the love and teachings of Christ, this role provides leadership, coordination, and creative oversight for middle school and high school ministry programs, including confirmation, youth gatherings, service opportunities, retreats, and faith-forming events. Through these experiences, the Director helps create spaces where young people can encounter God, ask meaningful questions, and grow in their relationship with Christ.
Status: Full-time
Application deadline: 4/30/26
Contact: Pastor Connie Tiede
Position title: Children and Youth Ministries Director
Organization: Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church, Blaine
Brief position description: The Children and Youth Ministries Director at Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church in Blaine will lead and grow an engaging children’s and youth ministries that builds faith, strengthens relationships and connects family. In particular the person will:
- In partnership with volunteers and staff, develop, promote, and enhance existing ministries with children & youth
- Recruit, train, and support children and youth ministries volunteers
- Oversee and collaborate with the part-time Nursery Coordinator and/or nursery volunteers
- In partnership with volunteers and staff, select children and youth curriculum, including midweek and summer programming materials
- Provide clear, timely communication with congregation and families regarding children and youth ministries
- Ensure all volunteers adhere to the church’s policies regarding safety and security for children and youth
- Coordinate special community events (such as Easter egg hunt & trunk-or-treat) that welcome and engage families
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to attract and connect with children and youth in the surrounding community
Status: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Application deadline: 4/24/26
Contact: Paul Moore
Position title: Director of Youth Ministry
Organization: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Excelsior
Brief position description: Welcome, teach, train, guide and affirm youth in grades 8-12, embodying and inviting youth into the love of Christ. Connect with grades 4-7 as pathway to inclusion in senior high ministry. Support young adults after high school. Build up the four pillars of Mount Calvary’s identity: Grace, Inclusiveness, Love and Service.
Part-time, 15-20 hours weekly. $23 hourly.
Responsibilities
- Organize, facilitate, grow, and lead our Rooted Youth Ministry program, including rooted events, and help coordinate service projects, retreats, worship, and other ministry areas to:
- promote a deepening awareness of God through spiritual practices.
- build faith relationships between peers, family, congregation, and community.
- invite responses to God’s love in worship, action, and service.
- teach core Lutheran beliefs and theology
- Recruit, train, organize, support and celebrate youth and adult leaders.
- Counsel and support youth emotionally and spiritually within the ministry team.
- Develop and communicate an annual youth ministry plan in consultation with youth and adult leaders and colleagues.
- Collaborate with youth, adults and staff colleagues on stories, events, and programs.
- Connect youth to resources, groups, and individuals within Mount Calvary and the community.
- Plan and execute continuing education and personal growth.
Qualifications
- Strong desire to build relationships with and support high school youth, finding ways to improve cascading mentorship across the church.
- Able to articulate one’s Christian faith and publicly support Mount Calvary’s identity through the above pillars. This support should be energetic, approachable, affirming, authentic, and compassionate.
- Able to lead and plan regular evening and weekend events throughout the year, including one or two week-long trips.
- Strong servant leadership skills with experience to discern when to lead and when to let others lead. Preparedness, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Experience training and organizing youth and adult leaders and leading events.
- Open and flexible to change, humility and sense of playfulness.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Tori Kraus, or reach out to her with any questions regarding this position
Status: Part-time
Application deadline: 4/30/26
Contact: Tori Kraus