Position: Youth & College/Young Adult Pastor

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

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 growth.

1. Youth Ministry
Sunday Youth Services
● Lead and preach at weekly Sunday Youth Services.
● Shepherd students through relational connection and spiritual guidance.
● Coordinate service flow as needed (worship, prayer, announcements).

Friday Night Youth Group
• Lead Friday Night Bible Studies.
• Prepare weekly Bible study materials.
• 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 leaders.
● 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 adult 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 students 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 staff meetings (with Korean Ministry leadership).
● 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).


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