Youth Ministry Director at Fort Rucker, Alabama

There are nearly 300,000 teenagers of active‑duty U.S. military parents who are stationed all over the world. These teens move an average of seven times during their school‑aged years, making identity and belonging even more challenging.

Responsibilities

• Develop healthy relationships with adults, teens, and the local community, military installation, and chapel community.
• Serve as a role model and assist with community outreach to "unchurched" teens, discipleship for Christian teens, and equip volunteers for middle and high‑school Christian youth programs.
• Adapt to high turnover due to operational tempo and military culture.
• Live out the Club Beyond Core Value Statement: a Christ‑centered, ecumenical, incarnational approach that values professionalism and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Deep love for Christ and lost teens.
• Competent communicator with youth, parents, and senior military leaders.
• Teachable heart and willingness to commit three years.
• Minimum of three years youth ministry experience preferred; college degree preferred.
• Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
• Committed to a relational ministry approach and energetic.
• Small event‑planning skills and strong initiative.
• Ability to live near the community where ministry is conducted.

Benefits

• Full‑time salary based on experience, responsibility, and fundraising.
• Full health coverage – dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Expense reimbursement for mileage (office and ministry related).
• Training and career development built into the job.

Locations

• Fort Rucker, Alabama
• Travis AFB, California
• Fort Carson, Colorado
• Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Jacksonville, Florida
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Fort Riley, Kansas
• Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
• Fort Bliss, Texas
• Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Joint Base Langley‑Eustis (JBLE), Virginia
• Quantico, Virginia
• Joint Base Lewis‑McChord (JBLM), Washington
• Various locations in Germany
• Guam, U.S. Military Installations
• Camp Zama, Japan
• Yokosuka, Japan

Contact

Robert Raedeke –