Also called: Youth Minister, Student Ministry Director
Leads the teen and kid ministry of a church — retreats, small groups, and mentoring.
Plans Wednesday night youth group with games and a talk, meets a student for lunch who is struggling at home, and organizes a summer mission trip.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in ministry, theology, or related; some churches hire without degrees.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Youth Ministry, Theology, Psychology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can suggest lesson ideas, but mentoring teens, running retreats and mission trips stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Speech, Music or theater.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2021.
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