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Non-denominational · Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Youth Ministry — High School Leader

Island Evangelical Community Church

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Non-denominational
600+ congregants
Full-time
Not specified
Posted today
Applications close: 23 November 2026
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About the role

Full-time youth ministry role focused on Grades 9–12 (High School) within a large international church.

Island ECC draws over 3,000 adults, youth, and children weekly across three Sunday services.

Church occupies six dedicated floors of a high-rise in Quarry Bay; 60+ staff and hundreds of volunteers.

Role sits within the broader Youth Team and reports into existing youth ministry structure.

Salary is negotiable; candidates must include expected salary with application.

Key responsibilities

  • Disciple high school students (Grades 9–12) and provide pastoral support.
  • Plan, teach, and create curriculum for weekly small groups and youth events.
  • Lead youth camps and participate in speaking engagements.
  • Organise city-wide events to reach unchurched and non-Christian youth across Hong Kong.
  • Develop outreach initiatives around schools in Hong Kong.
  • Help assimilate youth into the broader Island ECC church community.
  • Manage social media communication relevant to youth ministry.

Requirements

  • Degree holder; Seminary, Youth Ministry, or Youth Work qualification preferred.
  • Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience; internships and volunteer experience considered.
  • Approachable, high-energy, culturally literate personality suited to youth outreach.
  • Comfortable working with youth and volunteers from diverse denominational backgrounds.
  • Fluent in English; Cantonese ability is beneficial.
  • Flexible and proficient with social media communication tools.

Theology & Culture

We want candidates to know exactly where we stand before they apply. Island Evangelical Community Church has shared the following convictions:

Women in Ministry

Complementarian

Men and women serve across many ministries, with senior pastoral or elder roles reserved for qualified men.

Sexual Ethics

Traditional

Affirms historic Christian teaching on marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman.

Beyond the role

Life in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the world's great cities — a place where skyscrapers rise from harbour-front hills, centuries-old temples sit between Michelin-starred restaurants, and the MTR whisks you across the whole island in under half an hour. It is dense, fast, and relentlessly stimulating, with an English-language infrastructure that makes it one of Asia's most accessible cities for Western expats. The food scene is extraordinary — Cantonese cuisine at its finest, alongside virtually every other culinary tradition you can name. Hiking trails lace the hills above the city, beaches are a short bus ride from the urban core, and weekend escapes to Macau or the Chinese mainland are easy. The cost of living is high, particularly for housing, and the city has grown more politically complex in recent years — both realities worth factoring in. But for those who thrive on energy, international connection, and the particular thrill of a city that never quite slows down, Hong Kong remains one of the most compelling places on earth to live and do ministry.