I've recently joined the ranks of millions of others Americans; unemployed and searching for a job. My skill set is very specific to my profession. I am a professional youth worker. This pretty much means that I need to find another youth worker job.
I've been scouring the youth ministry job sites every hour and I've noticed something interesting. Churches are now hiring "part-time" youth ministers.
I first ran into this term a few months ago at the last church that signed my paycheck. Because of budgetary constraints they required me to work part-time. Youth ministry in 20 hours per week, seemed weird, but it beat no-time. I learned one thing very quickly, most people have no idea of the time and effort that goes into the youth minister's week. I was handed a piece of paper that outlined the duties expected and how much time I should give each activity. I followed it the best I could for about three months. I learned something important; ministry is not a part-time gig.
If you are a church leader and you are looking to hire a "part-time" ministry professional do your church a favor. Take the job listing down until you can find a way to pay this person for the full-time work you will ultimately get from them. Or at least be honest and say, "Part-time pay for full-time work".
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