Youth Minister

A Youth Minister supports the spiritual and personal development of young people within a church or community setting. You might work in a parish, school, or other religious organisation. Youth Ministers focus on fostering faith, leadership, and community involvement among young people. You’ll organise events, lead worship sessions, and provide guidance to help youths navigate challenges and grow in their faith.

Youth Ministers play a significant role in shaping the lives of young people. You’ll need to be compassionate, approachable, and able to connect with youths on a personal level. You’ll collaborate with families, church leaders, and other ministries to ensure that young people receive the spiritual support and encouragement they need.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a youth minister?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Ministry
Blended, Online
3 years
$50,616 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest Youth Minister Minister
Pastor Chaplain Religious Education Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest Youth Minister Minister Pastor Chaplain Religious Education Teacher + 3 more
11070NAT

Diploma of Chaplaincy
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$4,900 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker + 2 more

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Theology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister
Religious Education Teacher Pastor Priest Youth Minister
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Pastor Priest Youth Minister + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Theology
Blended
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Youth Minister

Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
Online
24 months
$33,744
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain
Youth Minister
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister + 1 more
CHC42315

Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Distance, On Campus, Online
9 - 18 months
$0 - $10,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Youth Minister

Graduate Diploma in Theology
Online
12 months
$19,608
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Religious Education Teacher
Minister Youth Minister Religious Education Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Religious Education Teacher Minister Youth Minister Religious Education Coordinator + 3 more
11236NAT

Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology
Distance, On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$2,400 - $2,415
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister
10802NAT

Certificate III in Discipleship
Blended
6 months
$7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Youth Minister
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Further reading

How to start a career in Youth Work

25th May 2021

What can you do with a Diploma of Youth Work?

2nd November 2020

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Youth Work?

4th August 2021

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