Youth Ministry Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Youth Ministry Director

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt, Lay Position

PURPOSE:

• The Youth Director shall provide leadership in the development, implementation, management and administration of Youth Ministries, grades 6-12. The Youth Director shall strive to fulfill the mission statement of the Youth Ministry:

“To reach non-believing youth, through love and example, bring them into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, to connect them with other Christian youth, to help them grow as His disciples, to challenge them to honor God with their lives, and to bring them into a shared relationship with Christ’s body, the Church.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Live as a committed disciple of Jesus Christ.

• Exhibit characteristics of leadership, spiritual maturity, wisdom, holiness of the Holy Spirit as expressed in I Timothy 3:-7, Titus 1:5-9, I Peter 5:1-4.

• Prior experience leading youth ministry and training.

• Demonstrated ability in:

Preaching and teaching the Bible and its life applications to promote spiritual growth

Inspiring, leading, motivating, and bonding with youth and volunteers.

Providing leadership in assigned areas of church ministry.

Recruiting of adult volunteers and teambuilding.

Equipping the youth to effectively serve Christ’s church and all mankind.

Administering programs designed to nurture Christian faith and discipleship for youth in the church.

• Background check clearance required.

PROGRAM DUTIES:

• Under the guidance and support of the Associate Pastor for Young Families and Youth, the incumbent will develop, plan, and implement the youth program.

• Direct the Youth Ministries through paid staff, the ministry stewards, the youth, and adult youth leaders and parents to provide a wide variety of ministries for youth including:

Outreach-oriented ministries

Discipleship-oriented ministries

Service and missions ministries

Family friendly and recreational events

Existing youth ministries include, but are not limited to, the following:

Youth Sunday Worship

Mid-week programs for senior and junior high

Youth missions

Confirmation Classes

Summer Camps

Adult Prayer Support Team (Partners in Prayer Program)

Youth events such as concerts, retreats, lock-ins, etc.

Youth Praise Band

Scouts

• Coordinate with the Associate Pastor for Communications to produce the weekly communications to students and parents through website updates, social media, and emails.

• Ensure programs are provided for youth who are in various stages of their walk with Christ which could range from being non-believers to mature Christians.

• Oversee the recruitment and training of volunteer adult leadership for activities and programs.

• Oversee the use of fundraisers to assist youth involved in these various ministries.

• Evangelize, teach, and disciple students in their spiritual walk as Christians.

• Spiritually guide youth and their parents when in need and refer to appropriate professionals as required.

• Maintain contact with youth, parents, church, and community to include visitations of new families and youth.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Collaborate and consult with the appropriate ministry stewards and ministry directors, including the Associate Pastor of Young Families and Youth and the Children’s Ministry Director, regarding programs and policy matters, carrying out all approved policies and programs.

• Attend Youth Ministry staff meetings as scheduled.

• Provide regular reports on the status and progress of the Youth Ministry as required by the Associate Pastor for Young Families and Youth.

SUPERVISION: Position is supervised by the Associate Pastor for Young Families and Youth

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Locust Grove, VA 22508: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Religious & Spiritual Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location