Director of Youth Ministries

Middletown United Methodist Church

Louisville, KY

Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry

Posted on: December 00, 0000

Job Description:

Middletown United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Youth Ministries. This is a full time, salaried position, with benefits. This position will be charged with the responsibility of building young disciples for Christ by developing and implementing a_noemailprehensive approach to youth ministry while serving as a spiritual leader and role model.
The director shall foster a_noemailprehensive approach to the development and implementation of the youth ministry at all levels in the connectional system of the United Methodist Church and in all ministry areas of the local church. This_noemailprehensive approach is based on the understanding of the primary task of youth ministry to: -love youth where they are; -encourage youth in developing their relationship to God; -provide them with opportunities for nurture and growth; -challenge them to respond to God's call to serve in their_noemailmunities and world


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (full job description available on request)
1. Plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach.
2. Support and guide the work of the Youth Council in an annual process of evaluating the vision and goals of the youth ministry ...
3. Mentor youth in developing their leadership skills.
4. Recruit and train volunteers who work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry and ensure adequate volunteer support and adult to youth ratios.
5. Be a liaison between the church and other_noemailmunity_noemailanizations, people, and resources that relate to youth and youth ministries, (i.e. Scouts, etc.)
6. Supervise the Assistant Director of Youth
7. Coordinate Sunday school curriculum for youth (grades 6-12) and recruit teachers...
8. Coordinate and teach Confirmation classes in partnership with the pastors...
9. Work in partnership with the Associate Pastor of Outreach to effectively reach youth in the_noemailmunity and develop a strategic youth ministry outreach plan.
10. Be available to youth in a variety of ways (i.e. lunch at school, attendance at extracurricular activities, visitation, times of crisis, etc.)
11. Work in concert with the gifts and talents of other staff members and maintain a teamwork mentality.
12. Ensure that the Child Protection Policy is observed in all youth ministry settings.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Aptitudes:
1. Must embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist doctrine and theology.
2. A bachelor's degree in a related field is minimum requirement.
3. Must have vision and a demonstrated_noemailanizational ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement a youth ministry.
4. Must have excellent written and verbal_noemailmunication skills, conflict management skills, and_noemailputer skills.
5. Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.
6. Must have demonstrated initiative, a willingness to work hard, and be energetic and outgoing
7. Is creative and_noemailpassionate


Résumés including salary history should be sent to Rev. Dr. Tom Smith tsmith@middletownumc_noemail by August 30, 2014
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Director of Youth Ministries
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
United Methodist
Worship Style:
Church Size:
750 - 1000

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Middletown United Methodist Church
Contact Name:
Tom Smith
Address1:
11902 Old Shelbyville Road
Address2:
City:
Louisville
State or Province:
KY
ZIP Code:
40243
Country:
United States
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