Youth Pastor

Discovery Bible Fellowship

Collinsville, OK

Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry

Posted on: May 24, 2018

Job Description:

Pastor of Student Ministries

Before you read the job description, I want to we_noemaile you and thank you for taking a look. Discovery Bible Fellowship is such a unique church in an awesome town. Besides being an inexpensive place to live, Owasso and Collinsville are incredibly family friendly with great school systems. Our heart is to simply find the person God is leading this direction to be a part of a church that absolutely loves Jesus and others. If you are looking at joining an incredible team to have a big impact, I invite you to keep reading. - Mike

- Make Christ-centered disciples of the youth and youth volunteers of Discovery while equipping parents to be the primary spiritual influence in the life of their teens.
- This position reports directly to the Pastor of Family Ministries
- Primary Duties: Time owning Vision, Mission & Values that grow a vibrant Student Ministry
Teaching & Pastoral Care
Develop (and be a part of) a teaching /preaching team for weekly group gatherings
Oversee a team that prepares a yearly teaching calendar and plan that uniquely targets mid high –high school students and fits the 5C model. _noemailmunity, crowd, congregation,_noemailmitted, core)
Ensure youth grow in their understanding of Scripture and application to life
Provide one-on-one mentoring/counseling as needed
Develop and oversee a mentoring ministry
Provide support and coaching to parents as the primary disciplers of their teens
Provide oversight and direction for all 6th-12th grade weekly programs
Volunteer Development
Interview, enlist and develop volunteers to lead the youth in a manner consistent with the vision of Discovery's Family Ministries.
Oversee high school students to serve and use their gifts to "serve an hour". (Focus on fuel 45 and Jr High mentors)
Delegate roles of ministry to volunteers according to their giftedness to facilitate their spiritual growth and students
Care for and develop_noemailmunity among volunteers by relationally investing in them separately and collectively
Ensure all youth workers understand safety concerns and follow church safety policies and procedures
Administration
Manage youth ministry budget
Coordinate scheduling for classes, meetings, and events (at Discovery and off-site)
Develop a team to plan out the yearly calendar with events, camps, mission trips, etc.
Implement /and or maintain methods of_noemailmunication for students and parents (email, social media, etc)
Coordinate_noemailmunication & marketing with other Discovery staff
Recruit and oversee all teams including we_noemaile, follow up, media (sound, lights and video)
Community
Recruit leaders to attend games, plays, and other extracurricular activities of youth (when needed, hospital visits)
Attend student lunches and develop relationships with school officials
 

About Discovery Bible Fellowship:

Our mission: Inviting people to discover new life and community in Christ.

Spiritual Growth Philosophy: we believe spiritual growth happens naturally as people consistently live out 7 habits over time:
Be committed to a local church
Engage God in scripture and prayer
Grow in a community group
Serve according to your giftedness
Invest in God's work – Be generous
Seek justice for the poor and marginalized
Invite others to know Christ.
Our Core Values:
It is all about God, not us.
Love, grace and truth must define all of our relationships.
Lost people matter to God and therefore are a priority to us.
Prayer is essential because it releases the power of God to accomplish His purposes.
God's Word communicated with doctrinal integrity and cultural relevance leads to ongoing transformation.
God invites every Christian to discover joy and meaning through utilizing his/her spiritual gift(s) in ministry.
We demonstrate that money is not our god by giving back to God  

Qualifications:

Skills:
Team Player
Ability to cast and communicate vision creatively, consistently and clearly in a winsome manner
Outstanding interpersonal skills, relational skills and emotional IQ, with the ability to encourage and inspire
Ability to create/evaluate/continually modify effective Systems for efficiency and ministry growth
Effective Preaching/teaching skills with clear evidence of teaching for transformation
Ability to develop teams and lead people to do ministry
Character Traits:
Integrity. Thick skin and can laugh. Soft heart. Passion for Christ. Passion for discipleship (holistic discipleship, not just Bible study). Fun to be around. Financial wisdom. Loyalty.
Experience Desired:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, but prefer a Masters in Ministry.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a full time ministry setting (500+ membership) where the above qualifications have been demonstrated and abilities to perform above responsibilities proven. 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Youth Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Non-Denominational
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
500 - 750

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Discovery Bible Fellowship
Contact Name:
Carol Sanders
Address1:
11600 N Garnett Rd
Address2:
City:
Collinsville
State or Province:
OK
ZIP Code:
74021
Country:
United States
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