Student Ministries Director
Floris United Methodist Church
Herndon, VA
Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Posted on: September 09, 2019
Job Description:
Who We Are
Floris United Methodist Church is a vibrant, growing multi-site church, fully devoted to making disciples of Jesus Christ and putting a high priority on loving and serving our neighbors. Our Student Ministries embraces and we_noemailes students from both within our church and our_noemailmunity. Through the love of Christ, we encourage and inspire our students to be lights in their world by being_noemailpassionate, resilient and authentic. We strive to be a church where all people, including all students, believe that they can_noemaile as they are, find_noemailmunity, build real relationships and grow in their faith.
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Student Ministries Director providing ministry to middle school and high school students in a culturally diverse and inclusive congregation. Student Ministries, the activities involved with the programs, and the student small groups that are formed are seen as vital parts of the_noemailmunity, which serves to bring students into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and with each other. The Director is responsible for working with the Director of Grow Ministries’ to develop activities that deliver a consistent, spiritual learning experience for students to stay connected to Floris UMC and to grow in their relationship with God.
Responsibilities
• Oversees the Student Ministries staff by performing day-to-day assignments that ensure the operability of Student Ministries and removes the Director of Grow Ministries from the administrative burdens of the program.
• Recruits and provides support to Student Ministry adult volunteers to ensure they receive appropriate development and training. Researches new curriculum and programs for opportunities within the ministry.
• Creates and oversees a Student Ministries Advisory Council, whose primary purpose is to research creative and innovative ways to reach students and promote spiritual formation.
• Communicates with parents and other volunteers for weekly student programs, leads mission trips and special events, mentors and cares for student adult leaders.
• Manages the Confirmation Program to e_noemailpass a strong theological and mission-oriented base.
Floris United Methodist Church is a vibrant, growing multi-site church, fully devoted to making disciples of Jesus Christ and putting a high priority on loving and serving our neighbors. Our Student Ministries embraces and we_noemailes students from both within our church and our_noemailmunity. Through the love of Christ, we encourage and inspire our students to be lights in their world by being_noemailpassionate, resilient and authentic. We strive to be a church where all people, including all students, believe that they can_noemaile as they are, find_noemailmunity, build real relationships and grow in their faith.
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Student Ministries Director providing ministry to middle school and high school students in a culturally diverse and inclusive congregation. Student Ministries, the activities involved with the programs, and the student small groups that are formed are seen as vital parts of the_noemailmunity, which serves to bring students into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and with each other. The Director is responsible for working with the Director of Grow Ministries’ to develop activities that deliver a consistent, spiritual learning experience for students to stay connected to Floris UMC and to grow in their relationship with God.
Responsibilities
• Oversees the Student Ministries staff by performing day-to-day assignments that ensure the operability of Student Ministries and removes the Director of Grow Ministries from the administrative burdens of the program.
• Recruits and provides support to Student Ministry adult volunteers to ensure they receive appropriate development and training. Researches new curriculum and programs for opportunities within the ministry.
• Creates and oversees a Student Ministries Advisory Council, whose primary purpose is to research creative and innovative ways to reach students and promote spiritual formation.
• Communicates with parents and other volunteers for weekly student programs, leads mission trips and special events, mentors and cares for student adult leaders.
• Manages the Confirmation Program to e_noemailpass a strong theological and mission-oriented base.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
BA or equivalent; theologically grounded; experience guiding students through spiritual formation
Demonstrated experience of theory and techniques required to manage and maintain a vital Student Ministry in a large church.
Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements; determines short-term or long-term goals and strategies, coordinates with other organizations; monitors progress, evaluates outcomes.
Integrates technology into the workplace, develops strategies using new technology to manage and improve program effectiveness, and understands the impact of technological changes on the organization.
Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel, Word and Outlook as well as relevant social media applications.
BA or equivalent; theologically grounded; experience guiding students through spiritual formation
Demonstrated experience of theory and techniques required to manage and maintain a vital Student Ministry in a large church.
Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements; determines short-term or long-term goals and strategies, coordinates with other organizations; monitors progress, evaluates outcomes.
Integrates technology into the workplace, develops strategies using new technology to manage and improve program effectiveness, and understands the impact of technological changes on the organization.
Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel, Word and Outlook as well as relevant social media applications.
Position Information:
Job Title:
Student Ministries Director
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
United Methodist
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
1000 - 1500
Contact Information:
Organization Name:
Floris United Methodist Church
Contact Name:
Karen Heier
Address1:
13600 Frying Pan Road
Address2:
City:
Herndon
State or Province:
VA
ZIP Code:
20171
Country:
United States
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