Summary of Position Oversee the ongoing gospel investment in students (grades 6-12) in harmony with the doctrine, purpose, and vision of the church. Administrate the discipleship systems to these students and their parents. · Part-time position, 20-25 hours/wk, with occasional retreats and camps. · Ministry expense account · Conference/Continuing Education expense account · SAM'S Club membership · House provided to live in, plus utilities · Salary $20,000/yr
Essential Functions · Praying regularly for students and families. · Develop and sustain ministry for Middle School and High School that emphasizes the biblical priority of: o Parents (Caregivers) o Cross-generational evangelism/discipleship o Building healthy peer relationships · Consistent with Ephesians 4:11-16, enlist, equip, and train church members to serve in the Student Ministry. Invest and engage relationally with parents, students, and volunteers. Delegate and raise up leaders. · Develop and implement plans for keeping parents updated and included. · Build relationships with the students and parents through a variety of fun and engaging activities. · Support students in their school setting by becoming involved to any degree the school permits. This would include attending sporting events or other extracurricular activities that your students are involved. · Create and direct gatherings that are biblically faithful and engaging. o Sunday & Wednesday night Bible studies o Youth Connect Groups (in conjunction w/ Pastor of Ed & Admin) · Oversee and administrate an annual calendar: o Summer Student Camps o Youth trips, outings, and outreach opportunities o Help organize and implement Vacation Bible School · Work alongside the pastoral team to implement the vision of the church and incorporate students into various church ministries as appropriate. · Counsel students biblically.
Key Personal Qualities · A clear call to student ministry; a heart for young people. · Able to work independently with minimum supervision, yet, humble enough to seek and accept counsel and direction from the pastors. o A strong desire to grow and develop as a leader. o Motivated, energetic, and willing to learn, yet mature enough to lead. · Giftedness in the following areas: o teaching the Bible with accuracy, clarity, passion, and an engaging spirit. o sharing and modeling the Gospel. o relational and winsomeness towards all students and parents o initiative to engage in conversation with students, parents, and youth leaders. · An example of godliness, humility, and disciple-making. Committed to pursuing holiness - self-controlled, gentle, trustworthy, gracious, and a loving sensitivity towards the needs of others. · Affirms the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message (http://www.sbc.net/bfm2000/bfm2000.asp)
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