Responsibilities: The Director for Youth Ministry will be expected to develop and lead teams of volunteers, staff, and interns to help students "Know, Grow, and Follow" the Lord—where "Knowing" is understood as helping students come from unbelief to belief, and to connect with God's family... "Growing" is understood as helping students to move from belief to maturity (virtue, knowledge, character)... and "Following" is understood as helping students develop a deeper love for the Lord, His people, and the lost.

The "settings" for this ministry should include contact work (with students on their "turf"—school, games, shows, etc.), outreach gatherings (opportunities for students to "come and see/hear" about Jesus), growth gatherings (opportunities for students to "come and learn" deeper biblical truth), and equipping/ministry opportunities (to develop leadership qualities, gifts for serving, and hearts for ministry).

Additionally, the Director for Youth Ministry will be expected to:

- Serve as the teaching lead for our Youth Ministry (Youth Sunday School, Bible Studies, Youth Group, etc.)

- Develop policies and procedures for the Youth Ministry in unity with the Children's Ministry and subject to the Session's approval.

- Supervise the selection of teachers, leaders, materials involved with teaching and study.

- Plan, organize, and lead Youth Ministry retreats/camps/events, often with other churches in Chesapeake Presbytery.

- Prepare and maintain the Youth Ministry budgets.

- Supervise the maintenance of administrative records for Youth Ministry activities.

- Maintain church database and website information for Youth Ministry.

- Manage the allocation, logistics support, and use of classroom and storage space associated with the Youth Ministry.

- Develop and communicate the Youth Ministry's vision to the Session, parents, and congregation.

- Work closely with appropriate ministry directors and leaders in the coordination of supporting ministries.

- Hire, train, and supervise any other Youth Ministry Staff (including summer interns) as approved by the Session.

- Where possible, partner with ministries like Youth for Christ to broaden our outreach into the public schools in our community.

- Serve as a Resource and Liaison for Battalion and Fire & Fish (guys and girls mentor programs), encouraging and working with Leaders to avoid conflicts for schedules and facilities.

- Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: This is a full-time, salaried position, including some evenings and weekend work, along with occasional travel (periodic retreats and possibly mission trips).

Reporting: The Director for Youth Ministry reports to the Executive Director.

If you would like to explore this role with us, please submit a Resume/CV to youthsearch@spepchurch.org. 

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At SPEP, we have discovered in Christ the greatness of God, and we are seeking to honor Him with our lives and worship... loving one another as a church family, and following His call to share the love of Christ with Northern Anne Arundel County and the World. 

Desired Personal Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree (Graduate-level seminary degree is valued, but not required)

- 3-5 years experience in church-based youth ministry

- Willingness to make a 5-year commitment to our ministry

- Member in good standing of a gospel-centered church, and a willingness to come under the oversight of the Elders of SPEP