PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students
- Build Christ-centered relationships with students in grades 6–12.
- Maintain a visible presence at MJCA and local schools.
- Provide pastoral care, guidance, and counseling to students and families.
- Create opportunities for students to identify and use their spiritual gifts.
- Lead a welcoming environment where all students feel known and loved.
- Collect feedback to continually improve ministry impact and relevance.

Parents
- Develop supportive relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Equip parents to be primary disciple-makers through resources and training.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents and seek regular feedback.
- Facilitate forums or groups to encourage and equip parents of teens.

Leaders
- Provide leadership and development to student ministry staff and volunteers.
- Implement a robust recruitment, training, and retention plan for volunteers.
- Ensure adherence to church safety policies and student protection protocols.
- Encourage and create community among leaders through team-building and appreciation efforts.
- Provide ongoing equipping through training events, resources, and mentorship.

Outreach & Missions
- Encourage students to engage their schools and communities with the gospel.
- Develop a missions strategy that progresses students from exposure to leadership in missions.
- Lead students in local, national, and international mission opportunities.
- Plan and execute outreach events that engage new students and families.
- Partner with schools, local organizations, and outreach ministries in Mt. Juliet/Wilson County.

Organizational
- Lead, coordinate, and evaluate all student ministry activities and programs.
- Research and recommend relevant curriculum and teaching tools.
- Develop systems for evaluating success based on attendance, engagement, and spiritual growth.
- Partner with church leaders to ensure ministry alignment with overall vision.
- Execute intentional annual programming: camps, retreats, mission trips, outreach, and spiritual formation events.
- Implement clear communication strategies across platforms (email, social media, parent updates).
- Coordinate student chapels for MJCA.
- Participate in staff outreach efforts including visitation and new member engagement.
- Maintain and evaluate ministry structure, policies, space, and equipment needs.
- Prepare and manage the student ministry budget.
- Perform bi-annual performance reviews in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
- Attend at least one ministry conference and one mission event annually.
- Oversee the small group curriculum scope and sequence.

REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ with a demonstrated life of integrity and spiritual maturity.
- Be an active member of First Mt. Juliet, faithfully attending, serving, and giving.
- Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills; be able to multitask while maintaining a positive outlook.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
- Successfully complete background checks and all child safety training.
- Theological education and student ministry experience.
- Maintain consistent on-campus presence: Monday – Thursday (8 AM–4 PM), Wednesday evenings (5–8:00 PM), and Sundays (7 AM–12:30 PM).
- Participate in weekly staff meetings unless excused.