Director of Student Ministry

PURPOSEPromote the Kingdom of God in leading staff and volunteers in Family Ministry, Worship, and Pastoral Care and performing Pastoral Duties to further the Mission and Vision of Faith Community UMC.Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Commitment to personal spiritual growth Considers this position a life ministry, not just a job Model standards and expectations of leaders within FCUMC, including:membership, worship attendance, small group participationfinancial generosity, and serving out of call and giftednessESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIESStudent Ministry: Disciple Students (7th–12th grades). Develop a thriving Student Ministry by providing programs and resources to build the next generation of Christ followers. Vision and plan new ways to grow Student Ministries to strengthen our Faith Community in worship, group life and service giving special attention to fellowship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and outreach Provide clear, effective, timely communication of student opportunities and programming (including long-term planning) to students, families, and the congregation Seek to integrate student ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries Oversee, Plan, and Execute trips, retreats, & special events including mission-focused opportunities Develop, Plan & Execute weekly Sunday Night Student Ministry including the recruitment, development and equipping of volunteers with attention given to: Weekly small groups that focus on relational and spiritual development Weekly and monthly events that build community and teach from the Bible Maintain and Manage Student Ministry's budget and related business issues including managing funds needed for events, trips, student supplies, etc. Help to develop ministries that bridge age-level ministries such as pre-teen to teen Empower and equip incoming students as they transition into Student Ministry, while honoring and building on the foundation established in Children's Ministry. Develop healthy and growing relationships by providing opportunities for building community. Be present in student's lives, both at FCUMC and in the community Demonstrate strong interest in student's lives and spiritual development Provide an atmosphere where others are accepted, and healthy relationships are formed & practiced Active Participant of Staff Teams...i.e. core team, family ministries team Active Participant of Student and Family Ministry Teams Hopewell Middle School Liaison Boy Scout Liaison for Troop 990QUALIFICATIONSProven experience working with Students and leading Student Volunteer Teams Paid Staff/Supervisory experience preferably in a larger church setting Track record of successful and effective interpersonal relationships Demonstrated excellence in leading others Excellent team-based leadership abilities, contributing to a "strengths-based" environment Exceptional management skills, including the ability to set and maintain boundaries Outstanding work ethic; self-starter Exceptional communication, relational and organizational skills Passionate and relevant teacher who effectively communicates spiritual concepts to youth Professional behavior and communication in a team-based staff environment Humble spirit that continually desires to learn and improve Understanding and support of Wesleyan theology Emotional and spiritual maturity Preaching Skills Ability to appropriately manage conflict and opposition Proficient computer skills, especially relevant Microsoft Office applications preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis positionrequires (check all that apply):X Normal periods ofsitting and standing in an office environment.▢Extended periods of sitting at a workstation/desk in an office environment. X Extended period ofstanding.▢Lifting and/or pushing objects up to lbs. on a regular basis▢Lifting and/or pushing objects up to lbs. on an occasional basis.▢Working with heavy machinery or equipment on ▢ regular ▢occasional basis such as:▢Working outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions.▢Working at heights of up to feet.▢Other: