Job Description

Job Title:                         Director of Student Ministries or Pastor of Student Ministries

Pay Status:                       Salaried

SUMMARY

The Director of Student Ministries or Pastor of Student Ministries shall be a licensed Official Worker of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.  He shall oversee the church's ministry to grade 6 through senior high youth.  He will accomplish his role through direct involvement with youth, through the cooperative efforts of the Youth Ministry Team. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing activities for the youth to promote fun, fellowship, spiritual development and ministry involvement.

I.                   QUALIFICATIONS 

A.          A personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

B.          A call to pastoral ministry from God.

C.          A clear testimony of faith.

D.          Consistent spiritual and moral character modeling high standards in your own personal, family and devotional life, complying with biblical leadership qualifications described in 1 Tim. 3:1-13.

E.           Spiritual gifts relevant to the position of ministry.

F.           A special concern for youth and their spiritual lives.

G.          Competent in Bible teaching and speaking to youth.

H.          Understand the maturity levels and characteristics of teens and the challenges they face today.

I.             Competent in organization, administration and interpersonal relationships

J.            Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

K.         Agreement with the doctrinal statement and ministry philosophy of Maranatha Bible Chapel.

L.           Committed to teamwork with the pastoral staff.

II.  PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

A.          Give pastoral leadership and oversight to the entire youth ministry (Grades 6^th through 12th)

B.          Develop and implement ministries that attract youth to Christ and promote spiritual growth.

C.          To instruct and train the youth to understand and implement the Word of God in their lives, especially as it relates to: Worship, Service, Outreach, Growth, and Family.

D.          To be the primary preacher/teacher for the youth ministry.

E.           Pray for the students, staff and parents/guardians of the youth ministry.

F.           To be readily available to counsel youth and/or their parents/guardians regarding youth and parenting issues.

G.          Plan and coordinate special events (retreats, camps, mission projects and trips, etc.) that touch all youth at various levels of spiritual maturity, within the goals and objectives of evangelism, worship, fellowship, discipleship and ministry.

H.          Be aware of district and national youth activities and trends (Youth Commission, Delta Lake and LIFE, etc.)

I.             Promote the youth ministry to the church and local community.

J.            Develop relationships with area schools and officials.

K.         To actively integrate the youth into all activities of church life here at MBC.  Envisioning and equipping them to lead and to serve here, now, and in the future.

L.           To guide the church youth in cultivating a passion for non-Christians and designing and implementing effective outreach and assimilation strategies.

III.  RESPONSIBILITIES

A.          To provide a weekly youth service that is worshipful, fun, relevant, and effective in instructing, training, nurturing, and launching youth into Christian service.

B.          Plan, prepare and coordinate youth events throughout the year. 

C.          Maintain a visitation ministry to offer encouragement and support of youth and families.

D.          Maintain contact with teens and parents/guardians keeping them informed of topics/themes being studied, special events, etc. through printed notices, postcards, website, email, calls, etc.

E.           Contact and begin relationships with prospects, visitors and new members of the youth group.

F.           Recruit, train and advise youth staff to ensure quality of ministries and effective use of resources.

G.          Meet with youth staff regularly to pray and discuss upcoming events, challenges, solutions and praises.

H.          Be a visible support to the students and parents whenever possible.

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

A.          Oversee budget and expenditures for the student ministries department.

B.          Review and evaluate all materials used in the area of youth ministry.

C.          Coordinate the youth activities, calendar and vision with all other areas of church life.

D.          Attend weekly staff meetings endeavoring to work closely with other staff members

E.           Meet weekly with your supervisor.

F.           Keep abreast of youth trends and resources needed in order to serve as an advisor to the church on adolescence.

G.          Provide reports to the Church Board when called upon.

H.          Prepare and submit annual student ministries budget.

I.             Prepare and submit annual report for the congregational report. 

J.            Keep a current list of volunteers with names/addresses/phone numbers.

K.         Keep ongoing record of attendance, both of workers and youth.

V.  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

·        This area can be developed according to individual interest and giftedness.

A.          To work closely with all other members of the church staff, effectively uniting with and complementing other church ministries.

B.          Assist in worship services as needed.

C.          Fill the pulpit as needed.

D.          Serve as requested for weddings, funerals and other special services.

E.           Be available to share your gifts and talents in all areas of the church ministry as time permits.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the person occupying this position.