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Calvary Church - Student Ministry Director

On-site
  • St. Peters, Missouri, United States
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Job description




STUDENT MINISTRY DIRECTOR


Because every student needs a faith of their own, the Student Ministries of Calvary Church serves and connects middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students through worship, small groups, and service experiences. It’s our purpose to lead students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, equipping them for life in His world. Our commitment is that students will be cared for, known, and find belonging.

THE CHURCH

Calvary is a church with a bright future! The last few years have been challenging and as they prepare for the next senior pastor they are growing their staff with change agents and passionate world changers. This is a brilliant opportunity for a student leader with the passion to build a ministry in a church with a God sized focus on their future. Calvary Church St Peters has a non-denominational vibe with a EFCA core.

CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY

CULTURE BUILDER

The Calvary Search Team are looking for a leader who wants to develop a culture with the students—not just for them. They are looking for someone who holds in high regard the power, value and voice of the parents and volunteers. Investing in volunteers with passion and intentionality (e.g. Lead Small) is a high priority. It will be crucial to find volunteers who can be upfront and behind the scenes, allowing them to utilize their gifts to the fullest. Someone with a huge vision, who can embrace the concept “before 6th grade to after 12th grade” in their long-term planning, will make an exceptional impact on the church community.

TEAM BUILDER

Calvary has a desire for student ministries to be highly connected to all other church ministries. By creating the Family Ministries Pastor position, hiring Jeff Harding and including student ministry within the Connection Ministry umbrella, they have built a strong support system for the next leader to step in equipped with confidence.

CHANGE AGENT

Despite creating a great support system, Calvary is not looking for the next team member to come in and continue what has always been done. Transition means opportunity for what is next. They should strive to focus their efforts on the students who are there now and paving the way for those to come. History will play an important role and is absolutely celebrated. The next leader is encouraged to implement something God has called and designed them to build.


Job requirements


REPORTS TO: Family Ministries Director

RELATES CLOSELY WITH: Children’s Ministry Director, Strategic Operations, all Transformational Ministries Directors

PROVIDES OVERSIGHT TO: Staff Team and Volunteers

The Student Ministry Director oversees all aspects of Student Ministry (Grades 6-12) in a way that is aligned with the Scriptures, statements of belief, and values of the church. The Student Ministry Director will accomplish this purpose through six major responsibilities:




  • Committing to prayer.
  • Leading students to value Jesus most and to experience gospel-centered transformation.
  • Recruiting, training, and encouraging Student Ministry volunteers.
  • Leading a weekly Student Ministry program during the school year.
  • Leading strategic Student Ministry holiday, summer, and special events.
  • Some general shepherding duties, as assigned.



    • Key Goals and Objectives




  • Models and protects the purity, unity, and faith of the congregation as outlined primarily in the Scriptures and secondarily in the Bylaws of the church.
  • Champions the transformation and discipleship of lay leaders, both women and men, to live out the vision of the church.
  • Shepherds the mission, vision, strategy, and outreach of the church so that all generations and all people have opportunities to live out their faith in Christ and share it with others.
  • Practices clear, candid, appropriate, and timely communication with the church and staff.
  • Demonstrates humility in public and private, in peace and conflict.



    • Qualifications:




  • Strong devotional life.
  • Lives and works in accordance with stated Staff expectations.
  • College degree in a related field, or equivalent ministry experience, required. A theological degree from an accredited evangelical seminary is preferred.
  • Acceptance of biblical theology as outlined by the EFCA.
  • Champions the vision of Calvary Church without hesitation.
  • Five years experience in youth ministry engagement with a portion post-pandemic.
  • Effective communicator as affirmed by multiple generations and peoples.
  • Ability to work effectively with different teams within the church.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills are necessary; able to take criticism that may not always be warranted, while pursuing peace as much as possible.
  • Demonstrates humility and grace, with a willingness to accept responsibility for own failures and failures of Group leaders regardless of fault.
  • Serves as an example of a loyal friend and family member, who can properly balance the obligations of professional and private life.
  • Demonstrates Christian unity with other church leaders from different ethnicities and backgrounds for the furtherance of the Kingdom





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