Director of Youth Ministries

Cedar Bayou Grace Methodist

3700 N Hwy 146, Baytown, TX, 77521
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WORK LOCATION

On-Site

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

Determined Upon Hire

LANGUAGE

English

MINISTRY AREA

Youth/Student Ministry

DENOMINATION

Wesleyan/Methodist

Title: Student Minister

Classification: Full Time, salaried

Responsible to: Director of Family Ministries and SPRC

Purpose: To lead students into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and to model and encourage spiritual growth in students while providing oversight and development of Student Ministries at CBGUMC.

Qualifications

Deeply committed Christ-follower, expected to be an active member of CBGUMC
Evidence of a growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ who strives to live above reproach
Must be able to pass a background check and complete Safe Sanctuary training.
Independent self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational and goal-oriented skills
Ability to multitask several projects at one time
Team player
Outgoing and winsome personality a plus
Effective communicator (including the ability to effectively preach and teach God’s Word to students).
Organized and orderly (keeps office, storage, and other areas safe, neat, and clean)

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Some college preferred.
Previous experience in leading and mentoring students.
Participate in ongoing continuing education for student ministries (stay current)
Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, and Publisher) is required
Proficient at utilizing current social media applications
Proficient at utilizing Pro-Presenter
Knowledge of office equipment (copier, folding machine, scanner, fax)

Description of Duties

The responsibilities of the Student Minister include, but are not limited to, the following duties:

Build relationships with students, learn their spiritual needs and minister to them
Build relationship with student’s parents to encourage them in their spiritual walk
Develop small groups where students can grow in their relationship with Jesus
Develop mission opportunities to engage students in serving in the area where God has given them passion.
Develop students to be a witness of the good news of Jesus Christ in their schools and in the world
Teach students Biblical stewardship principles.
Oversee student worship experiences (Wednesday night and other)
Lead youth praise band and develop young musicians to use their talents in worship
Lead worship for our Family Experience worship services
Teach and preach effectively the Word of God to students
Coordinate Confirmation and spiritual development classes
Develop specialized ministries for junior high and senior high students as soon as numbers and ratios allow, as appropriate
Develop specialized ministries for boys and girls as soon as numbers and ratios allow, as appropriate
Work with Senior Pastor & Director of Family Ministries to make sure the mission and vision of the church are understood and woven into the fabric of the student ministry (alignment)
Operate student ministry within the strategy assigned by the Senior Pastor & Director of Family Ministries(currently Orange)
Evaluate effectiveness of student ministries and making adjustments as needed for maximal effectiveness
Clearly communicate any changes to student ministry with all council members
Develop effective systems: managing attendance, communicating with students and parents, planning and scheduling events, transitioning tweens into student ministry
Work closely with Children’s Ministry for maximal synergy between ministries
Schedule and plan winter break, spring break and summer activities (UMARMY, Big House or Summit, Church Camp, retreats)
Encourage student involvement, as appropriate, in the life of the greater congregation of CBGUMC
Incorporate fun fellowship activities in balance with spiritual growth opportunities
Set, manage and maintain the student ministry budget
Plan and coordinate fund raisers for student ministry in conjunction with Finance Team regulations
Recruit, train and develop student leaders and adult volunteers
Recruit and supervise youth intern(s), if utilized
Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

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