Director Of Student Ministries

Director of Student Ministries

Job Description and Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Director of Student Ministries shall have the responsibility of developing and leading an effective ministry to students - primarily Jr. High and Sr.

High age students. He shall give oversight and direction to the overall ministry. He must have the ability to plan, implement, and maintain an orderly process for tracking the status of students, visitors and new members and follow up with them as required.

He must have good relational skills and demonstrate a personal interest in youth and students. He must have leadership qualities and the ability to build and train leadership teams dedicated to the ministry goals of First Presbyterian Church. He must be able to work harmoniously and effectively as part of the staff team.

He should also possess effective teaching abilities and gifts. He should have the desire to be personally involved in the discipleship of our youth including but not limited to contacts at school, sporting events, small groups and other ministry opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and participate in the Jr. High and Sr.
  
  High ministry seeking to develop their Sunday school, youth fellowship meetings, Bible study programs, and retreats to develop students as disciples of Christ.

• Work alongside the Children and Youth Ministry Committee to recruit adults to serve in the student ministry, including Sunday school teachers for the youth classes, sponsors for youth activities, and small group Bible and discipleship leaders.

• Develop a leadership team of our youth who will be examples to others in personal holiness, prayer, evangelism, and discipleship. Students should be encouraged to volunteer in either the children and/or youth ministries.

• Work with the Children and Youth Committee in recruiting and supervising any youth staff, interns, or Fellows to assist in carrying out the ministry.

• Choose and develop the curriculum materials used in every area of the student ministry. Evaluate and recommend physical changes needed in the classrooms and activity rooms and their furnishings.

• Be responsible for visitation and counseling of the youth as needed or requested. Visitation should include weekly visits in the various schools and attendance at as many sports and school activities as possible.

• Develop a close working relationship with the parents of the youth, including communicating with parents individually and as a group on a regular basis. Recommendations should be made to the Ministry Coordinator concerning conferences, courses, and classes on Family and Parenting that are needed with the church.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATION - to give counsel and advice in the administrative structure of the church by attending and participating in the Session meetings and the Sessional committees of the Church when requested.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Works under the supervision of the Executive Pastor

Relationship to Session

Ex-officio member of Sessional committees to include Children and Youth Committee.

Salary: Undisclosed

Requirements

Please see Job Description

How to Apply

First Presbyterian Church is a Welcoming Church Community in Downtown Macon Committed to Knowing Christ and Making Him Known.

We were established in 1826. How does a church survive for nearly 200 years? By keeping the main thing the main thing.

At our core, we value above all things the right worship of God, the faithful preaching of His Word, the true teaching of His children, and the kingdom mission we have to make disciples in a community of all ages and peoples to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our church may have some age on her, but she is not OLD. We are a downtown church, and we are filled each week with children of all ages, a vibrant youth ministry, and dynamic and serving adults who love each other and grow together.

Primary Contact: Justin Leslein

Email: jleslein@fpcmacon.org

Phone: 4787378066

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