Director Of Youth Ministry

General Purpose of Position:

To assist in the parental and church commission to build young disciples for Christ by developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to youth ministry at Rockford Springs Community Church.

Organizational Relationship and Supervision:

The Director of Youth Ministries (DYM) reports to the Pastor for spiritual and ministry guidance. The Pastor, in cooperation with the Session, will provide a quarterly evaluation of the DYM's performance.

The Primary Goals:

The primary goals of the DYM are:

• Shepherding the youth of RSCC
• Giving oversight to all youth activities.

Responsibilities:

• Help plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of relationship building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach.

• Be available to youth in a variety of ways to help develop healthy relationships. (i.e. lunch at school, attendance at extracurricular activities, visitation, times of crisis, etc.)

• Recruit and train volunteers who work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry and ensure adequate volunteer support and adult to youth ratios.

• Foster open communication with parents.

• Be aware of and make use of resources for developing the youth ministry and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities.

• Coordinate the Sunday school curriculum and assist in recruiting teachers.

• Teach classes.

• Be an advocate for youth and educate the congregation about the hopes, concerns and needs of youth in the local church and community.

• Work in partnership with the Evangelism Committee to effectively reach youth in the community and develop a strategic youth ministry outreach plan.

• Keep records of youth participation.

• Communicate in a timely manner and as effectively as possible using all available resources (email, website, bulletin, newsletter, bulletin board, etc.). Ensure communication with church staff and leadership, parents, and the congregation as a whole.

• Ensure that the Child Protection Policy is observed in all youth ministry settings.

• Prepare an annual budget for needs of the youth division for recommendation to the trustees; administer the approved budget according to policy.

Hours and Compensation:

$20 per hour and 20-hours per week.

Salary: Hourly

Requirements

Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• A male with a personal, maturing relationship with the Lord.

• Agree with the Biblical and reformed doctrine of Rockford Springs Community Church and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

• A love for youth. Has a genuine holistic concern for youth including their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being;

• Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement a youth ministry.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.

• Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.

• Must show a faithful pursuit of leadership characteristics as listed in 1Tim.3.

• Must be in good physical and mental health.

• A active participant in the worship and life of Rockford Springs Community Church.

• Pass a criminal background check.

How to Apply

Primary Contact: Kyle Sanford

Email: PastorKyle@RockfordSprings.org

Phone: 616-696-3656

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