Job Description – Director of Student Ministries
“Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships.”
Synopsis
Whyte Ridge Baptist Church is seeking a full time Director of Student Ministries who has a heart for discipleship among youth and young adults. This person should desire to work in a team ministry and be both relationally and administratively competent. Interested individuals can submit their resume to the church office (201 Scurfield Blvd., Winnipeg, MB) or via e-mail.
Key Focus
- Sr. High & Young Adults
- Secondary Focus: Middle School
Reporting
- Day to day operational – Senior Pastor
- Periodic Reporting – Board of Church Governance and Membership
Summary of Qualifications
- Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, modelling faith in daily lifestyle.
- Christ-like character evidenced in life and conduct.
- Compliance with statement of faith, core values and vision of WRBC. (see attached).
- Love for Middle School, Sr. High and Young Adults, with the desire to see them come to mature faith.
- Student of Scripture with a capacity to teach God’s Word.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a ministry team.
- Capacity to lead, be innovative and use organizational skills.
- Relational maturity; personable communication style.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, support and care to all aspects of Youth (middle school, high school) and Young Adult Ministry.
- Study, teach and minister God’s Word faithfully to youth and young adults.
- Recruit and build a Youth Ministry Executive.
Co-lead monthly Youth Executive Meetings.
Recruit and disciple Adult leaders/sponsors/drivers.
Oversee the development of ministry with young adults.
Develop a discipleship plan for Student Ministries
Prepare annual budgets for Student Ministry needs.
- Provide opportunities for the youth to grow in:
spiritual disciplines.
spiritual gifts/talents.
acts of service and evangelism.
Christ centred relationships.
- Teach or be responsible for classes/seminars taught in the Youth Ministry.
- Provide spiritual care to youth and maintain communication with their parents.
- Plan and schedule regular youth events in coordination with Youth Executive.
- Be responsible for all communication to our church administration for Sr. High school related activities (e.g. bulletin, WRBC news, website, etc.) making sure it’s up-to-date.
- Follow-up with new Sr. High students and young adults to WRBC.
- Promote church-wide events with our Sr. High / Young Adults.
- Ensure that all aspects of Student Ministries follow our Plan to Protect Policy.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and additional Training / Conferences as requested by Lead Pastor.
Priorities in Ministry
1. Relational Investment & Student Ministry Preparation (60 %)
- Oversee and provide administrative support for all student related ministries at WRBC, with primary focus on Sr. High and Young Adults.
- Oversee the youth ministry (middle school, high school and young adult), with the assistance of part-time or volunteer staff from within our church.
- Invest in relationships with youth and young adults.
- Participate in planning church-wide, cross generational activities.
- Network with families who have youth-aged children.
2. General Staff Items (10 %)
- Involvement in weekly staff meetings.
- General ministry support as required.
3. Administration and Planning (10 %)
- Assist in the administration of church-wide ministries and programs. (Example: Summer Carnival, Seminars, Special events)
4. Equipping of Students and Student Workers (20 %)
- Invest time with those having the capacity to help lead and mentor others.
Salary/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Health and Dental Plan is made available as well as a generous Professional Development allowance. If you have any questions please contact the church office by e-mail.
Application Deadline: April 10, 2015
