Pastor of Middle School Ministry

Grace Covenant Church

Position Description

Title:                 Pastor, Middle School Ministry

Reports to:       Pastor of Family Ministry - Cornelius Campus

General Description

The Middle School Pastor is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of middle school students (grades 6 through 8). This person will be responsible for ministry planning, program/curriculum selection and development, volunteer recruitment, training and communication, parent communication and partnership, child safety and security, special event planning and community outreach. 

A successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Spirit-filled, Spirit-led
• Leader and Team player
• Passion for reaching the lost and mentoring those that he/she leads
• Solid work ethic
• Communicator
• Strategic thinker
• High capacity for multi-tasking
• Humility in serving others
• Desire to see others exercise their ministry gifts
• Commitment to grow and learn
• Passion to see students become connected in healthy community

Essential Functions

1. Plan and execute biblically accurate, culturally relevant, and high energy services for middle school students.
2. Lead teams in executing middle school student ministry, including Sunday and Wednesday evening services and routine special events.
3. Provide training, leadership and supervisory oversight to middle school ministry team members and ministry assistant
4. Develop and disciple a group of student leaders.
5. Collaborate with other family ministries to develop and implement a coordinated plan for long-term spiritual growth and discipleship of children of all ages.
6. Collaborate with other family ministries to develop and implement equipping resources for parents.
7. Consult with families concerning parent-student relational issues, as needed.
8. Adequately staff each service throughout the week with trained and qualified volunteer leaders according to the Grace Covenant Children’s Ministry Guidelines. This includes all Sunday am services, Monday Night, Wednesday Nights and any extra services that may be scheduled.
9. Program the church’s annual camp for middle school students including music selection, development of messages/teaching, and utilization of games and other artistic elements in the inspiration of middle school students in learning about God.
10. Responsible the preparation of an annual budget for middle school student ministries and manage spending to budget.
11. Function as a member of the church’s pastor on call rotation

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree or relevant practical experience required.  Biblical and/or theological degree/discipline preferred. 

Experience: At least 2-5 years directing, and leading others required.  Church staff participation and/or leading or developing students ministry preferred.  Multi-site church experience a plus.

Skills:         Excellent relational skills required.  Good overall health and physical mobility required.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  Must be proficient in using a smartphone. Knowledge of church database systems is also preferred. Experience in working with a church database and presenter program a plus.

Faith/Support:  Requirements include saving faith in Jesus Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit and commitment to the Grace Covenant Church mission, vision and essentials of faith.