Youth Pastor

Title:                               Youth Pastor

Department:                  Student Ministry  

Status:                            Full-Time  

Report To (Job Title):  Executive Pastor

PURPOSE

The Student Pastor’s primary responsibility is to oversee the continued development and management of the Student ministry at Lifeway Church Celina, and to oversee the overall spiritual health of the Student ministry, through the recruiting and developing of small group leaders, the care and shepherding of existing small group leaders, and the continued development and improvement of the student ministry. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, highly relational leader who has a strong sense of ownership over areas of responsibility, a vision for maximizing the student and family experience, as well as a passion for discipling students and leaders through biblical community.

MINISTRY TARGET

Students and their Family

PASSION FOR

The recruiting, developing, and equipping of leaders, so that they can shepherd students through authentic biblical community.

HOURS

The Student Pastor is an FLSA exempt / salaried role. Though hours will vary, they are generally Monday - Thursday from 8am - 4pm and Sunday from 8a – 1:00pm. For Wednesdays hours will differ (10am-8:30pm) and during sports seasons hours may vary to accommodate attending student sporting events, speaking at Pep Rallies/FCA, and meeting with students. Seasons such as Easter and Christmas, or planned, large-scale events may require additional days and/or hours.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. Lifeway Church offers a semi-monthly salary, a medical stipend for the purchase of health insurance, as well as a generous amount of paid time off each year.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the execution of Lifeway Church Celina’s vision and strategic objectives as a member of the leadership team.
• Cast a compelling vision for the student ministry within Lifeway’s strategy and around the community CORE values of P.L.A.C.E.D.
• Execute the recruiting, training and development, coaching, shepherding, and appreciation of Student Ministry leaders.
• Oversee the spiritual health of the Student ministry and individual student small groups using the Biblical Community CORE values (P.L.A.C.E.D.) as the standard.
• Visit student small groups for observation, mentoring, and relationship building opportunities.
• Execute the creation/writing of the student ministry sermons, small group, and discipleship curriculum weekly (August-May).
• Develop a community experience for students that helps them grow spiritually and encourages family involvement with Lifeway.
• Develop a yearly marketing and promotion plan for Lifeway Student Ministry including internal communication to the church body, as well as external communication such as mailers, flyers in community, and social media promotion.
• Maintaining parent communication through email, social media, and newsletters to ensure families are aware of all Lifeway Student Ministry activities.
• Plan and coordinate monthly outreach for students to engage with one another.
• Engage with students in the community outside of Wednesday Night opportunities. This includes but is not limited to, school visits, pep rally and FCA appearances, attendance, speaking, and chaplain roles for Celina sports, attendance of student extra curriculars to build relationships with students and families.
• Planning and participation in community outreach opportunities such as Christmas on the Square, Big Egg Hunt, etc.
• Planning and execution of annual summer camp/mission opportunities including: lodging, transportation, fundraising, marketing promotion, and leader involvement.
• Annual planning and execution of DNOW weekend for students.
• Planning and coordination of summer activities for students, leaders, and families.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the weekly staff planning and strategy meetings.
• Participate in the execution of Sunday morning services.
• Participate in the planning and coordination of BIG days at Lifeway such as Christmas, Easter, Fall Fest, Fire Pits and Food Trucks.
• The coordination of youth specific activities at BIG days.
• Oversee the creation and management of the student ministry budget and be able to provide insight and accountability to the elders for future budgeting of the ministry.
• Oversee the creation and management of annual ministerial and personal goals, under the approval of the Executive Pastor.
• Upkeep of volunteer background checks and obtaining background checks for new volunteers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision responsibility for giving direction and guidance to volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required and seminary degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 1-5 years’ experience in vocational ministry, preferably in a student ministry capacity, and a proven track record of recruiting, developing, and coaching leaders. Related post-graduate degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth understanding in the area of student ministry and leader development.
• A passion for reaching every student with the gospel and the ability to competently communicate the gospel to students.
• Familiar with or at least a willingness to learn church database and scheduling system: Planning Center.
• Proficient working knowledge of and ability to use various office software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Mac Pages, Excel, Powerpoint and Mac Keynote, Outlook and other file sharing systems, such as OneDrive and Microsoft Teams.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively manage volunteers in areas such as: selection, development, coaching, motivation, and performance.
• Ability to receive regular constructive coaching and mentoring, and to put it to use.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to the growing needs of student ministry, as well as the growing needs of Lifeway Church Celina.
• Excellent leadership skills necessary to appropriately influence people to achieve a desired outcome. Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to have crucial conversations that shepherd and spiritually guide the Lifeway body.
• Ability to plan, manage, and report budgets proficiently.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.
• Ability to deal with complex situations or issues and make effective, timely and appropriate decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate the vision and values of Lifeway Church Celina to both Partners and first-time guests.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

 Knowledge of Job

Has knowledge of the practices, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Has knowledge of the general operations, functions, and procedures. Is able to use independent judgment in routine situations that occur. Is able to communicate effectively with others both in person and over the phone in a clear and concise manner. Has the ability to learn and apply new skills needed in order to promote efficient completion of duties. Has the ability to assist co-workers as necessary.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication in interactions with all co-workers, partners (members), and the general public.

 Dependability

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable for assigned responsibilities.

Attendance

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

 Initiative and Enthusiasm

Maintains enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job requirements. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment

Identifies problems or situations as they occur. Identifies or assists in suggesting alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures with a minimum of errors.

Cooperation

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with policy, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between staff persons and departments within the organization.

Relationship with Others

Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and organization benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among staff. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with staff, representatives from partnering organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will towards Lifeway Church and to project a good image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other staff members and persons in order to maintain good will within the organization. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within Lifeway Church. Interacts effectively with staff, partners, and the public.

Coordination of Work

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by Lifeway Church. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Guest Relations: Communicates with all guests, members, and fellow employees in a courteous and respectful manner. Displays a positive attitude in all interactions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and minimum qualifications to perform the job.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The StudentPastor will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by the executive pastor.