Student & Young Adult Ministry Pastor/Director - Elyria

Church of the Open Door
Elyria, Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2024
Categories: College/Young Adult Pastor - Single Adult Pastor - Young Adult Pastor - Youth Pastor
Denominations:
Church Size: 1001 to 1500
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

Job Overview:

The Student & Young Adult Ministry Pastor/Director provides leadership for all middle and high school student-related ministry activities, events, and relationships at the Elyria Campus. This person also oversees and supports all Young Adult ministry across all Open Door campuses.

Compensation:                  This is a full-time salary position with benefits.

Work Schedule:                 40-45hrs/week. Sunday-Thursday

Reports to:                         Elyria Campus Pastor


Core Responsibilities:

  • Set an example for students by being devoted to Christ (cf. 1 Tim 4:12-13).
  • Disciple students and young adults to follow Jesus, learn from Jesus, and become like Jesus.
  • Shepherd students by leading and nurturing them. Follow up with new and inactive students. Pray for and meet with students and young adults regularly.
  • Engage, encourage, and equip student leaders and adult volunteers with the view to developing a Student Ministry Team.
  • Coordinate all student ministry programs and events on weekends and during the week (currently Sunday & Wednesday) in Elyria. Teach the Word often and make God’s Word the foundation of programming.
  • Conduct ministry and programming with the view of equipping parents or guardians to be the spiritual leaders of their families.
  • Increase communication with students and parents about upcoming events and ministry opportunities.
  • Help to plan, promote, and execute church-wide Student Ministry events (i.e. Winter Retreat, Mission Trips, etc.).
  • Develop and implement a strategy to better reach Young Adults. Engage and encourage leaders across campuses, providing quarterly programming to bring people together.
  • Advance partnership opportunities with local schools, including Elyria City Schools and Open Door Christian Schools. Be visible at student events on school campuses. Partner with local colleges (Oberlin College, LCCC, etc.).
  • Assist with Open Door Students (Axios) social media presence.
  • Manage the student ministry budget and annual goals in Elyria.
  • Champion and promote Student & Young Adult ministry at the Elyria Campus.
  • Enforce security protocols to ensure the safety of students during hours of activities – including, but not limited to, proper volunteer requirements (background checks, etc.). Track attendance and engagement for review.


Competencies:

- Passion for the next generation

- Develop & empower volunteers

- Teachable

- Self-starter

- Team player

- Positive and optimistic attitude

- Gifted communicator/Teacher

- Relational

- Good listener

- Organized and detail oriented

Qualifications:

  • A mature, growing believer with a clear understanding of the Gospel, along with the ability to clearly communicate it.
  • Passionate about student ministry and engaging students and young adults to grow as disciples of Jesus.
  • Committed to spiritual integrity and professional excellence.
  • A leader who naturally attracts others to serve with him/her.
  • Experience in Student Ministry (on staff or as a volunteer) required.
  • Formal theological training (preferred). Passionate about God’s Word (required).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Expectations:

  • Live committed the mission of “Leading people in the adventure of becoming like Christ” by personally living a life of evangelism (5Bs) and discipleship (6Ds). (https://www.opendoor.tv/about-us/our-mission/)
  • Live committed to our description of Christlikeness as described in the six Core Christlike Characteristics and summarized by Loving God, Loving People and Living Surrendered.
  • Abide by the Open Door Staff Handbook including staff team values and champion our vision, doctrine, mission, and values.
  • Participate in all scheduled staff meetings and staff development times.
  • Meet with the Executive Pastor, Elyria Campus Pastor, and other staff in student ministry for department planning and evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor, Lead Pastor, and/or Elyria Campus Pastor.
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About Church of the Open Door

In 1949, a group of Christians from Elyria gathered in the home of William Porter to discuss a new church that would be open to all people. This led to the formulation of the Church of the Open Door officially in 1950. Later that year, the church called its first pastor, an evangelistic preacher who helped the church grow rapidly. They met in the Grange Hall and then the old Kawasaki building in Elyria, before building their first building in 1968. In 1971, the church called its second pastor who continued to help the church grow, starting a Christian school in 1976, which grew to become Open Door Christian School, a fully accredited K-12 school. In 1989, the church called their third pastor who served from 1989-2002 and helped the church transition to a grace-based model. In 2003, the church called its fourth and current lead pastor (Jim Mindling) who led the church in establishing its mission of “Leading People in the Adventure of becoming Like Christ”, began to engage in community service projects and has launched 4 additional satellite campuses, three in North East Ohio, and one in the Dominican Republic. The church has always been known for its love for people, its emphasis on Biblical preaching, passionate worship, and warm fellowship.

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