Director of Student Ministries (Youth Ministry/Youth Pastor)

Christ Community Church
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2024
Categories: Youth Pastor
Denominations: Non-Denominational
Church Size: 751 to 1000
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

Christ Community Church is looking to hire a Director of Student Ministries for full-time ministry.

Job Description
The Director of Student Ministries is a full-time position at Christ Community Church. The primary role of the Director of Student Ministries is to oversee planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive student ministry for grades 6-12, with the ultimate goal of leading middle and high school students to be fully devoted followers of Christ. This position reports to the Executive Director of Next Gen. This position also works closely with the Student Ministries Associate.

Objectives

  • Facilitate students’ active participation in the Body of Christ
  • Engage familles in the life and discipleship of their students
  • Lead students in their pursuit of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Guide, teach, and disciple students as they grow in their faith, equipping them to share the Gospel in their spheres of influence
  • Build community among students, fostering a relational, inspirational, and invitational culture

Duties

  • Spiritual Leadership/Discipleship
    Provide spiritual guidance and mentorship to middle and high school students, walking with them as they grow in their relationship with God and navigate life’s challenges from a biblical perspective
  • Group Leadership
    Lead and oversee regular youth group meetings. Promote a relational and inspirational environment in which students are challenged to respond to God’s call to serve in their communities. Grow the student ministry by fostering an invitational culture and by pursuing students outside weekly ministry events
  • Event Planning and Coordination
    Work with the Student Ministries Associate to organize and facilitate weekly programming as well as various youth events, retreats, missions trips, and special activities
  • Teaching
    Plan curriculum, prepare and deliver engaging and relevant teachings and lessons that effectively communicate biblical truths to students in a relatable and understandable manner 
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
    Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers who will assist in student ministry activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for young people
  • Relationship Building
    Build positive and meaningful relationships with students, their families, and the church community, fostering a sense of belonging, trust and support

    Build personal connections with students by engaging in conversations, written communication, support of the students at activities outside of CCC, and planning occasional social events

    Develop relationships with the parents of students involved in the student ministry, learning about their families, fielding concerns, and helping facilitate student involvement in church ministries
  • Administrative Tasks
    Handle administrative duties related to student ministry, such as budget management, communication with parents and coordination with other church staff members. Attend and participate in staff meetings
  • Collaborate with and participate in church-wide activities, including but not limited to services, special events, holiday gatherings, etc.

  • Maintain regular communication with supervisor (Executive Director of Next Gen)


Key Skills and Abilities

  • Spiritual maturity, one who is actively pursuing a growing relationship with Jesus
  • Ability to cast and execute vision, stay abreast of new resources and shifts in youth ministry, in line with CCC mission & vision
  • Team player with leadership skills who balances working collaboratively while also taking initiative
  • Passion and competency in teaching biblical truth, with a willingness to seek further education and skills as necessary and/or appropriate
  • Relatability
  • High sense of self-awareness
  • Counseling skills
  • Integrity
  • Teachable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills, and proficiency with social media
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Qualifications

        • A bachelor’s degree or above in theology, biblical studies, youth ministry, or a related field from an accredited institution
        • An authentic, personal, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by habits of spiritual discipline and obedience to a Christ-centered understanding of Scripture
        • Fully aligned with CCC’s Statement of Faith, mission, vision, and values

Benefits / Schedule

      • Full-time, Sunday-Thursday work week

Multiple evenings a week will be expected on a seasonal basis [Current schedule: middle school (stylized “Impact”) meets Tuesday evening, high school (stylized “Summit”) meets Sunday evening]

      • On-site with option of one work-from-home day per week (as agreed upon with Exec. Dir. of Next Gen)
      • Competitive salary plus benefits, exempt
      • 2 weeks paid vacation (with future scale)
      • Continuing education opportunities such as conferences, seminars, and potential for tuition reimbursement

Applications may be submitted to jobs@visitccc.com.  Please include the following as your application:

  • A cover letter expressing your interest in the position and outlining your qualifications.

  • Your current resume, detailing your education, experience, other jobs, and accomplishments.

  • A statement of faith, describing your personal faith journey and theological beliefs.

About Christ Community Church

We are a body of believers who gather for worship, teaching, fellowship, and prayer, engage our community to share God's love, and serve others both locally and globally. Our vision is to love our community and invite everyone to experience Jesus together. For more about Christ Community Church, check out our website at https://www.visitccc.com/about.

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