Student Ministry Director/Pastor

Watch a video about this position here.

Positional Expectations: The Student Ministry Director/Pastor leads and directs the Student Ministry (grades 6-12) of Arise Church Denver.

The Why: The Student Ministry Director helps students follow Jesus through the turbulence of their teenage years and beyond to produce disciples who make disciples.

* At Arise, we license people to be pastors if they meet certain criteria. We would be open to hiring a pastor-level or a director-level staff person. Both levels are open to men and women.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Champion Students & Next-Gen Investment:

1. Actively connect with new students and regular students at Arise.
2. Help with announcements, welcoming, and other service elements to promote Student Ministry and Next-Gen Investment.
3. Make yourself available to direct, answer questions, pray, and counsel people, especially students.
4. Strive to make the experience at Turbulence (our Wednesday night Student Ministry) warm and welcoming.
5. Aim to plug in current students into student ministry and help it grow.
1. Direct the Student Ministry (SM):
   1. Actively recruit, train, and sustain a volunteer team (serve team) to passionately minister to our students in fresh and creative ways.
   2. Develop a strong SM Lead Team.
   3. Teach biblically sound and culturally relevant lessons to students (or make sure outside speakers do likewise)
   4. Build up a thriving SM for 6th-12th graders, formulating distinct ministries for middle school (6-8) & high school (9-12)
   5. Help students through the baptism process.
   6. Coordinate with the KM Director to make the transition from KM to SM smooth.
2. Manage all your ministries:
   1. Oversee budgets.
   2. Implement and communicate safety protocols and procedures.
   3. Make sure necessary background checks are current for serve team members.
   4. Manage calendars in relation to the church calendar.

• Be a team player

1. Jump in to help with all-hands-on-deck events (Christmas Eve, Easter, Kids Camp, etc.).
2. Perform all other duties as assigned by the LP.
3. Expect to have regular responsibilities beyond SM and Next Gen Ministries.

The Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about people, especially students.
• Experience with student ministry.
• Experience with teaching.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Follower of Jesus:
  • Growing in love for God and His people.
  • Committed to developing a personal relationship with Jesus.
• Member of Arise Church Denver, or willingness to become one.
  • Attends regularly, participates in a community group, serves somewhere, gives generously, and maintains integrity.

Reports:

• Reports to: Lead Pastor
• Direct Reports: 
  • Student Ministry Leaders

Classifications: Director/Pastor, Exempt, Full-time Salaried

Work Week:

• Expected an average of 45 hours per week:
  1. Office is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
  2. Monday mornings are staff meetings (some on Tuesdays as well).
  3. Wednesdays will be a later schedule - student ministry is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  4. Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  5. Other hours Friday nights, occasional Saturdays, and church-wide events.
  6. Set your schedule with your supervisor.
• Attend weekly Tactical Meetings and Daily Check-ins.
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your supervisor and annual reviews.
• Some hours can be worked remotely.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to apply@arisedenver.com

Once again, check out the video and find more information here: https://arisedenver.com/jobs