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Minister Of Students

Title: Minister of Students

Report to: Senior Pastor

Category: Ministerial Staff

 

ROLES

  • Develop and communicate age-appropriate events for students.
  • Communicate the overall vision, goals, and strategy of the students to the 
    community.
  • Partner with parents to help them realize God's dream for their student with the goal to produce teenagers who are authentic Disciples of Christ, reaching others for Christ with the purpose of evangelism and discipleship.
  • Attend meetings as requested.
  • Develop an annual budget for students in conjunction with Senior Pastor.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

  • Develop relationships with students during weekly experiences, small groups, and serving opportunities. 
  • Develop and motivate adults and students to become leaders.
  • Assure proper care of facilities used by the Middle & High schoolers. 


 

LEADERSHIP 

  • Maintain effective leadership for the student ministry. Provide support and assistance as required, but empower volunteers and leaders to serve as appointed.
  • Provide formal (structured) and informal (by example) leadership training for the team.
  • Provide formal and informal meetings for frequent communication, encouragement, and evaluation for the volunteers. As the coach, create a team atmosphere. 
  • Create consistency in leadership and programs by building a relational youth ministry team. 


 

ADMINISTRATIVE 

  • Provide information to parents and teens no less than one month in advance. 
  • Maintain a well-planned, carefully balanced program throughout the year coordinated with the church calendar of events.
  • Provide parents with a calendar of events spanning at least 6 months. 
  • Encourage attendance to activities and events. 


 

GOAL

To lead students in 6th-12th grade to become fully devoted followers of Christ. By teaching truth through God’s Word and being culturally relevant. 


 

EXPECTATIONS

  • Help support and fulfill the mission, vision, core values, goals and constitution of the church
  • Adhere to the OneFocusChurch.com Staff Points of Accountability. 
  • Have a Strong & growing personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  • Ability to work well with others and promote a strong team atmosphere
  • Teachable Spirit with focus on reaching families outside the church for Christ
  • Fun-loving and energetic personality 
  • Attend all church activities, worship services, and other events of church as time allows. 
  • Continue growth and development through conferences, reading, and exchange of ideas with others. 
  • A love for God and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects as such
  • A hard worker who is driven by results
  • The ability to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively, and 
    proactively 
  • A high degree of professionalism
  • Will read and assent to the OneFocusChurch.com vision and mission
  • Will be committed to tithing to OneFocusChurch.com

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Must be a born-again believer with a maturing relationship with Christ. 
  • Must show a faithful pursuit of leadership characteristics as listed in 1 Timothy 3. 
  • Must have a strong desire to serve God. 

ACCOUNTABILITY FACTORS

  • Attend weekly meeting with staff for prayer and planning
  • Attend weekly meeting with Senior Pastor for review and planning
  • Review and discuss annual job performance evaluation with Senior Pastor. 
  • Present vacation request to the Senior Pastor at least one month in advance. (It will be your responsibility to secure replacement coverage as needed.)

     

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • Ability to be flexible
  • Possibility of flexibility in schedule
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
  • Self-starting and able to work independently
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Must possess integrity, loyalty, and a positive attitude
  • Function effectively as a team member
  • Work effectively under stress and pressure