Title: Youth & Young Adults Ministry Director

Accountable to: Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

Ministry Mission: The youth and young adult ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ as we challenge youth and young adults to understand their unique role in the Kingdom of God by fostering opportunities for personal and spiritual growth in the areas of leadership and discipleship.

Position Purpose: To serve God’s Kingdom through this congregation by coordinating and administering dynamic Christ-centered development ministries for youth and young adults, as well as other congregational and non-congregational ministries.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Youth Leadership

1) Overall leadership and implementation of youth programs (Grades 6-12)

i) Become intentionally involved in the lives of all youth and young adults, and their parents.

ii) Plan and implement programs that include:

(1) Worship (individual, group, and congregational/Inter-generational)

(2) Discipleship (take ownership of making disciples, including decisions for Christ and baptism)

(3) Outreach Evangelism (plan activities that target unreached youth and young adults)

(4) Fellowship (help students bond to and develop authentic community)

(5) Service/Mission (instill obedience to serve and lead as a core commitment)

iii) Must have a willingness to work to understand youth culture and the world that youth are living in to equip them with the tools they need to follow Christ in the midst of that world.

iv) Recruit, equip and support adult volunteers to assist in youth ministry (in cooperation with the Christian Education Committee).

v) Recruit and schedule participation of youth in congregation-wide fellowship and/or service events to encourage intergenerational ministry.

vi) Design, direct, promote and implement activities that create safe, Christ-centered environments outside of the congregation to engage youth and friends, generating enthusiasm for commitments to follow and obey Jesus Christ.

2) Overall leadership and implementation of college & young adult programs (ages 18-30)

i) Identify and build relationships with college and young adults.

ii) Coordinate ministry to young adults through small groups and/or Sunday school.

iii) Work with ministry partners to provide ministry experiences for college students during summer and seasonal breaks.

iv) Mentor potential ministry partners from young adults to assist with ministry to children and youth.

3) Integration with the wider congregation

a) Assisting the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

i) Share with the Pastor, when called upon, in the leadership of Sunday worship and special services throughout the year.

ii) Share with the Pastor in the church’s ongoing pastoral ministry to the church’s membership, particularly as it relates to families of youth and young adults, including visiting those in hospitals and meeting with those seeking counsel.

iii) Share with the Pastor in assessing our congregation’s strength and weaknesses in how to implement intergenerational ministry most effectively.

iv) Share worship service duties, particularly when other pastors are away.

b) Partnering with Associate Pastor of Intergenerational Ministry & Christian Education

i) Provide support to family ministry and discipleship in the church.

ii) Coordinate with the Associate Pastor to engage youth & young adult ministry with family ministry.

iii) Think creatively and discern together ways to implement intergenerational ministry that can effectively reach the congregation family together.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Participate in regular staff meetings and calendar planning meetings

2) Participate in annual staff performance review

3) Participate in the CE Committee and engage with other committees when called upon

4) Be available to accept invitations to lead events or workshops in other settings or churches, as approved by the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

5) Participate in professional support groups, continuing education and training events; participation in these must be in consultation with the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

6) Secure all documents required for church sponsored events per church policies.

7) Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

REIMBURSEMENT POLICY: Follow Reimbursement Policy procedures established by the Finance Committee, including reconciliation of receipts and invoices and completion of necessary forms. Receipts and invoices must be turned into the Business Administrator by the fifteenth (15th) or each month.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A dynamic, enthusiastic, creative and inspirational teacher and leader who radiates the joy of Christ. Must be a theologian of high moral character and integrity and be a humble and sincere servant led by Christ. Must take on a shepherd’s role and set the spiritual and moral tone for our church.
Must value tradition but also have a vision for the future. The ability to set goals and work with our current staff is of great importance. Good communication and listening skills are a must.
An energetic person who relates to all people. He or she must have the ability to provide pastoral care for our congregation and lead by example.
Adept at using social media to communicate with youth, young adults and parents as well as outreach to these groups in the larger community.

Education and Experience:

College Degree preferred
Able to affirm ECO and its Essential Tenets of faith
Experience working directly with youth and youth culture