Ministry Director Neighborhood Club Glenwood Area, NC

Reports To: City Life Ministries Director

Position Summary

The City Life Director is responsible for helping lead and develop the City Life ministry by building meaningful relationships with students, facilitating small groups, developing volunteers, preparing ministry programming, and supporting the overall vision and mission of City Life.

This position requires a consistent commitment to students, volunteers, ministry preparation, professional development, and participation in key City Life activities throughout the year.

1. Student Small Group – 4 Hours Weekly

The City Life Director will lead one student small group each week .

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and write the weekly small-group lesson.
• Facilitate the small group and create an environment where students feel welcomed, heard, and supported.
• Lead biblical discussions and activities appropriate for the students' age group.
• Build intentional relationships with students.
• Follow up with students when needed.
• Communicate significant student concerns to the supervisor.

The City Life Director is required to attend a weekly one-hour meeting with the supervisor . The meeting will be used to:

• Review the previous week's activities.
• Discuss the upcoming schedule.
• Address student, volunteer, or program concerns.
• Review goals and expectations.
• Provide coaching and support.
• Discuss ministry development and leadership growth.

3. Weekly Reading & Professional Development – 2 Hours Weekly

The City Life Director will dedicate 2 hours each week to assigned ministry, leadership, or professional-development reading.

Responsibilities include:

• Complete assigned reading.
• Come prepared to discuss the material during supervision meetings.
• Apply relevant leadership and ministry principles to City Life.
• Participate in assigned training or development opportunities.

The Director will intentionally invest time in:

• Checking in with students.
• Following up with families when appropriate.
• Communicating with volunteers.
• Identifying student needs.
• Encouraging student participation and engagement.

5. Program Planning & Preparation – 4 Hours Weekly

The Director will assist with planning and preparing City Life activities and programming. Responsibilities may include:

• Planning lessons and activities.
• Preparing for clubs, events, retreats, and other ministry activities.
• Developing activity plans and materials.
• Preparing communication and promotional materials as needed.
• Supporting the overall City Life calendar.

The City Life Director will help build and strengthen the volunteer team.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining communication with volunteers.
• Helping volunteers understand their roles and expectations.
• Providing appropriate follow-up and encouragement.

7. Administrative & Communication Responsibilities – 2 Hours Weekly

The Director will complete necessary administrative responsibilities, including:

• Emails and communication.
• Attendance and student documentation.
• Required forms and documentation.
• Other administrative tasks related to City Life.

8. Flexible Ministry/Program Time – 2 Hours Weekly

• Additional program needs.
• Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Required City Life Commitments

In addition to the regular 20-hour weekly schedule, the City Life Director is required to participate in key ministry events and activities, including:

• Weekly student small group
• Weekly one-hour supervision meeting
• Weekly assigned reading – 2 hours
• Monthly Buildtime

Specific dates and schedules for Buildtime, Spring Retreat, and Summer Camp will be communicated in advance and incorporated into the ministry calendar.

The City Life Director is expected to:

• Demonstrate professionalism and dependability.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students and volunteers.
• Communicate consistently with the supervisor.
• Follow…