Director of Student Ministries

Covenant United Methodist Church,
Greer, SC

Classification: Full-time

The Director of Student Ministries (6 th
-12 th grades) plays a key role in the development and execution of Covenant UMC’s vision for reaching our students and their families with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The position will lead, shepherd, and teach our middle & high school students.

• Oversee all student ministry (6 th
  -12 th grades) Sunday nights, small groups, worship, and Sunday school classes while recruiting, training and leading new leaders for middle & high school ministries.
• Maintain a relational-driven ministry with students and their families while following Safe Sanctuary policies for volunteers.
• Maintain a comprehensive youth ministry program while equipping students to take their faith beyond the walls of Covenant.
• Plan and lead mission(s) during the summer.
• Lead and develop confirmation class that is thoroughly Wesleyan in its belief and practices.
• Plan retreats and missions, place volunteers, recruit new volunteers, and lead volunteer meetings in conjunction with the Youth Ministry Team composed of youth and adults.
• Maintain social media accounts and the websites as well as other forms of communication.
• Responsible for formulating and maintaining annual budget throughout the year.
• Staff liaison for our Sports Ministry; our Trail Life USA Troop; local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter; and local middle & high schools.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Emphasis on leadership and relationship building skills.
• Be a creative, dependable, and energetic self-starter who sees middle & high school ministry as a calling from God.
• Be strong in organization, delegation, and planning skills for ministries and programs.
• A teachable, coachable spirit with a desire to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
• Model a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ and perform all other duties as assigned by the pastoral and leadership team.

The Director of Student Ministries position is employed by the Staff Parish Relations Committee and shall work under the supervision of the Executive Pastor.

This position requires a strong spiritual background and commitment to the church and to the ministry of the church. A minimum of 2 years of experience building and growing a youth ministry. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry or related field is preferred. The candidate must have a proven track record of effective leadership, judgment, and character that is above reproach.