Youth Director​/Pastor at Providence CRC – Holland, MI Providence Christian Reformed

Director of Student Ministries General Purpose

Provides spiritual and structural leadership to middle and high school students at Providence Church and a connecting point for young adults post high school. Equips volunteers and staff to be able to empower students to Boldly Share Jesus’ Love and Hope.

• Develop, communicate, and own a vision for the Student Ministries that produces passion in students to follow Christ and to live out their calling.
• Lives out the mission and values of Providence.
• Recruit, develop, and oversee volunteers and staff to facilitate the vision of the student ministries programs.
• Create, manage, and compile student ministries budget.
• Other ministry and leadership tasks as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

• Fosters an environment and rhythm of life that engages students and their peers.
• Intentional presence on the campuses of local middle and high schools.
• Facilitate discipleship and fellowship opportunities and oversee the transition of graduating high school students/young adults.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for approved and scheduled site visits with youth in a variety of ways. (i.e. attendance at extracurricular activities, time of crisis, lunch with students, etc.)
• Communicate with church leadership, staff, parents, and congregation in a timely manner utilizing available resources (email, website, app, newsletter, bulletin boards, etc.)
• Discipleship (UP)

• Develop annual rhythms and spaces (1 on 1, small group, large group, Bible study, etc.) that foster an authentic faith in Jesus Christ for student ministries.
• Identifies important faith-forming milestones and leads students toward a growing and passionate faith walk in a Reformed tradition.
• Creates opportunities for families to grow spiritually together in collaboration with the Director of Children’s Ministry.
• Pursue and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities within youth ministry practices.
• Develop and execute a Profession of Faith Program in collaboration with the lead pastor. Review annually.
• Family Life (IN)

• Partners and supports parents in the growth and spiritual development of students.
• Effectively collaborates with other Providence staff in planning, developing, and implementing all aspects of a balanced and engaging youth ministry in the life of the Providence family.
• Preach and teach biblically sound sermons and Bible studies in collaboration with the leadership team and lead pastor.
• Missional (OUT)

• Provide students with opportunities to engage in local and global missions.
• Assist students in identifying their unique calling and approach toward missions and provide opportunities to intentionally live it out.
• Values collaboration and seeks to partner with local and global ministry opportunities to bring Kingdom impact.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience (preferred) in student ministry related leadership; this includes developing, organizing, and effectively managing youth programs.
• Educated in and teaches from a Reformed theological perspective.
• Ability and willingness to preach quarterly is preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships with youth (middle school and high school).
• Builds constructive and effective relationships and can diffuse even high‑tension situations comfortably. This includes coaching, discipling, and personally connecting.
• The ideal candidate has a passion for intergenerational relationships and enfolding youth and children into the life of the church.
• Experience exhibiting a personal and growing relationship with God.
• Experience coordinating activities and compiling and/or disseminating information related to youth programs/events, civic activities, meeting/travel arrangements, etc.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively under shifting conditions, competing priorities and challenging situations.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation.
• Proven ability to equip volunteers to be involved in…