Student Ministry Director: Discipleship & Leadership

ABOUT SARDINIA CHURCH OF CHRIST

• SCC is an intergenerational church in rural Ohio, east of Cincinnati, with a rich history that reaches back 114 years.
• The vision of SCC is to share Christ and connect the world to His Church, one person at a time.
• The mission of SCC is to minister to others and make Biblical disciples of Jesus through relationship.

JOB SUMMARY:

To further the vision and mission of the church by overseeing and developing programs, strategies and opportunities for students (6-12 Grade) to grow as disciples of Jesus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND GIFTS:

• Strong teaching and communication giftings and skills.
• Passion to share Jesus with students in a practical and relevant way.
• Must possess written and verbal skills.
• Must display a willingness and ability to utilize technology and social media within the ministry.
• Should possess the ability to work with a wide variety of people, including building bridges between all generations and closing generational gaps.
• Be a motivated and successful recruiter and manager of volunteers.
• Physical Demands:
  • Activities with teens including games of a physical nature, etc.
  • Lifting, pulling, bending, carrying, and pushing as needed to set up activities and events.
  • Operation of church vehicles.

EXPECTATION AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in pastoral responsibilities, including but not limited to teaching, preaching, performing weddings and funerals, assisting in worship services, communion, baptisms, and hospital visits.
• Lead, preach, teach, cast vision, direct, and oversee all aspects of SCC’s Student Ministry.
• Assist in establishing goals and strategies that support SCC’s vision and mission.
• Provide visionary and organizational leadership to SCC’s Student Ministry.
• Recruit, train, equip, schedule and oversee all volunteers for the ministry.
• Develop and manage the Student Ministry budget.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, monthly board meetings, etc.
• Participate in leadership development opportunities and programs including retreats, conferences, etc.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and communicate vision for Student Ministry in conjunction with the overall church vision and mission.
• Develop and employ strategies for discipleship for students, including evangelism efforts, small groups, service opportunities, and community engagement.
• Be the primary communicator for Biblical teaching within the Student Ministry.
• Build relationships with parents to partner with them in discipling their students.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Oversee and execute special events for Student Ministry.
• Collaborate with Children’s Ministry to develop transition in Student Ministry.

PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION:

• Success in the position will be measured according to the criteria determined by the Elders and Senior Minister.
• A formal performance evaluation will be conducted annually by the Senior Minister and at least 1 (one) elder.
• Quarterly progress evaluation meetings will also be held with the Senior Minister.
• Performance will be evaluated in relevant areas including but not limited to: completion of ministry goals, communication, team work, leadership, creativity, initiative, and potential for growth.

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Hours:

Average of 40 hours per week except for heavy ministry seasons.

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