Southern Region Student Ministry Director​/Pastor

Southern Region Student Ministry Director/Pastor

Job Description Full-time

Reports to:

Centralized Students Pastor Summary of Role

This role supports the Centralized Students Pastor in executing the vision for Student Ministries at Emmanuel, specifically at the Southern Region Campuses, through administrative support, oversight of student small groups, and leadership of monthly gatherings in that region. The Southern Region Students Director/Pastor will office primarily out of Emmanuel's Seymour Campus, but will require travel to the Stones Crossing Campus one, sometimes two, days a week.

• Support Impact Team members to ensure continuity and excellence in student small groups across Southern Region campuses
• Assist with ensuring that the systems and structures of Emmanuel help students take their next step in their relationship with Christ
• Assist with the management of operations of student ministry, create content, and provide resources to student leaders and parents
• Assist with the development and creation of monthly gatherings that provide students with relevant and actionable content
• Direct, organize, and oversee student small groups across Southern Region campuses
• Assist in the creation of weekly content for student small groups (based on monthly student gathering message)
• Analyze and maintain health of student ministries for Southern Region campuses (10% of overall attendance engaged in small groups)
• Assist in planning and coordination of student ministry events and attendance at all retreats, camps, student ministry gatherings, etc.
• Assist staff members with the development and implementation of church-wide strategies
• Personal and ministry development through studying and observing trends in student ministry (approved conferences, networking, etc.)
• Contribute to preparation and successful execution of student camps
• Maintain master PCO for student ministry monthly environment for Southern Region
• Impact Team
  • Recruit, lead, and equip Impact Team members to support events, monthly gatherings, and small groups, including student & adult leaders and host homes
  • Recruit and equip Impact Team members to support student camp
• Other related tasks as assigned

• College degree or equivalent relevant experience, required
• Two or more years of experience in student ministry or ministry leadership position (paid or volunteer) is strongly preferred
• Travel to our Centralized office can be expected up to 25% of the time, mileage reimbursement provided

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to learn and use Emmanuel's systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated
• Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information
• Demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity

• Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church
• Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values
• Willingness to regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events
• Agreement to abide by Emmanuel Church's Expectations of a Staff Member which include:
  • Financial support of the church with your tithe
  • Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings
  • Participate in community through small group
  • Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period of time off work each week)

• (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.)
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
• Required to read, speak, and hear.
• Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.