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Director of Youth Ministry

Ministrylist, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116

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Ministry Director,Youth Director Description:

The

Director of Youth Ministry

at City Presbyterian Church is a full-time member of the church staff, responsible primarily for the Youth Ministry of our church, but also carries some operational responsibilities. Consisting of a range of pastoral, teaching, leadership, and administrative roles, this is an excellent position for someone pursuing ordained ministry. Qualifications:

A successful Director of Youth Ministry is characterized by the following: Has an abiding love for Christ, and an enduring love for Christ’s Church despite her flaws. Is aligned with the vision, values, and theology of City Pres. Possesses a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred). Has demonstrated experience in motivating, leading, and caring for teams of volunteers, including to minister to youth. Can build a youth ministry culture that welcomes kids from a diversity of schools. Has operational experience as well as demonstrated skill in working with vendors. Responsibilities: Youth Ministry

(70% of the job) Student/Youth Engagement

Wednesday Night Large Group – weekly planning, teaching, set-up. Sunday Morning – facilitate weekly group check-ins with youth. Weekly parent/student communications. Weekly 1:1 & small group discipleship meetings. Coordinate monthly youth-service days with Restore OKC. Develop/create/vet teaching curriculum & speakers. Develop, recommend, and maintain ministry budget.

Special Events

Plan and execute special youth events (e.g. weekend Winter Retreat, week-long summer camps, Six Flags trip, etc.). Plan and execute semi-annual fundraisers (e.g. service auction, trivia night). Attend weeklong Youth Leadership Training conference (yearly).

Family Engagement

Prayer for students & families. Check-in with new/old families of students. Attend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.

Leadership Development

Recruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings. Coordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings.

Responsibilities: Operations

(15% of the job) Facilities

Oversee maintenance staff and their work of caretaking the facilities. Oversee the volunteer Building Team

Lead and support their ministry of building improvements and maintenance, including the coordination of church-wide workdays. Recruit, coordinate, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team.

Interface with building-related vendors (e.g. janitorial company, utility companies, waste disposal services, contractors, etc.).

Sunday logistics

Oversee the volunteer Hospitality Team.

Lead and support their Sunday ministry of: setup and cleanup, welcome, procurement, mercy, and emergency response. Recruit, train, coach, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team.

Oversee other logistics related to Sunday worship (e.g. communion preparation, offering collection, seasonal decorations, etc.).

Responsibilities: Additional Opportunities

(15% of the job) Preach up to four times a year, as well as other speaking/teaching engagements. Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor. Attend staff meetings monthly. Attend session meetings occasionally. Other relevant duties as assigned. Commitment Hours: 40 a week (on average). Projected start: as early as June 2025. Good faith commitment: at least 2 years. Church membership: is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres. Sal ary: commensurate with qualifications. Vacation: up to four weeks of vacation each year. Tuiti on assistance for ministry training: available, please inquire. Note:

We currently have multiple positions open, so in your letter please specify the position to which you are applying.

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