Director of Children & Youth Ministry Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Director of Children & Youth Ministry Priest Lake Community Baptist Church Antioch, TN Job Details Part-time $25 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Event planning experience (3-5 years) Community engagement Hospice Collaboration Event planning Social work Mid-level High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Fundraising Mentoring Theology Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description Overview The Youth Director plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and engaging environment for young individuals within our community. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that promote personal growth, spiritual development, and community involvement among youth. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for mentoring young people, while also being able to effectively communicate and educate them on various topics relevant to their lives.

RESONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Spiritual Leadership:

Provide spiritual leadership and guidance to children and youth within the congregation. Preach and teach biblical messages relevant to the needs and challenges of college-age and young adults. Encourage the youth and help them in the development of a personal relationship with God. Support and participate in church worship services. Expand and enrich the program by creating appropriate services and programs, on-campus Bible studies, sharing groups, and fellowship events. Provide a metric-based system of support and guidance for the students as they mature in their faith. Represent the church by serving on appropriate committees of the denomination and organizations in the community. Curates’ appropriate social media content and actively communicates with teams, participants, and members.

Discipleship and Education:

Mentor and disciple, the teens individually or in small groups. Equip them with the knowledge and tools to apply their faith in daily life.

Community Engagement:

Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where local youth (member and guests) can connect with one another. Organize and promote social events, outings, and community service activities. Foster a sense of belonging and community within the church. Develop service and mission projects for youth to grow in service to the Lord! Communicate program plans with parents through regular mailings and/or parent groups. Attend local Student functions at High School and home school events while developing relationships within the education community.

Outreach and Evangelism:

Develop strategies for discipling youth within the local community who may not be affiliated with the church. Engage in evangelistic efforts to share the Christian faith with non-believing youth. Plan and coordinate camps, conferences, retreats, and trips

Collaboration and Leadership:

Collaborate with other church leaders, such as the Senior Pastor, Pastor of College Ministry, and worship leaders, to ensure a comprehensive approach to ministry. Preserve the culture of the program by encouraging teamwork and mutual support, providing leadership and nurture to members who work in the department. Attend staff meetings and retreats and participate in the church’s overall vision and mission. Recruit, train and equip key people to work as children and youth advisors. Meet regularly with lay leadership for team building and planning purposes.

Administrative Duties:

Manage the budget and resources allocated to the Youth Ministry (Teens) Establish goals and objectives by prioritizing related programs, managing the use of facilities, planning an appropriate budget, delegating tasks, and evaluating progress regularly. Maintain records of attendance, membership, and program participation. Utilizes church systems and databases for metrics, registrations, attendance, and student information. Serves as a liaison between the Bishop and the High School students of the church. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience Background in youth ministry, social work or hospice care is preferred but not required. Proven leadership experience in mentoring or directing youth programs. Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and inspire young individuals. Experience in event planning and fundraising initiatives is highly desirable. Familiarity with Christian counseling principles is a plus. This position requires an individual who is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people through guidance, support, and active engagement within the community.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$25.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Schedule:

Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you a believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? Ability to

Commute:

Antioch, TN 37013 (Required)

Work Location:

In person