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In alignment with overall vision, mission, and strategy of the church and in collaboration with the whole program staff, the Director of Student Ministry creates, develops, and leads a family ministry program for 6th through 12th graders which is spiritually vibrant, safe, and welcoming for youth and their families to grow in faith and belonging.

Program Outcome:

Youth experience meaningful, age-appropriate faith formation that nurtures lifelong discipleship.

• Vision, develop, and lead student programs which are engaging, relational, and aligned with Wesleyan theology.
• Wednesday evening student programming
• Retreats and mission trips
• Support role to pastors and administration for confirmation program
• Summer programming
• Support community outreach and special events
• Parent education and family community-building
• Occasional worship experiences
• Create environments where students feel known, safe, and connected to caring adults.
• Select and implement curriculum which supports spiritual curiosity, prayer, Scripture engagement, and community building.

Family Relationships Outcome:

Families feel connected, supported, and equipped to practice faith at home and in the church.

• Communicate with parents in a timely, clear, and consistent fashion about programs, events, registrations, curriculum, and resources using church communication systems.
• Recruit, equip, and motivate parents to participate in volunteer leadership in the programs.
• Provide radical hospitality and quick follow-up to new families which leads to connection and belonging.
• Resource parents with practical tools, gatherings, and education that help them nurture faith in daily life.
• In conjunction with the pastors, provide supportive congregational care to families.

Leadership and Supervision Outcome:

Volunteers and staff experience strong leadership, clear expectations, and meaningful support.

• Provides vision, coaching, and accountability to the Family Ministry Assistant, ensuring their strengths in ministry are utilized fully.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and retain volunteer leaders for Student programs through a healthy leadership pipeline which reflects the church's mission and vision. Review and train leaders on The Grove's Student Safety policy.
• Provide opportunities for students to serve in the church in paid and unpaid roles.

Planning and Administration Outcome:

Programs are well-planned, organized, sustainable, and aligned with The Grove's values.

• With the whole program staff, develop an annual calendar students. Publish and utilize this calendar to execute smooth ministry.
• Integrate Student Ministry with whole-church mission, worship, outreach, and justice ministries.
• In conjunction with the Business Administrator, oversee the Student Minstry budgets and expenditures.
• Attend applicable trainings and be proactive in researching, reading, and learning about/from other successful ministry.

Pay:

$34,250.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person