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Director of Student Ministries
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Dutilh Church
Cranberry Township, PA (In Person)
$52,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Dutilh Church is a vibrant Methodist congregation of 500 worshipers located in a growing suburban community north of Pittsburgh. We exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ who love God, love others, and love to serve. Our Dutilh Student Ministry (DSM) currently serves about 50 middle and high school students and plays a central role in our mission to invest in the next generation. We are seeking a Director of Student Ministries who will cultivate a Christ‑centered environment where students are known, loved, and equipped to follow Jesus. This leader will partner with parents, volunteers, and staff to help students develop a resilient, lifelong faith.
Key Responsibilities:
Spiritual Leadership- Teach Scripture with clarity, depth, and relevance.
- Disciple students through prayer, worship, and Christian practices.
- Build authentic relationships with students and foster mentoring connections.
- Create a culture of emotional safety, where every student belongs.
- Partner with parents and model spiritual maturity. Ministry Leadership
- Lead weekly DSM gatherings on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Develop Sunday small groups as a complementary discipleship environment.
- Recruit, train, and empower a team of adult volunteers.
- Plan and lead mission trips, camp experiences, and local service opportunities.
- Integrate DSM into the broader ministries of Dutilh Church. Administration
- Manage schedules, communication, planning, budgeting, and systems.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with students, parents, and volunteers.
- Collaborate with staff to support shared vision and ministry direction.
Personal Characteristics:
Character Spiritual maturity Authenticity Integrity Emotional intelligence Competencies Teaching Administration & organization People skills Communication Leadership Chemistry Collaboration Adaptability Alignment with Dutilh's mission and relational cultureIdeal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ who naturally connects with students and earns the trust of parents, volunteers, and church leaders. They are biblically literate and theologically articulate, able to teach with clarity and depth. They bring a warm, authentic presence marked by integrity and emotional intelligence. They are a disciple‑maker at heart - someone who invests relationally, fosters mentoring connections, and creates environments of emotional safety and belonging. They build and empower volunteer teams, communicate clearly with parents, and organize ministry systems with excellence. Energetic and creative without being entertainment‑driven, this leader is passionate about helping teenagers develop a resilient, lifelong faith and is eager to integrate DSM into the broader mission of Dutilh Church.Qualifications:
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Agreement with Dutilh's doctrinal beliefs and Wesleyan theological tradition
- Degree in a ministry‑related field or equivalent ministry experience
- Ability to lead teams, teach Scripture, and build healthy ministry systems
- Must be able to pass required criminal background and child safety checks
- Proven ability to build relationships with students, parents, and volunteers.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and priorities at one time.
- Ability and willingness to work Sundays and other designated times during the week.