Director of Student Ministries

For more information and to appoly for this job, visit https://sharethelife.org/jobs/ . Role The youth pastor is our champion of student ministries! Leading as an important member of a greater ministry team including both volunteers and church staff, the youth pastor's work is united with the shared mission and vision of the whole church. As with all Director-level positions at LifePointe, it is expected that the youth pastor s efforts will work to move students through the steps of our Disciple-Making Pathway ( see PDF ) to grow more like Jesus, and be carried out in alignment with the equipping model of ministry found in Ephesians 4:11-16 by training, equipping, and releasing leaders in the work of ministry. Student Ministries at LifePointe Consisting of families with Middle School and High School students, LifePointe Student Ministries exists to engage youth in the unexpected joy of a life more and more dependent on Jesus. This focus, in close alignment with the mission and vision of the entire church, will enable the work of God to thrive in the families of our students, youth ministry volunteers, and throughout the church and broader community of Northern Colorado. The gospel of Jesus Christ will accomplish this! Essential Duties Gospel-driven discipleship of students in both large group and small group opportunities that are safe, inviting, and fun for both current and new students, regardless of church background Volunteer team development including recruitment, training and shepherding Partner with parents in communication and discipleship of their students Behind-the-scenes leadership enabling effective planning, organization and communication Create serving opportunities for students to deepen their discipleship and expression of faith Work cooperatively with LifePointe s Global Partnership Team to develop and lead missions training and opportunities that are both local and global Candidate Requirements Demonstrate the growing faith and character as described for an Elder in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3, and Galatians 5:22-23, including the skills of teaching and leadership

Calling:

youth ministry calling is clearly visible and articulated, as well as confirmable by references Commit without reservation to the Mission, Core Values, Strategies and Vision of LifePointe Church Embrace LifePointe as your home church and (with immediate family, if applicable) be fully-invested as a member and leader at LifePointe Possess internally-motivated, self-starter mentality and gifting to passionately steward opportunities and resources for growing students in the gospel of Jesus Christ Willingness and ability to love and serve the church through effective planning and organization Spiritual maturity and wisdom to confidentially handle sensitive situations and information, including the responsibilities of a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect Learn and operate all applicable tools, platforms, and systems for communicating at

LifePointe Church Education:

preference for Bachelor s degree, Bible training and/or

Seminary Experience:

though not required, preference given to candidates with 3+ years experience as the primary leader of a student ministry, or other equivalent leadership experience LifePointe Church in Fort Collins, CO | for more info, visit sharethelife.org/jobs LifePointe Church is located in Fort Collins, CO, and averages between 250 and 300 in weekly attendance. Located less than a mile from Colorado State University and one hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, we are a multi-generational church with approximately 40 youth-group aged students. Interested? | sharethelife.org/jobs To learn more, and for instructions on how to apply, please visit sharethelife.org/jobs .