Youth Ministry Director

Youth Ministry Director Crestwood Christian Church Lexington, KY Job Details Part-time $20,000 - $25,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Teamwork Employee relationship building Working with high schoolers Administrative experience Bachelor's degree Working with middle schoolers Organizational skills Youth counseling Working with youth Youth program management Full Job Description

YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Crestwood Christian Church Lexington, KY Reports to: Senior Pastor 20 hours/week Job Summary The Youth Minister will work with the Ministerial Staff Team to develop and administer a vibrant, active youth ministry, helping youth grow their relationship with God, further understand their faith, and move forward on their spiritual journey. The Youth Minister will work with the Youth Ministry Team, providing leadership, generating and encouraging new ideas, and acting as a resource to help the team achieve their goals.

Essential Functions Responsibilities include:

• Youth Ministry Organize, oversee, and lead a vital ministry for the Chi Rho (middle school) and CYF (high school) youth programs.

Encourage and train lay leadership to work with the youth as sponsors and chaperones. Plan and implement special activities, such as lock-ins, retreats, etc. Plan and implement outreach and mission work for the youth groups. Establish and nurture a positive relationship with each youth and his/her parents in the congregation. Actively integrate the youth into all activities of church life. o Regularly communicate with each youth and their parents, follow up on absent youth and reach out to guests at Sunday worship and youth group. o Support and participate in the regional camping program and encourage youth to attend one of the Region's summer camps. o Work with the Children's Ministry Team to build continuity from upper elementary into youth groups. Other Responsibilities

• Participate regularly in Sunday morning worship (as negotiated with senior pastor)
• Attend or submit report to weekly staff meetings and every-other-month Administrative Board meetings (as negotiated with senior pastor) Core Competencies Trust and integrity .

Is a person of deep and vibrant faith; is regarded as dependable; is considered trustworthy; is committed to being fiscally responsible; honors confidentiality. Interpersonal relationships . Relates well to all ages of people; builds relationships with all members of the congregation; is regarded as a team player; is considered personable and approachable; is open to new ideas. Communication . Is an excellent communicator across a variety of mediums; is technologically adept and can use it to communicate effectively; can articulate thoughts and ideas clearly; is comfortable speaking in front of a large group. Team player . Possesses a collaborative spirit; works well with other staff, ministry team members, and the congregation; desires to serve rather than be served; equips lay people to become leaders; is willing to help out wherever is needed; works well under pressure; is open to feedback and evaluation. Organizing . Can gather and organize resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish goals; can use resources efficiently and effectively; meets deadlines. Desire to grow . Is a self-motivator; focuses on continuing education and self-improvement efforts; pursues an active spiritual life; takes self-care seriously. Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree strongly encouraged
• Experience serving in a church setting required, especially in the area of youth ministry
• Ability to pass a background check

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Youth Ministry:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person