About this opportunity
Westminster Theological Seminary lists this Director (or Pastor) of Student Ministry opportunity in mechanicsville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title will be either Director of Student Ministry or Pastor of Student Ministry , depending on ordination status. Grace Community is open to both kinds of candidates.
Specific Expectations for Director of Student Ministry
Oversee Student Ministry through implementing a comprehensive discipleship strategy that develops followers of Jesus
Works with volunteers to envision, plan and execute the discipleship strategy
Organize student ministry events and actively disciple in various settings (1 on 1, small groups, large groups, and retreats)
Care for and shepherd students and their families
Mentor students to care for and reach out to their friends who don’t know Jesus through modeling, training and the formation of good ministry that helps the unchurched encounter Jesus
Works alongside Senior Pastor, Elders, Deacons, Staff and other student ministry leaders in achieving the above goals and in coordinating the discipleship strategy across generations
Personal Characteristics and Values
Finds his/her identity as a child of God
Lives and ministers because he or she knows they are well-loved by Christ
Places a high value on vulnerability, honesty and repentance
Shares affinity with Grace Community’s Mission “Building a home where people find belonging, rest, growth and purpose in Jesus.”
Exhibits a missional approach to life and ministry
Personal Gifts and Ministry Experience
Has experience leading students toward observable growth in Christ
Loves and connects with middle and high school students in and out of the church
Strong relational skills and passion for people and relationships
Can identify and train leaders
Demonstrates a track record of successfully working on, with, and leading teams to accomplish ministry
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Worksite address
mechanicsville, VA, 23116, US
Who can apply
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