Director of Student Ministries

UMCSC; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advent United Methodist Church in Simpsonville, SC seeks a Director of Student Ministries to lead Middle and High School programs while partnering with parents to foster faith formation. The role requires planning curricula, coordinating events, and guiding a student ministry team under the Executive Director’s guidance.

The successful candidate will articulate a clear vision for student development, demonstrate strong teamwork, and maintain a dynamic presence at Sunday services, Wednesday

Qualifications

• College degree in education or ministry preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience leading student ministry and executing curriculum.
• Knowledge of student development and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead MS–HS student ministries and equip parents as primary faith influencers.
• Plan and organize programming and curriculum for student ministries.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork with church staff, parents, and congregants.
• Be present and lead on Sundays, Wednesdays, staff and student team meetings, and events.
• Coordinate retreats, mission trips and community outreach in collaboration with church leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

College degree in education or ministry

Job description

Director of Student Ministries at Advent United Methodist Church, Simpsonville, SC

The Director of Student Ministries will be responsible for ministries for all students from Middle School through High School while simultaneously equipping parents to be the primary faith influence in their student’s lives. A successful candidate must have a growing relationship with Jesus Christand demonstrable leadership skills with a history of leading growing ministries.In addition, candidates must be able to plan and organize programming and curriculum, and be able to manage and delegate responsibilities within the student ministry team.The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment with church staff, parents and other congregants. The position will require presence and leadership on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, weekly staff meetings, Student Team meetings and other special events, including retreats, mission trips, community outreach events, etc. As a part of a dynamic and growing congregation, the candidate must also be able to demonstrate the ability to be adaptable in an ever-changing environment.

Purpose

Student Ministry is at the core of our mission at Advent as we seek to reach, shape, and mold students as disciples of Jesus in a dramatically growing demographic. The primary responsibility for the Director of Student Ministries will be to create, evaluate, and execute excellent ministry environments to provide for the spiritual formation of all students in cooperation with the Associate Director of Student Ministries and Director of Contemporary Worship.

Position Structure and Compensation

Full-time and commensurate with experience and abilities, year-round.

Position Accountability

Guidance for this position will be offered by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

A college degree in education or ministry preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered. The individual should have recent experience in leading student ministry and experience with executing curriculum. The candidate should have strong knowledge and be able to articulate their experience with student development and family dynamics.

About our Church

Established in 1987, Advent United Methodist Church is one of the largest United Methodist churches in South Carolina. Advent is a dynamic and growing congregation, situated in the Five Forks community in Greenville SC, which has been recognized as one of the top areas within the United States for growth and quality of life.