Director of Youth Discipleship

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant church seeks a Director of Youth Discipleship to lead programs for seventh to twelfth graders. This full-time role includes planning engaging activities, coordinating with a committed team, and fostering spiritual growth through youth ministry. Ideal candidates are Christian leaders with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Christian candidate with a Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in youth ministry or Christian education.
• Spiritual gifts of exhortation, leadership, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and offer fellowship, programs and ministry experiences.
• Coordinate youth programs for middle and high school students.
• Ensure Safe Sanctuaries Protective Policy adherence.

Skills

Exhortation

Leadership

Administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Director of Youth Discipleship Position Opening

Central United Methodist Church, Florence SC

Central UMC (centralmethodist.net ) is seeking its next Director of Youth Discipleship. This person will be part of a vital and collaborative ministry team that includes clergy, staff, and youth and adult lay leaders. As the person that will plan and offer fellowship, programs and ministry experiences that engage youth from seventh through 12th grades, spiritual gifts of exhortation, leadership and administration will be very helpful.

Central is seeking a Christian candidate with a bachelor’s degree, experience in youth ministry or other Christian education, and a vital faith life.

Please see the job description below. Interested persons can submit resumes by email at [e-mail] , or by mail to the attention of Rev. Jiunnies, Central UMC, P.O. Box 87, Florence, SC 29503. We will begin interviews the week of May 18.

Director of Youth Discipleship

The mission of Central UMC is to follow Jesus by loving God and neighbor

Job Summary: The Director of Youth Discipleship provides guidance for programming and ministry activities that assist middle and high school students (7-12 grade) grow in their faith and discipleship of Jesus Christ.

Hours: Full-time position that requires weekend and evening responsibilities

Accountability: Accountable to and supervised by the Minister of Faith Formation

Education: B.A. or equivalent degree required

Qualifications:

• Spiritual gifts: exhortation, leadership, and administration
• Organizational and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a ministerial team
• Computer and social media proficiency
• Ability to delegate and/or oversee committees

Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Coordinate with the adult members of the Youth Ministry Team to plan and carry out a comprehensive program for youth that includes worship, study, fellowship, service experiences, and other experiences that guide youth as they grow in faith
• Ensure Safe Sanctuaries Protective Policy is adhered to in all youth programs and ministries
• Coordinate and develop the annual operating budget with Youth Ministry Team
• Develop and equip youth-led Youth Council
• Invite, empower, train, and support others to be in ministry with youth, including Sunday school, UMYF and Wednesday night programming as well as mission opportunities
• Assist clergy in providing a comprehensive Confirmation program that includes education, fellowship, mentors, and service
• Partner with the Outreach Team to lead and participate in Santahatchie Mission, Salkehatchie Mission, and a foreign mission. Empower and engage youth to participate in the outreach ministries of Central UMC.
• Develop small group ministry within the Youth Ministry
• Encourage youth to participate in worship services
• Coordinate with the Youth Ministry Team to organize and plan all special events that foster strong families and fellowship with the congregation (including the Confirmation, Youth Sunday, Graduate Sunday, among others)
• Work with the Director of Children’s Ministry to provide Jr. UMYF events for 6 th graders
• Purchase all curriculum and supplies needed for the proper functioning of all programs
• Plan and implement Youth Sunday with other staff members

Communication

• Provide timely and consistent communications to the parents and church members
• Respond promptly and appropriately to parent concerns
• Provide a parent handbook, calendar of events, and a Confirmation handbook
• Solicit feedback to continually improve the program

Church Relations

• Serve as a liaison between the Youth Ministry Team and the Education and Spiritual Growth Team
• Assist Youth Ministry Chair in writing and presenting the Youth Ministry Charge Conference report, with a section from the Youth Council president
• Maintain connections to United Methodist activities and groups at the District and Conference levels, including participating in Conference Youth events