Hanover Student Ministry Director

LCBC Church; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan contribution and employer match

Generous paid time-off

Casual dress

Professional and spiritual development days

Job summary

A community church in Hanover is seeking a dedicated Student Ministry Director to lead and develop its Student Ministry team. The role involves recruiting and training volunteers, executing engaging gatherings for students, and fostering an environment that encourages spiritual growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for connecting youth with Jesus and have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Benefits include competitive healthcare coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, develop, and resource adult leaders.
• Capable of managing organizational tasks with excellence.
• Strong in communication and capable of inspiring action.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and empower Student Ministry volunteer teams.
• Examine metrics for ministry effectiveness.
• Execute gatherings for 5th–12th grade students.
• Create engaging environments for students.
• Liaise between parents, students, and leaders.

Skills

Leadership development

Organizational management

Effective communication

Job description

Reports to: Hanover Campus Pastor

Direct Consultant: Central Director of Student Ministry

Hours Commitment: Full-time (40-45 hours per week) with regular weekend responsibilities.

Objective: To lead the Student Ministry team to increased effectiveness in introducing more and more people to Jesus and helping them to become fully devoted followers. Personally loves Jesus with the passion and desire to see students fall in love with Jesus as well.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, equip, empower, sustain and vision cast Student Ministry Volunteer teams for Groups, Guest Experience and Production.
• Regularly examine metrics to learn and deduce ministry effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Fully execute Core environments, products, and processes that help us accomplish our mission and lead people to a deeper relationship with Jesus.
• Oversee and execute Collide (5th – 8th grade) and High School Ministry (HSM: 9th – 12th grade) Gatherings on weekends and Wednesday nights.
• Create a fun and exciting environment for students to connect with Jesus, friends, and leaders.
• Become a sincere advocate for students in their adolescent years.
• Create an engaging team of volunteers and aids them in taking next steps to fully follow Jesus.
• Partner with kidMinistry and Next Steps (adult ministry) staff and volunteers to ensure that transitions from and to these environments are strong.
• Implement Centrally-provided content at gatherings.
• Be a liaison between parents, students, and Group Leaders.
• Assist with the implementation of quarterly retreats, events, and one summer serving project for HSM.
• Assist with campus-specific responsibilities as designated by the Campus Pastor.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Confident and capable in leading, developing, and resourcing adult leaders.
• Has organizational management skills and can lead with excellence.
• Strong communicator who listens well and inspires others into action.

Do Everything You Can To

• Grow Student Ministry by at least 10% annually.
• Engage emerging young leaders and give them very real responsibilities.

Personal Qualifications

• Can articulate an identifiable salvation experience and lives out a pattern of spiritual development and regular attendance and participation at LCBC.
• Supports LCBC’s mission, priorities, philosophy of ministry, and doctrinalstatement.
• Supports LCBC’s core values: we run after the one; we pursue excellence; we prioritize relationships; we deploy people for impact; we are real and relatable.
• Displays a winning attitude and a spirit of cooperation; communicates truth with grace; prays about everything; and has a willingness to serve on a team.
• Shows a desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• Exhibits pride in the image of LCBC as it reflects on the image of Christ portrayed to attendees, staff, and guests.
• Be an LCBC Partner or willing to become a Partner within60 daysof employment.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plan contribution and employer match
• Annual counseling benefit
• Flexible schedules
• Generous and immediate paid time-off
• Casual dress
• Quarterly professional and spiritual development days
• Intentional investment in personal and professional development

Evaluation

The Hanover Student Ministry Director will meet regularly with the Hanover Campus Pastor for planning, goal setting, progress updates, and general coaching. A formal Action and Development Plan will be completed and reviewed three times throughout the year.