Student Ministry Leader

Abundant Life Baptist Church of Lee's Summit; Kansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Abundant Life Baptist Church of Lee's Summit is seeking a Johnson County Student Ministry Leader. This role requires oversight of all Student Ministry volunteers and involves preparing messages for students during weekly functions and special events. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to leadership and organization, as well as a passion for youth ministry.

The position entails recruiting volunteers, managing the ministry budget, and collaborating with the main campus staff. Experience in Student Ministry and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in a leadership position required.
• Preferably 2 years' experience in Student Ministry.
• High level of organization needed for production-heavy events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver messages to students weekly.
• Oversee and direct Student Ministry volunteers.
• Manage Student Ministry budget and logistics for events.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Job description

The position of Johnson County Student Ministry Leader is responsible for the oversight of all Student Ministry volunteers as well as cultivating content and materials from Central Services to support the Johnson County Student Ministry for 6th - 12th graders. This person will also be the lead weekly communicator for students on Sundays, Wednesdays, and at any other special events involving the students at the Johnson County Campus.

Personal Expectations

• Abide daily in Christ (John 15:5).
• Live for the mission and vision of Abundant Life as found in God’s word (Matt 22:36-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4).
• Participate in an Abundant Life group (Acts 2:41-42)
• Participate in the discipleship ministry by completing D1 (Matthew 28:18-20).
• Live in a way that glorifies God and aligns with the staff core values (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).
• Participate in evangelism training (Eph. 4:12) & giving to the needs of the saints (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:12)
• Become a member of Abundant Life Church.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver messages to the Johnson County campus students for all weekly functions and special events.
• Oversee weekly Fusion Group leaders and provide direction for discussion.
• Provide leadership and direction to Johnson County campus Student Ministry volunteers, empowering them to execute the various care and logistical components related to the daily operation of the ministry.
• Recruit and provide the appropriate supply of volunteers and communicators necessary for optimal supervision and education of the students.
• Handle all supervision with the volunteers, including corrective actions, discipline and termination if needed.
• Prepare and control all aspects of the Student Ministry budget as it pertains to the Johnson County Campus.
• Collaborate with the main campus Student Ministry staff regarding curriculum.
• Oversee and lead a team that runs logistics for all major campus student Events (i.e. Fusion Nights, Team Lead gatherings, Volunteer Appreciation, etc.). This includes, but is not limited to: oversight of online registration setup, database input, budgeting, transportation, security, liabilities, booking, etc.
• Practice discretion and confidentiality in the dissemination of information.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Student Ministry and help shape the direction of the Student Ministry as a whole.

Skills and Qualifications

Leadership and communication skills are required. Success in this role will be achieved by a highly motivated, task-oriented leader of leaders, who is able to encourage and inspire volunteers through the placement process. This position will be responsible for training leaders to take on other areas of the Ministry as delegated. A high level of organization is required to oversee the execution of the production-heavy events that the Student Ministry hosts throughout the year. Must exhibit a commitment to honoring the Lord in work and life, as well as upholding the Abundant Life Staff Core Values (available upon request). The skills, qualifications, and responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive of the abilities needed to perform the job.

Experience

• A minimum of one year of employment experience in a position of leadership and administrative support is expected.
• 2 years’ experience in Student Ministry is preferred.