Youth Ministries Director — Discipleship, Team Empowerment

UMCSC; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Methodist Church Mountain Home is seeking a full-time Director of Student Ministries to oversee discipleship programs for 6th–12th grades. The role collaborates with volunteers, organizes ministry processes, and reports to the senior pastor.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of empowering volunteer teams while serving the Mountain Home community with Wesleyan theology and a strong personal faith.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• 1-3 years of student ministry experience preferred.
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding of Wesleyan Theology.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and keep accurate and detailed records.
• Comfort with technology and digital platforms used in church communications.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provides weekly programs, Bible studies and other discipleship opportunities for youth in 6-12 grade.
• Builds relationships with students and families through mission opportunities, retreats, school lunches, and community events.
• Recruits, trains, resources, and encourages adult volunteers.
• Participates in district and conference level events and networks.
• Supports and equips parents in the ministry.
• Organizes the ministry infrastructure, paperwork, processes, and child protective policies.
• Communicates regularly with ministry stakeholders inside the church and community.
• Stewards the budget and maintains financial accountability of the ministry.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Organizational skills

Volunteer leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Job description

First United Methodist Church Mountain Home is seeking a full-time Director of Student Ministries to oversee discipleship programs for 6th–12th grades. The role collaborates with volunteers, organizes ministry processes, and reports to the senior pastor.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of empowering volunteer teams while serving the Mountain Home community with Wesleyan theology and a strong personal faith.