Pastor of Student and Worship Ministry Objectives:
- The Pastor/Director of Student & Worship Ministries (PSWM) will lead and direct the church’s ministry to youth in grades 6 through 12 for the purpose of helping students grow as authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.
- The Pastor/Director of Student & Worship Ministries will work with a team to prepare and lead worship services and to cast a vision for Biblical, Christ-centered, God-glorifying worship.
.Priorities & Responsibilities – Student Discipleship (Approximately 70-75% time)
- High School and Middle School: Regularly lead and equip others to lead engaging, Christ-centered, discipleship-oriented meetings for the church’s Middle and High School Youth Groups.
- Scope & Sequence: Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship plan for youth that intentionally engages key areas of Biblical knowledge and practice.
- Team Development: Build and encourage a team of youth ministry volunteers who will invest in student’s lives.
- Fellowship: Plan, promote and implement regular social activities for the purpose of facilitating Christian fellowship and encouragement among the church’s youth.
- Outreach: Plan, promote and implement appropriate bridge-building events that help youth share the Good News with their unsaved friends and family members.
- Service: Cast a vision for and facilitate Christ-centered service locally, regionally and globally.
- Special Opportunities: Recommend and promote other ministry/growth opportunities that help disciple youth.
- Assimilation: Initiate relationships with new church families, making sure that children in grades 6-12 are personally invited to youth group and parents are informed about youth group opportunities.
- Community Engagement: Participate in school and community youth events as appropriate.
- Finance: Manage the youth ministry budget and facilitate appropriate youth-led fund-raising projects to supplement the cost of youth activities.
Priorities & Responsibilities – Worship Ministry (Approximately 25- 30% time)
* A knowledge of excellence in worship ministries and a dedication to continuous learning.
* Familiarity with effective worship leading techniques that facilitate the congregation growing as worshipers.
* Ability to work cooperatively with the Senior Pastor.
* Ability to lead or learn to multiple styles of music.
* Ability to recruit, equip worship leaders, teams and ministries in the congregation.
