Youth Leader

• Partners closely with the Lead Pastor, Family Ministries Director and Young Adult Leader to create an engaging and exciting weekly worship experience for the Rock Nation partners.
• Provides oversight to ensure relationship, discipleship, fellowship and leadership of all Youth teams.
• Regularly reviews and refreshes the worship experience for cultural relevance.
• Ensures there is always an environment that encourages spiritual growth.
• Care for, spend time with and disciple youth.
• Plan and direct youth fellowships, retreats, and mission trips, etc.
• Communicate effectively with parents about the ministry.
• Actively make an effort to ensure the growth and health of the ministry.
• Develop a creative Biblical teaching ministry to include spending priority hours in lesson preparation each week.
• Responsible for the overall activities of Rock Nation.
• Create an atmosphere for acceptance and fellowship.
• Develop relationships with kids each week as well as activities that encourage fellowship with each other.
• Responsible for recruiting, training, and maintaining an adequate staff of youth volunteer leaders who will minister to and disciple students during worship experiences and events..
• Responsible for the preparation and oversight of the Rock Nation Budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Theology or related field is strongly preferred, or applicable ministry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in youth leadership in a church.
• Minimum two years related experience; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Advance knowledge of Planning Center is a plus.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills required.
• Experience leading and working with multiple teams of adult volunteers.
• Experience working in a church of 1,500 or more in weekly attendance is preferred.
• Positive attitude with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit, develop and place partners in meaningful roles in the youth ministry.

• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers towards a common goal. Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a variety of ministry issues. Ability to use sound judgment. Person of prayer and spiritual maturity.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate directives and the church’s vision and goals.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for ministry growth and effectiveness. Ability to clearly outline and document processes and procedures and give directives.
• Collaboration: Ability to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration among ministry teams. Ability to work independently as well as able to work with virtual and cross functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions that positively impact the church and its ministries.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs within the church and its ministries. Proven time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in order to meet deadlines. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• This position may require evening, weekend and holiday work to accommodate youth events and church activities.

• Occasional travel may be required for retreats, mission trips, and conferences.

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