Student Leader- Union Campus

The Student Ministry Leader will be responsible for the spiritual growth of Middle through High School Students at First Church. This person will be a strong believer who is called and gifted to lead a high functioning team of volunteers and is passionate about helping young people pursue a deeper fellowship with Jesus Christ. The Student Ministry Leader is a person of high integrity, who is personally committed to prayer, spiritual growth and is in a close relationship with God, continually submitting his/her will to the Holy Spirit Competencies Excellent Team Builder, Great Communicator, Highly Relational. Position Responsibilities include: Supports the Lead Pastor and Elders in accomplishing the church's mission and vision, promotes a culture of discipleship throughout the congregation by modeling and encouraging discipling relationships Leads and develops a positive, highly motivated volunteer team focused on personal growth and discipleship. Develops and executes a strategy to encourage young people into spiritual practice progress toward maturity Collaborates with team to create successful out-reach events and a culture of pursuing the lost Works with the Next Gen Director to develop a strategy to benchmark, track, and set goals for growth, a balanced leader who builds strong relationships with students but maintains a high level of respect Coordinates with Campus Pastor/Team to support the strategy of the campus and integrate SM activities Responsible for communicating and establishing a high level of trust with parents, and creates a safe space for new attenders and dedicated believers to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ Qualifications. Must also be theologically in agreement with the statement of faith, church doctrine, and ministry philosophy of First Church, demonstrate a heart for serving Christ, the Church, and the community, love for young people and the heart of a teacher. Must have the ability to provide leadership that's consistent with the values of First Church, able to recruit, train, motivate and develop a highly effective team of volunteers, and the ability to work responsibly in a highly empowered environment. Candidate should have a bachelors degree or comparable student ministry experience.