Southside City Life Director

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to further the City Life ministry of Kalamazoo Youth for Christ and City Church specific to the Southside neighborhoods. This will be done through the YFC National City Life model which employs the three specific strategies of a tight neighborhood focus, raising indigenous leaders and doing holistic, relational ministry. The City Life Site Director will have annual goals in accordance with the mission, vision and purpose of YFC and City Church. They will have the expectation of achieving those goals and will be given the supervisory support needed towards that end.

City Life Site Director Responsibilities: This ministry will serve the overall objective of the Youth for Christ and City Church Mission Statement and function according to YFC’s Five Essentials of ministry:

Widespread Prayer - We deliberately engage Christians to intercede on behalf of the ministry site. This value needs to strategically permeate all values, areas, and actions of your daily ministry.

o Engage a site-focused prayer team of at least 3 (more encouraged) who will pray specifically for the staff person, the ministry site, volunteers and students.

o Participate regularly in Kalamazoo YFC staff prayer meetings (once serving full time).

o Pray for the ministry site, leaders and students.

Loving Relationships - We consistently pursue lost kids & engage them in life-long relationships with Jesus. YFC City Life model relies on six Relational Ministry Actions to move relationships forward:

o Contacting – going into the world of young people to initiate relationships. This involves being around the neighborhood often throughout the week and being involved in neighborhood activities.

o Building Times – Time spent in a shared activity with a student or students in order to build relationships and model Christ-like behavior. This includes mission trips, YFC Camp and special events

o Appointments – Meeting young people one-on-one to provide individual attention or focus on a specific need.

o Small Groups – Structured, interactive meetings with 2-12 young people (this does not require you to lead every group, but to also raise up leaders who will).

o Student Leadership (CORE) – Develop and invest in Christian students who are committed to personal growth and influencing those around them. (This won’t happen until at least the second year as this ministry grows.)

o Club – Host a weekly, large group meeting that is safe, engaging and welcoming to non-Christian students where the Gospel can be communicated.

Faithful Bible Teaching - We accurately handle Biblical truth, regularly coaching kids to apply it in their lives.

o When given the opportunity to share Biblical teaching, personally handle God’s Word appropriately and accurately.

o When giving this opportunity to volunteer ministry leaders or students, guide them in doing the same.

Collaborative Community Strategy - We intentionally work together with local churches, agencies and other partners to provide sustainable youth and family ministry. This includes working closely with pastors, parents, the school administration and businesses to build relationships.

o Maintain partnerships with churches in the surrounding area.

o Create and sustain an active Community Support Team (an advisory team that supports and advocates for the City Life ministry).

o We encourage involvement in ministry networks (ex. Community Youth Link & Jesus Loves Kalamazoo).

o Build relationships with business owners in Kalamazoo and invite them to support the ministry.

Adults Who Empower - We strategically develop leaders to reach young people from every people group. Be responsible to build and lead teams who are committed to carrying out the 5 Essentials.

o Recruit adults who can serve in the ministry where they are gifted.

o Equip and train adults to serve in the ministry effectively.

o Retain volunteers through the support and encouragement that is needed.

YFC Team Member Responsibilities:

The City Life Site Director, like all paid staff members, has various responsibilities to the overall work of Kalamazoo Youth for Christ. This includes, but is not limited to:

o Attend staff meetings and staff prayer meetings regularly (both for YFC & City Church)

o Help lead and attend YFC Camp (winter and summer).

o Attend regional and national YFC trainings and conferences as determined by his/her supervisor.

o Assist with ministry and/or project assignments as determined by her supervisor.

o Meet regularly with supervisor for evaluation and encouragement.

o Complete regular ministry reports in Impact reporting system.

o Set and meet support raising goals as listed in Goal Setting document.

o Complete YFC USA credentialing process within two years of starting to serve full time.

City Church Responsibilities & Expectations:

Being that this is a joint position, there are various responsibilities that this individual would have regarding City Church These include, but are not limited to:

o Lead and coordinate activities such as worship services, mission trips, retreats, and small groups for students in grades six through twelve that attend City Church. This may cross over with YFC-related trips, events, and attending students.

o Lead and recruit adult volunteers for worship services, mission trips, retreats, etc.

o Work in partnership with families to ensure, when possible, alignment of discipleship between the home and church.

o Oversee and manage the youth ministry budget.

o Train and equip volunteers for various ministry endeavors.

o Coordinate with youth ministry leads at the main campus (Centerpoint Church) regarding youth ministry functions and collaborations.

Spiritual Responsibilities:

Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate and encourage life-long disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel.

As an employee of Youth for Christ and an associate minister of the Gospel, YFC expects all employees to:

o Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.

o Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship.

o Teach and preach from the Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events as occasional opportunities are presented.

Personal Growth:

Personal growth & spiritual health are paramount to effective long term ministry.

o It is expected that they are in a spiritual accountability relationship with at least one person of their choice.

o It is expected that they make personal prayer time and time in God’s Word a priority on a regular basis.

o It is expected that they worship, attend, and are committed to City Church.

General Information:

Reports To: YFC Ministry Director & Pastor of City Church

Direct Reports: Volunteer Ministry Leaders and (eventually) Student Leaders

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC and City Church

Participation in YFC’s Blueprint for Leadership

Understands YFC’s 5 Essentials and leads through this model

Self-Motivator

Strong moral character and of good repute

Connect well with youth

Well-spoken in front of youth and adults

Manage a team of diverse volunteers

Honors and pursues diversity of gifts, cultures and ethnicities

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills

Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

Good relationship building skills with adults and young people

Perseverance through opposition and obstacles

Our cultural attributes are not about competency. It is an obedience to the call of Christ on our lives. YFC believes that spiritually healthy adults fosters healthy relationships with our kids. We place a heavy commitment and emphasis on developing and equipping a Christ-centered life marked by Enduring Humility, Relentless Trust, Joyful Camaraderie, Courageous Faithfulness and Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:

Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility)

Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust)

Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie)

Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)

Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity)

Credentials Required & Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Three years of ministry experience

Fundraising Responsibilities

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Director may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000