Student Ministry Director

Church: Grace Community Church

Job title: Student Ministry Director/Pastor

Job Location: Universal City, Texas

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY:

Grace Community Church offers a fun and supportive work environment under the guidance of experienced leaders. Being a part of a church with a vibrant and diverse community like Grace Community Church offers immense job satisfaction.The Student Ministry Director role is a great opportunity for anyone who is driven to build a ministry around reaching the next generation. This role entails planning and executing programs for 6th - 12th grade students. In order to do this, you will engage and connect with the community in and around Universal City and embody the vision and mission of Grace Community Church. Specifically, you will focus on building leadership teams for Student ministry. You will also be a part of community events, and partner with the parents of Grace Community to help lead the next generation.

CHURCH DESCRIPTION:

MISSION: To Connect with those far from God, Form them into fully devoted followers of Christ, and Engage them in mission to a needy world.

VISION:To Share Gods Love, By Elevating Community, To See Lives Changed.

CHURCH OVERVIEW:

• Weekly attendance: 700

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead out vision, mission, and 5 core values of Grace Community Church.
• Carry out the vision and strategy for Grace Student Ministry through programs, relationships, and community involvement.
• Multiply ministry by recruiting, onboarding, equipping, empowering, caring for, and releasing leaders. Though this is primarily relational, it also includes managing and maintaining the systems and programs that allow for this.
• Collaborate with the Family Ministry Team to form and maintain effective and essential practices.
• Organize and champion effective, clear, and consistent small group environments with excellence.
• Organize and champion effective, clear, and consistent large group environments with excellence.
• Form clear and consistent communication with leaders, parents, and family ministry team
• Organize and champion effective, clear, and exciting Student activities, Camps and Retreats
• Prioritize the implementation and oversight of health and safety procedures
• *Participate in general pastoral work, including visitations, crisis counseling, weddings, funerals, outreach, sermons, and other work as needed*
• Challenge, equip, and empower each student to lead and serve. Build student-led ministry teams where students will find and have ownership and belonging.
• Prioritize and build relationships with students in the area by attending local sporting events, school functions, performances, assemblies, etc.
• Build relationships and partnerships with schools through service and prayer.

Other Functions:

• Participate in other Family Ministry functions outside of your specific area.
• Assist in the oversight of the Family Ministry First Impressions Team.
• Attend regular meetings with the Family Pastor.
• Attend regular all staff meetings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A calling into full-time ministry.
• 2-5 years experience working with students.
• Experience recruiting and leading a group of volunteers.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must be able and willing to uphold and cast the vision, mission and strategy of Grace Community Church and the Family Ministry.
• Must be willing to live out the 5 core values of Grace and adhere to Staff commitments outlined in the Staff Handbook.
• Must be available to be in office each day during the week.
• Must be flexible, teachable and highly organized.
• *Pastoral designation is dependent upon previously ordained and qualified candidate*

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Ministry health: This involves a focus on personal development, as well as the creation and implementation of ministry plans and processes. It requires self-improvement and evaluation to ensure that the ministry is healthy.
• Living out the vision of Grace Community: This role requires a deep understanding and commitment to the vision of the church. The individual will be expected to embody the church's values in all actions and decisions, and inspire others to do the same. This includes participating in church activities, engaging with the church community, and advocating for the church's vision in external interactions.
• Showing high character: Grace Community values integrity and moral resilience. The candidate must demonstrate high character, exemplifying ethical behavior and strong moral judgment in all situations. This includes being a team player, taking initiative, being organized, having follow through,treating all individuals with respect and kindness, being honest and transparent in all dealings, and maintaining confidentiality when required.

CORECOMPETENCIES:

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the ministry moving forward.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Build Effective Teams - Build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to create a feeling of belonging.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the ministry achieve its objectives.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Self Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

BENEFITS:

• This is a full-time position requiring a commitment of at least 40 hours per week, including Sundays.
• Grace Community is committed to employees' retirement planning and contributes to a retirement plan.
• Employees receive a $750 allowance for coaching through Lead222, to aid in their professional development.
• Grace Community offers a flexible schedule.
• Grace Community provides Health Insurance. (Option for Vision and Dental)
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, 10 Paid Holidays Week after Christmas.
• Housing Allowance (for previously ordained and qualified Pastoral candidates)

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Universal City, Texas, is a lively and inviting community located on the outskirts of San Antonio. Universal City offers an ideal mix of suburban living with the convenience of urban amenities, including numerous parks, shopping centers, and restaurants. It's a place where families can thrive thanks to its high-quality school system. Moreover, the Texas Hill Country is just a short drive away from Universal City. This opens up a myriad of possibilities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and sightseeing