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Job Title:
Middle School Ministry Director
Job Type:
Part-time, Hourly (24 hours/week)
Reports to:
Next Generation Pastor
Vision:
To see Christ exalted in every heart and every home in West Michigan and beyond.
Role Summary:
Our vision at Grace Community Church is to see Christ exalted in every heart and every home in West Michigan and beyond. In order to accomplish that goal, we encounter God, train the found, and seek the lost. Our Middle School students are eager to learn and grow in their identity in Christ. As you consider this position, we are looking for someone who will join us in furthering this vision and mission through our Middle School Ministry.
The primary role of the Middle School Ministry Director is to care for the body by leading and overseeing the Middle School Ministry (6th - 8th grade). The ideal candidate is one who has a vibrant love for the Lord and others, contagious love for middle schoolers, and a passion to lead others to be more Christlike. You will have the opportunity to take a thriving and growing Middle School Ministry to the next level in discipleship, leadership, and multiplication. You will team up with kids ministry and high school ministry to lead students through spiritual development. If you are joyful, energetic, and you love seeing students fall in love with Jesus, this is the position for you!
The primary role of the Middle School Ministry Director is to care for the body by leading and overseeing the Middle School Ministry (6th - 8th grade). The ideal candidate is one who has a vibrant love for the Lord and others, contagious love for middle schoolers, and a passion to lead others to be more Christlike. You will have the opportunity to take a thriving and growing Middle School Ministry to the next level in discipleship, leadership, and multiplication. You will team up with kids ministry and high school ministry to lead students through spiritual development. If you are joyful, energetic, and you love seeing students fall in love with Jesus, this is the position for you!
Role and Responsibilities:
- Oversee / develop / teach Wednesday night curriculum
- Oversee / develop / teach Sunday training workshop curriculum
- Recruit, provide vision, and develop leadership in the ministry volunteer team
- Oversee discipleship and leadership development for Middle School students
- Provide leadership in formulating Middle School ministry calendar including retreats, outreach, and ministry events
- Facilitate effective communication to ministry leaders, parents, and students
- Execute necessary administrative and organizational tasks to further the ministry
- Partner with Next Generation Pastor to equip parents for discipling their kids
- Collaborate with kids ministry and student ministry for effective spiritual development
- Participate in staff meetings and collaboration for church wide events
- Report regularly to the Next Generation Pastor
Qualifications:
- He must be a follower of Jesus Christ with evidence of spiritual maturity
- Demonstrate a clear call and desire for vocational ministry
- Evidence of gifts and abilities required to minister effectively to Middle School students
- Experience reaching, teaching and discipling Middle Schoolers effectively
- Flexibility with seasonal changes and sudden demands of shepherding students
- Member of Grace Community Church (can become a member within 3 months of hire)
- In full agreement with the doctrinal statement of Grace Community Church
- Live within the community of Grace Community Church
Preferred Traits of Character, Competency, and Chemistry:
Character:
Competency:
Chemistry:
- Passionate love for Jesus Christ and others
- Trustworthiness and integrity
- Humble and teachable
- Joyful and energetic
- Patient and longsuffering
- Wisdom and Discretion
- Contagious love for Middle Schoolers
Competency:
- Evidence of gifts, call, and desire for Middle School ministry
- Strong in teaching and spiritual growth of Middle Schoolers
- Delegator, collaborator, and developer of his team
- Shepherd and mentor to students and leaders
- Organized and administrative with data entry, communication, calendars, and event planning
Chemistry:
- Understands and enjoys Grace’s mission, vision, and values
- Doctrinally aligned with Grace Community Church
- Chemistry with Next Generation Pastor, HSM Director, and church leadership
- Passionate about personal growth and ministry multiplication
- Prioritizes his relationship with God and family
Benefits:
- 77 hours paid-time off vacation, annually (equivalent to 3.2 weeks of average weekly hours)