5-8 Associate Minister

Christ Chapel Bible Church•Weatherford, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The West Campus 5th-8th Associate Minister will equip leaders to disciple students, create environments that help the student/leader relationship thrive, and help lead 5th-8th grade trips. As an equipper of leaders, the West Campus 5th-8th Associate Minister will identify, recruit, and train leaders to better disciple students. He will intentionally shepherd male leaders, so they show up consistently and intentionally in the lives of students, partner with parents, create a safe place for current and new students, and be a face of the 5th-8th ministry to the community. The West Campus 5th-8th Associate Minister will work alongside the 5th-8th Team to create a compelling and welcoming weekly Sunday morning program for 5th grade students and bolster the Home Group ministry model for Middle School students. As a connector, the West Campus 5th-8th Associate Minister will extend the reach of our ministry by building relationships with local schools and will do regular contact work with those schools. Christ Chapel's Mission: “To stretch every involved person from the threshold of their spiritual pilgrimage toward becoming a fully developing follower of Christ” (Col 1:28-29).

Requirements

Must be a Christian with an Elder-qualified character (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
Must be a maturing believer who is obviously, consistently, and increasingly manifesting the fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk with Christ (Galatians 5:22-23).
Must embrace our church’s doctrinal position and constitution without reservation and be an advocate of our philosophy of ministry both in public and in private.
Must be a maturing believer who is obviously, consistently, and increasingly manifesting the fruit of the Spirit in his/her daily walk with Christ (Galatians 5:22-23) as well as among others.
Must be a lover of the souls of men/women with a heart that longs to see them become more like Jesus.
Must be a man/woman of prayer.
Must be a joy to supervise (Hebrews 13:17).
Must embrace Christ Chapel's doctrinal position and constitution without reservation and be an advocate of our doctrine and philosophy of ministry both in public and in private.
Must embrace a work philosophy of planning and delivering biblically appropriate, God-honoring, grace-based results/outcomes.
Must be able to articulate a clear sense of calling to the Gospel ministry.
Must be able to manage time wisely and efficiently.
Must be able to problem solve, think on their feet, and make discerning decisions.
Must have a track record of taking initiative.
Must have a track record of creativity.
Must have a track record of doing well in inter-generational environments.
Must have a track record of being inclusive yet discerning toward those who participate in the ministry.
Must be energetic and an initiative-taker.
Must be trustworthy, loyal, and dependable.
Must be humble and approachable.
Must be a team player.
Must be self-led and self-managed regarding work.
Must be flexible with a “can do” spirit.
Must be a life-long learner.
Must be “fun”.
Must be optimistic.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or seminary degree.
A minimum of 2 years church or parachurch experience in a similar field.
The spiritual gift of administration (Rom 12; 1 Cor 12; Eph 4; 1 Pet 4).
At least two years of previous full-time ministry work.
Love the church and long to see Her thrive.

Responsibilities

Equip leaders to disciple students.
Create environments that help the student/leader relationship thrive.
Help lead 5th-8th grade trips.
Identify, recruit, and train leaders to better disciple students.
Intentionally shepherd male leaders.
Partner with parents.
Create a safe place for current and new students.
Be a face of the 5th-8th ministry to the community.
Work alongside the 5th-8th Team to create a compelling and welcoming weekly Sunday morning program for 5th grade students.
Bolster the Home Group ministry model for Middle School students.
Extend the reach of our ministry by building relationships with local schools.
Do regular contact work with local schools.