Direct Ministry - NC22

Young Life•Us, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an individual who will be involved in direct ministry, focusing on proclaiming and modeling the gospel of Jesus Christ. The position requires a commitment to spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, and ministry support. The individual will engage in various ministry functions including contact work, club meetings, Campaigners, and camping. A key aspect of the role is to reach 'Every Kid' by understanding community and school demographics and contributing to the area's ministry strategy. The position also involves administrative tasks such as managing finances, maintaining records, and ensuring clear communication. All employees must sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to Young Life's Christian purposes and biblical standards.

Requirements

Must have completed Core Training —Phase One.
Must have 1 or more clubs Experience in direct ministry.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must have completed at least two years as a Staff Associate.
Core Training — phase one to be completed as a Staff Associate.
Full-time staff are expected to complete a Training Timeline experience in non ASC years.
Actively engage in training provided by the regional director.
Actively engage in training provided by area leadership.
Individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
Individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (e.g., the five C’s.
Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
Must have completed Leadership I and II as a Staff Associate.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead a team to plan and implement a regular outreach meeting with excellence.
Lead Campaigners meetings with excellence as assigned by the area director.
Lead a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life camp each year.
Research community and school demographics to assess ministry effectiveness and support the area’s effort in reaching “Every Kid.”
Maintain a genuine and sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word and the disciplines of personal and corporate prayer.
Seek out and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community, that lead to a vibrant spiritual life.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life, including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and Scripture reading.
Meet with your volunteer leaders on a regular basis.
Learn principles of leadership and recruitment and training of new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the makeup of the community.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned.
Assist in training leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams.
Train and lead a team in developing a yearly ministry strategy.
Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Observe and learn principles to develop strategic relationships with key adults in the community, including: principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members and more as assigned by the area director.
Learn to plan and execute area fundraising events under the direction of an area supervisor.
Become a respected Young Life steward to the community for both kids and adults.
Attend committee and adult functions as necessary and assigned.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.
Set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives; review them on a regular basis.
Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.