Direct Ministry - NC22

Young Life•Winston-Salem, NC

8d•$18,525 - $24,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an individual who will be involved in proclaiming and modeling the Gospel of Jesus Christ through direct ministry activities. The position requires a deep commitment to Christian faith and the mission of Young Life, which includes evangelism and discipleship. The individual will engage in various ministry functions such as spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry (contact work, club, Campaigners, camp), and ministry support. This role is crucial for reaching adolescents and helping them grow in their faith. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to its biblical standards and policies.

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.
Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Completion of at least two years 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

Responsibilities

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 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.
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.
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.
Actively 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.”
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.