Jr. High Ministry, Girls Discipleship Lead

CALVARY CHAPEL OF COSTA MESA•Santa Ana, CA

11d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is a Jesus Formed Community on Mission. Community, Formation and Mission are the three main ways that we believe we are to live out our discipleship to Jesus. We believe that through Gospel teaching, training, and resources, God’s people are enabled to take their discipleship into their own hands. We do this by living out the listening, serving, and helping posture of Jesus in our church community. Calvary Chapel will be engaging in the mission of God to reach those who are far from God and his kingdom by engaging in spiritual formation, practicing the way of Jesus through the spiritual disciplines in community and putting the life of Jesus and the community of the spirit on display through non-threatening exposures to the Jesus community. Formation + Community = Mission The ministry began with the church located in Costa Mesa, CA and has flourished and expanded into a multifaceted ministry whose influence has reached to the ends of the earth. We have now re-focused as a local Church-centered organization with a goal of forming, resourcing and educating followers of Jesus The Junior High Ministry Girls’ Lead at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is responsible to provide leadership and care for Junior High School students. To oversee and cultivate a Gospel-shaped community that is actively committed to the mission of Jesus; of making followers of Jesus, teaching the way of Jesus, and practicing the love of Jesus in the world. The ideal candidate will be a minister of the Gospel in this position and will have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. Their relationship with Christ will be an example to those they come into contact with.

Requirements

Able to lead in the way of Jesus
Able to demonstrate love, patience, and commitment to high school aged youth
Able to relate to high school aged youth
Able to teach the Scriptures
Able to provide Biblical counsel and guidance
Able to maintain a healthy, balanced rhythm with work and personal life
Able to provide rebuke and correction and initiate restoration when necessary
Able to engage with non-Christian high school aged youth with the Gospel
Evidence of God’s calling and gifting for this area of service
Excellent interpersonal skills working with high school aged youth, college and junior high pastors of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, faculty colleagues, staff, volunteers, local pastors/leaders of other high school adult ministries
A high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Decisive and responsive under pressure; adaptable to change and a fast paced environment by being proactive and willing to seek out solutions
Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suites, Database and Project Management software, Social Media, Communication Applications
Agree with and live out the vision and values of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa as outlined in the Statement (www.cccm.com).
Agree with and Live out Calvary Chapel's Code of Conduct & Youth Protection Policy
Understand that it is a privilege to serve the Lord in vocational ministry and that those who serve God on staff at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa are expected to embrace a high biblical, Christ-like standard of conduct and lifestyle, both public and personal
Be an example to those who you come in contact and serve with by exuding the love of Christ.
Punctuality, productive self-management, and reliable transportation
Taking initiative to take care of needs without being asked cooperate with others as a helpful team member
Maintain a positive, humble attitude

Responsibilities

Partner with the JHM Lead in casting and implementing vision and culture for Junior High Ministry (JHM) as a part of CCCM’S Vision and Mission to be a Jesus Formed Community on Mission.
Facilitating Sunday and Wednesday gatherings
Small groups for discipleship
Planning and scheduling joy filled and fun activities throughout the year for connection for and with students
Provides one on one connection, care, and discipleship to students
Training/recruiting and discipleship for JHM volunteer leaders.
Present and prepared to welcome, engage and connect with Junior High students and support volunteers in discipling students.
Work with JHM pastor on meeting agenda and support volunteers by resourcing and coaching them for effective connection and discipleship with students.
Model what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and to help others in their own discipleship to Jesus.
Discipleship for JHM Volunteer Leaders – Our Desire is that the same kind of discipleship would be modeled for our Junior High ministry leader volunteers – being seen and being pursued, heard and understood in conversation and deeply listened to in a way that answers their heart cry or need and cared for by resourcing them with tools (Spiritual disciplines, prayer, Bible study, theology, practical care or resources) and connection with the broader church community.