Middle School Minister
About The Position
Leads the relational and discipleship efforts of Shades Student Ministry among middle school students by investing in students, equipping volunteers, and implementing the ministry's vision and strategy. This role is for someone passionate about reaching and discipling students with the Gospel, gifted in recruiting, developing, and caring for volunteer leaders. The ideal candidate is relationally driven with students, parents, and leaders, a strong communicator and discipler, organized, dependable, and able to execute ministry plans effectively. Humility, teachability, and emotional maturity are essential, as is a collaborative spirit that supports the vision of Shades Students. A calling to student ministry within the local church is fundamental.
Requirements
- Passionate about reaching and discipling students with the Gospel.
- Gifted in recruiting, developing, and caring for volunteer leaders.
- Relationally driven with students, parents, and leaders.
- A strong communicator and discipler.
- Organized, dependable, and able to execute ministry plans effectively.
- Humble, teachable, and emotionally mature.
- A collaborative team player who supports the vision of Shades Students.
- Called to student ministry within the local church.
- Experience in student ministry.
- Understanding of The Baptist Faith & Message.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in leading discipleship efforts.
- Experience in pastoral care and spiritual guidance for middle school students and families.
- Experience in volunteer recruitment, training, and leadership development.
- Experience in planning and executing ministry events such as camps and mission trips.
- Familiarity with Shades Mountain Baptist Church's mission, values, and ministry strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead and champion the discipleship of middle school students within Shades Students.
- Build meaningful relationships with middle school students and their families while providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance.
- Recruit, train, equip, and shepherd volunteer leaders who serve middle school students.
- Foster a healthy culture of discipleship, leadership development, and care among students and leaders.
- Oversee the implementation of ministry environments and initiatives for middle school students.
- Assist in the planning and execution of Student Camp, Crave Weekend, mission trips, and other student ministry events.
- Collaborate with the Student Minister, High School Minister, and Student Ministry Coordinator to accomplish ministry goals and objectives.
- Support the broader mission of the church by embracing the mission, values, and ministry strategy of Shades and assisting with church-wide initiatives as needed.
- Perform other related duties that may benefit the church as assigned by the Student Minister or Executive Staff.
Benefits
- Full Time (Exempt) position
- Direct Supervisor: Student Minister
- Opportunity to invest in students and equip volunteers.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to church-wide initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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