Resident - Young Adult Ministries

Ada Bible Church • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ada Bible Young Adult (ABYA) Resident will gain practical experience through hands-on training and experience in many aspects of young adult ministry. This will include program planning and implementation, mentorship and spiritual formation, small group leadership and oversight, and public speaking.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Communicates effectively in front of large and small audiences, strong public/platform speaking skills preferred.
• Takes great initiative.
• Appropriately handles confidential information.
• Able to work when the job requires it (as scheduled with supervisor).
• Writing Skills: basic understanding of tone to communicate to people in their 20s
• Is a committed Christian living a life of obedience.
• Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, continually building it through Biblical study and prayer.
• Maintains beliefs consistent with Ada Bible Church’s statement of faith and constitution.
• Displays behavior that exemplifies Ada Bible Church’s core values: relationships, hospitality, clarity, integrity, generosity.
• Teachable and open to feedback.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• A desire to use marketing and social media skills for non-profit, NGO, or church careers is a bonus.
• Diverse portfolio of high-quality design work in multiple mediums (video, photo, graphics, ext.)

Responsibilities

• Attend and provide key leadership support at monthly ABYA gatherings
• Lead ABYA small group
• Care for and disciple young adults
• Assist ABYA staff with leadership development/training/care of volunteers
• Assist ABYA staff with program planning and implementation
• Participate in announcements, teaching, and other public speaking opportunities as assigned
• Attend staff meetings
• Participate in the Ada Bible residency program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree