General Information
Job Title:
Director of Student Ministry
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Create and implement a vision for impactful, Gospel-centric student ministry
- Create a vision for student ministry at Westside, together with our Family Ministry Pastor
- Bring vision to life through programs, events, and relationships with students and parents
Lead Westside student ministry programs & events
- Lead existing student ministry programs for Middle School and High School students
- Lead and teach Sunday School with support of staff and volunteers
- Plan & execute additional events through the school year and summer
- Administratively support student ministry (e.g., teaching schedules, parent & student communications, up-to-date ministry calendars, Westside Instagram posts, etc.)
Relationally disciple Westside students
- Foster a compelling, gospel-centered culture for students, staff, and volunteers
- Gather people through formal, programmatic events and informal get-togethers including a mixture of large group, small group, and one-on-one settings
- Build deep and lasting relationships with students
Recruit, manage, and support paid staff and volunteers
- Recruit, supervise, and manage 1-2 Westside student ministry coordinators
- Recruit & support volunteers for both Middle School and High School student ministry
Faithfully and collaboratively serve as a member of the Westside staff & church body
- Collaborate with Family Ministries Pastor to continuously improve student ministry
- Participate in regular prayer, mentorship, accountability, and fellowship with staff
- Participate as an active and attending member of Westside
Position Qualifications:
Qualifications (Faith, Character, and Experience):
Faith:
- A commitment to the Church and the Reformed theology as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith, including:
- Deep conviction of the primacy and authority of God’s Word in faith and life
- An abiding, intimate walk with Jesus that is anchored in the grace of God
Character:
- Fragrant embodiment of the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
- A Christ-like-ness that loves and includes all parts of the body (James 2:1)
- A commitment to excellence, demonstrated by love of people, self-motivated preparation, organization, punctuality, creativity, and time management (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience in student ministry (paid or volunteer) preferred but not required
- Ordination (or working toward ordination) required to be a Student Ministry Pastor
Application Overview:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and 2-3 minute video covering the following:
- A quick introduction of yourself
- Why you are interested in student ministry
- Why you are interested in Westside and / or this specific role
Please submit applications by June 30, 2024 to hr@atlantawestside.org
Application Deadline
06/30/2024
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Atlanta, GA
Description of Organization
Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church is a 17-year-old church with 800 members located on the westside of Atlanta. Our purpose is to embody and preview the Kingdom of God from Buckhead to Bankhead.
Westside Values:
Prize the Heart: Jesus changes us from the inside out, so we seek heart change that leads to life change.
Embody Grace: The way we live together in community is a critical part of how we communicate and experience the Gospel.
Aim for Restoration: We work to break down every barrier that divides people, especially along the lines of race, class and culture.
Cultivate Place: As much as possible, we strive to live, work, play and serve our neighbors on the Westside of Atlanta.
Embrace Limitations: God gives us limits for our good, so we don’t try to do more than he has equipped us for, as individuals and as a church.
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