General Information

Job Title:

Director of Student Ministry

Job Description:

 Purpose:  To oversee, shepherd, and direct all ministerial programs related to the junior high and senior high students of Highlands Presbyterian Church.

Reports to: Senior Associate Pastor and the Personnel Committee

Relates closely with:  The Student Ministry advisory group; Senior Pastor; the Session

Responsible for:  Junior High Ministry Coordinator;  Senior High Girls Coordinator; Junior High Girls Coordinator; Student Ministry Interns; Youth Volunteers

Responsibilities:

 

  1. Ministry Direction: Oversee the entire student ministry program. Manage and oversee all staff, interns, and volunteers associated with student ministry. Communicate to the pastors and Session in a timely manner all serious emotional and spiritual issues involving youth and their parents.
  2. Discipleship:  Directly engage in, as well as foster a culture of, Biblically-rooted, intentional discipleship and shepherding of Highlands’ youth.
  3. Biblical Instruction:  Provide Biblical instruction, both directly and through the coordination of other staff and volunteer leaders, to students involved in the ministry through weekly Bible studies. Manage and oversee the selection of appropriate materials for youth Sunday school and weekly small groups.
  4. Activities & Integration:  Create, organize, publicize, and lead youth activities and programs.  Encourage and support youth engagement and integration into the broader life of the church.
  5. Service Projects:  Direct and implement mercy projects, providing regular opportunities for the youth to serve Highlands, as well as other ministries.
  6. Retreats:  Oversee all junior high and coordinate all senior high conferences, activities, and other church supported events.
  7. Missions: Direct and implement missions projects and trips for youth, both state-side and abroad, as appropriate.
  8. Volunteer Leadership:  Consistently recruit appropriate adult and college leaders to assist in the planning and coordination of the Highlands youth programs.
  9. Parental Involvement: Regularly communicate with parents of youth in order to maintain knowledge, support, and enthusiasm for Highlands student ministries.
  10. Worship:  Manage and support the use of music for worship within the youth program, as well as recruit youth and adult volunteers with musical talent to assist.
  11. Pastoral Ministry:  Preach, teach, visit, and assist in worship at the request of the Senior Pastor or Senior Associate Pastor, as appropriate.

Position Qualifications:

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Highlands Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

(601) 853-0636
Mercer

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Ridgeland, MS

Description of Organization

Highlands Presbyterian Church is located in Ridgeland, MS.

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