General Information
Job Title:
Student Ministry Director: Valley Presbyterian Church
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Student Ministry Director is a full-time ministry position that focuses on discipling the middle and high school students of Valley Presbyterian Church to embody our church’s vision of “Following Christ together for the renewal of our community and the hope of the world.” Through spiritual leadership and pastoral care, the Student Ministry Director will create a comprehensive discipleship ministry that is welcoming, fun, and safe so that students, no matter where they are spiritually, can find a place and are led to take the next step of faith.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, manage, and teach a Sunday Morning Ministry for the students.
- Conduct weekly Youth Groups that include food, games, worship, and a gospel-centered and
grace-focused bible message for middle school and high school students - Organize and lead regular activities for the students that include fun trips, service projects, weekends, camps, and mission trips
- Develop a gospel presence in the community, especially in public schools
- Build personal relationships with the students
- Develop a student leadership team that participates in planning and leading the ministry
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of parents and adults to serve in all the Student Ministry areas
- Integrate students into the larger church community
- Support parents in teaching and mentoring their children in a life of following Christ
- Participate in presbytery-wide Student Ministry meetings and events
- Develop and manage the Student Ministry budget
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Meet bi-weekly for coaching with the Executive Pastor
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Senior or Executive Pastor
REPORTING & EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- The Student Ministry Director reports to the Executive Pastor for daily activities.
- The Student Ministry Director will complete a monthly report for the Session.
- This is a full-time position with a typical weekly schedule consisting of a minimum of 32 work hours during the regular ministry season (August through May).
- The weekly schedule during summer varies since it includes weeklong off-campus overnight trips such as camps and mission trips.
- The Student Ministry Director will have two days off weekly in coordination with the Executive Pastor.
- Salary and benefits are based on education and experience.
- All paid time off (vacations, sick days, and personal days) is approved by the Executive Pastor.
- The Student Ministry Director participates in an annual ministry review with the Executive Pastor.
- The Student Ministry Director can expect the Executive Pastor to encourage and provide opportunities for spiritual growth, personal development, and adequate rest.
Position Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree and theological training are preferred
- An understanding of and commitment to the Reformed faith
- 4+ years of experience in leading a Student Ministry
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven skill in team development, training, and management
- Capable communication skills, both verbal and written
PERSONALITY & CHARACTER
- A passionate pursuit of Christ that is evident in life and relationships
- A humble approach to faith and ministry, displaying a teachable spirit
- Enjoys working in a team environment
- Pursues team unity, bears with one another, and biblically handles conflict
- Operates with a high level of energy
- Enthusiastic about students thriving in a relationship with Christ and his church
Application Deadline
11/01/2025
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Valley Presbyterian Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Madison, AL
Description of Organization
Valley Presbyterian Church is a Christ-centered congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America that follows Christ together for the renewal of our community and the hope of the world.
ABOUT VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MADISON, ALABAMA
Valley was founded in 2009 by about 40 people from Southwood PCA who had a vision to see a PCA church in Madison. At the time, Madison was the largest city in Alabama without a PCA church. Valley was a plant of Providence Presbytery. Two churches significantly impacted our founding: Southwood Presbyterian Church in neighboring Huntsville, AL, and North Cincinnati Community Church (PCA) in Mason, OH. Horizon Elementary School was our home for the first five years. In 2014, we moved to our current property on the corner of Hughes Road and Eastview Drive, right in the heart of Madison. In 2021, we launched the Renewal & Hope campaign to raise money for a property transformation. God willing, groundbreaking on this $6 million ministry expansion will occur in 2025. In 2023, Valley sent about 30 members to plant All Saints Presbyterian Church in the Lowe Mill district. Valley is deeply committed to supporting church planting efforts alongside our own ministry impact for the renewal of our community and the hope of the world. In 2025, we currently average 280 for worship and 450 total participation of members and regular attenders. The town of Madison is located in Madison County, near the northern border of Alabama. The city is included in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, which is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in Alabama and one of the state’s most diverse places. Madison is within a 2-hour drive of Chattanooga, Nashville & Birmingham. Madison, Alabama, is known for its high-quality schools, highly educated residents, and high-tech companies, such as NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, Blue Origin Engine Factory, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and the Dunlop Tire Testing Facility.
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