Youth Ministry Leader

Morningside Bible Church

Job Description

Youth Ministry Leader

Morningside Bible Church

Sioux City, IA


The Youth Ministry Leader is a part-time position. The Youth Ministry Leader shall be directly accountable to the Teaching Pastor and shall serve as a colleague in ministry working toward the building up of the life and ministry of the Morningside Bible Church Sr. High & Middle School Youth Departments.



Ministry Area/Department

Sr. High & Middle School Youth Departments

Position

Ministry Leader

Accountable To

Teaching Pastor

Ministry Target

Sr. High & Middle School Youth Departments

Position Is

Part-Time Paid Salary Position of $20,000 Annually

Experience & Education

Some experience working with Jr/Sr High; and,

Some Bible College training preferred

Minimum Maturity Level

Solid, Very Mature Christian

Spiritual Gifts

Administration * Exhortation

Talents or Abilities Desired

Good Organizational Skills * Ability To Teach               

* Ability To Lead Others

Best Personality Traits

Leader-Dependable * Outgoing * Fun-Loving

Passion For

Leading Sr. High & Middle School Youth Toward “Discipleship”



Anticipated Time Commitments

1.   Office Hours Preparing For The Ministry During The Week: 20 hours per week

2.     Participating in actual ministry:  

a.     1 hour a week teaching Sunday School

b.     2 hours a week leading Wednesday evening Youth Meeting

c.      2-4 hours a quarter leading a minimum 1 Youth Activity a quarter



Responsibilities/Duties

1.  Cast a compelling ministry vision and execution strategy based on student needs, God’s will and consistent with the overall “Vision” of

Morningside Bible Church.

2.  Develops, implements, and administers the church’s ministry for Senior High and Middle School, including planning and leading all

regular weekly meetings, 1 Youth “Activity” per quarter (or, a possible Youth Mission Trip as a replacement for 1 activity). (NOTE: With

student “discipleship” and “evangelistic” outreach always serving as underlying goals)

3.  Study and prepare a lesson/message for each regular weekly meeting that is intended to challenge and move the Youth toward

Spiritual Decision and “Discipleship.” (NOTE: All curriculums must be approved by the Teaching Pastor and Elders)

4.  Assemble a volunteer adult staff to assist in the ministry and provide leadership training and skill development for them.

5.  Be available to youth for counseling and general discussion through the maintenance of regular office hours and by special

appointment.

6.  When possible, attend school plays, sporting events, and musicals as they support youth.

7.  Seek to become acquainted with the families of youth.

8.  Meets “weekly” with the Teaching Pastor to go over schedule, sermon/lesson preparation, and to be “mentored” in the overall work,

vision, and ministry of Morningside Bible Church.

 

General

1.     Maintain relationships with all teens that are “above reproach” in all areas and demonstrate Godly character, personally and

professionally, for the glory of God. (NOTE: Develop a “safety plan”, to be approved by the Teaching Pastor, for all interaction w/

teens in group & private)

2.     Be supportive of the Teaching Pastor, Elders, Deacons, and all various Ministry Leaders of the Morningside Bible Church.

3.     Maintain a “teachable” spirit and a willingness to grow – never believing you’ve ARRIVED!

4.     Make every effort to be organized and well-prepared.

5.     On occasion, to provide “pulpit supply” in the Teaching Pastor’s absence when asked.

Experience Required
Entry level

Type
Part-time

Education Required
Some college

Date Posted
2 years ago
Location
Sioux City, Iowa

Denomination
Non-Denominational

Church Size
75-125


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