Student Ministry Director

Student Ministry Director

The Student Ministry Director (SMD) will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values, and mission of the North Pointe Church and the ability to align staff and key leadership teams and volunteers with its mission, vision and values. The SMD creates systems and strategies to partner with parents to assist them in discipling their children. The SMD is a proven Leader of Leaders – Equipping, Empowering, Replicating team members in all areas of this ministry.

Modeling Biblical Character & Upholding NPC Core Values

The SMD is a person of spiritual character and who upholds the beliefs and core values of the North Pointe Church. The SMD should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ with a strong desire to be led by the Holy Spirit to accomplish the ministry work that God has entrusted him/her to steward. The SMD models a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The SMD strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions. 

LifeSpan Ministry Model

North Pointe Church has a LifeSpan ministry philosophy. LifeSpan ministry means  key ministry leaders from both NPKids & NPStudents often collaborate together in the lives of our children from Elementary Age to 18 yrs. old. We believe that we can serve the Next Generation better when we partner together in leading and building relationships with our elementary, middle school & high school students. We believe the deeper the relationships the greater impact we can make into the lives of our children.

Leadership of Student Ministry Environments (6-12th Grade)

Responsible for creating programs that provide engaging experiences and life-changing environments for middle school and high school students: 

·       Develop Scope & Sequence for Student Ministry from 6th to 12th Grade (in collaboration with the NextGen Director & Children’s Ministry) to teach Bible Stories, Bible Memory Verses, Books of the Bible, Theology, Apologetics on increasing grade levels – building upon the foundation learned in KidMin.  

·       Build teams of communicators and teachers who can creatively engage students with the truth of God’s Word and teaching them how to apply it to their maturing adolescent lives.

Oversight of Small Groups (Middle School & High School Environments)

Constructs practical onramps and systems to help students move from visiting to belonging and growing: 

·       Developing a systematic and effective use of small groups during all student environments.

·       Providing opportunities for students to discover their unique purpose, talents, and abilities. 

·       Offering small group leaders’ curriculum, coaching, materials, and creative approaches to ministry. 

·       Equip parents to help their students navigate complex topics facing teens. 

Recruit, onboard, and manage all volunteers, leaders for NPStudents

·       Care for all Team Members (relationship building)

·       Vision-casting ministry of NPStudents

Identify and manage the needed systems to support NPStudents

·       PCO database management (contact, communication, and scheduling)

·       Member Care for students & family associated with NPStudents

Develop & Evaluate NPStudents Ministry Effectiveness

·       Resourcing families as new opportunities for discipleship arise.

·       Annual Ministry Review and analysis with action steps

·       Create, manage, and evaluate annual NPStudents ministry events like Camp and Parent’s Night Out, etc.

·       Give ministry away by creating volunteer opportunities and teams.

·       Ensure Safety & Security of all students for all events on campus & off-campus.

Support, Disciple & Equip

·       Life-stage counseling and resourcing

·       Graduation, Career, Vocational and Ministry Counseling

·       Baptism counseling for Students

·       NPStudent family member care & prayer as needs arise.

·       Mission Trips & Summer Camps

Administrative Duties

·       PCO database updates, input, follow-up, first time guests. absentees (contact, communication)

·       Social Media Tools to connect with Students effectively.

·       Overseeing the financials of the ministry including credit card purchases, Amazon orders, ongoing subscriptions, and special event supply purchases.

·       Manage Student Ministry calendar to ensure cohesion with overall church plan.

·       Work with the Communication team to highlight events and ministry wins. 

·       Manage/Steward shared ministry space of Worship Center.

Student Ministry Director. (reports to NextGen Director).

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