Director of Youth Ministry: First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid,ARP

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Job Title:

Director of Youth Ministry: First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid,ARP

Job Description:

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID, A.R.P.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, ARP, located in Lake Placid, Florida, is prayerfully seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministries. FPCLP is looking for an individual who will lead and continue the development of the FPCLP youth ministry, utilize an approach that encourages and enables effective spiritual growth in the lives of middle and high school students within the church and the community. This individual will serve as a role model, guiding discipleship and directing the youth to grow into becoming part of the life of the church. Additionally, this youth director will recruit, train and coordinate volunteers and interns to support and assist with the multifaceted youth ministries.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional strategies to grow the youth group both spiritually and numerically.
• Plan and coordinate regular discipleship, fellowship, outreach or service events for middle and high school
• Recruit and train youth volunteers and workers to assist with all phases of youth ministries (planning, teaching, chaperones, administration, outreach etc.).
• Meet regularly with a youth council for personal development and accountability
• Oversee Wednesday night youth programs through personally teaching and speaking, recruiting other speakers, programming, planning games, food, music, and service-minded activities.
• Coordinate a weekly Bible study separate for middle and high school students.
• Build relationships with youth through attending various middle and high school extra-curricular activities, visiting school lunches periodically, participating in church sports ministries, and other creative relationship building
• Coordinate with worship leader to recruit and plan for a youth praise t
• Plan annual "Youth Sunday" through coordination with Praise Team Leader, Director of Music Ministries, and Pastor.
• Recruit and lead youth to help with VBS each year.
• Participate in winter retreats and summer camps each year for middle and high school students.
• Coordinate a short term mission trip for high school students every other year.
• Lead fundraising activities for retreats, camps, and missions projects.
• Develop youth to serve as leaders within the youth group (ie. small group leaders).
• Creatively reach out to connect with parents of youth who do not have a church home.
• Develop and oversee ministry to college and career students to help as youth age out of the youth group. (Start college small group).
• Communicate, plan with, and provide updates to staff, Elders, Deacons, and parents.

Supervise:

• Serve as direct supervisor to interns who will have duties associated with youth (youth outreach, youth music, sports etc.).
• Establish weekly planning and assessment meeting to utilize, develop and shepherd the interns.
• Adult volunteers, train, equip, and utilize.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Flexible working hours including Sundays and some evenings, occasional retreats and camps.
• Be part of the overall staff and mission of FPCLP, participating in weekly staff meetings, preparing and managing budgets, meeting with church leadership, participating in special activities and other duties which will occasionally be necessary.
• Conduct oneself in the best interest of the youth programs and in accordance with FPCLP's mission.
• Follow policies and procedures in accordance with FPCLP Christian Education priorities.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience in youth ministry is preferred.
• A love for youth and a passion for reaching them at the critical juncture of their lives.
• Exhibit a growing personal relationship with God.
• Strong knowledge of Scripture and Reformed Theology, and skill at teaching the Bible in real and relevant ways to young people.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of teen spiritual development, and of teen relational skills, and the challenges they face in culture.
• Excellent communication abilities and creative and engaging relational skills.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills and self-motivated.
• Create events and activities to attract unchurched youth from the community.
• Comfort and passion for working with various cultures, ethnicities, and social make up of the youth within our church and community.
• Flexibility to a variety of changing events, schedules, and priorities.
• Ability to recruit and supervise volunteers.
• Ability to recruit and supervise Interns.
• Working understanding of technology, computer and media as relevant to youth ministry.
• Must submit to and pass background screening, including criminal and drug testing.
• Physical requirements include moving and lifting of tables, chairs, and equipment for various events and programs.
• Driver's License, (willing to get appropriate licensing to drive church van and bus).

Interested candidates are requested to send the materials listed below attached in an email, to [email protected].

• Personal Resume
• Cover letter expressing your interest in serving at FPCLP
• To be included in the cover letter:

1. Describe your call to youth ministry.
2. Describe how you develop youth group meetings and activities.
3. Describe your leadership / management / shepherding style.
4. Describe your commitment and your success in sharing the gospel and ongoing discipleship

with youth.

1. Describe the most essential characteristics of an effective Director of Youth Ministries.
2. Describe your goals or aspirations in Christian ministry.

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience in youth ministry is preferred.
• A love for youth and a passion for reaching them at the critical juncture of their lives.
• Exhibit a growing personal relationship with God.
• Strong knowledge of Scripture and Reformed Theology, and skill at teaching the Bible in real and relevant ways to young people.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of teen spiritual development, and of teen relational skills, and the challenges they face in culture.
• Excellent communication abilities and creative and engaging relational skills.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills and self-motivated.
• Create events and activities to attract unchurched youth from the community.
• Comfort and passion for working with various cultures, ethnicities, and social make up of the youth within our church and community.
• Flexibility to a variety of changing events, schedules, and priorities.
• Ability to recruit and supervise volunteers.
• Ability to recruit and supervise Interns.
• Working understanding of technology, computer and media as relevant to youth ministry.
• Must submit to and pass background screening, including criminal and drug testing.
• Physical requirements include moving and lifting of tables, chairs, and equipment for various events and programs.
• Driver's License, (willing to get appropriate licensing to drive church van and bus).

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$35k-$44k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid,ARP

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP)

City, State

Lake Placid, FL

Description of Organization

PROFILE - FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID, ARP

1926 and current

The Lake Placid ARP Church held its first service on May 9, 1926, with 24 charter members present. The property, church, and manse were donated to the Home Missions Board by the E. C. Stuart family of Bartow. Reverend Robert E. Huey was the first minister sent by the Missions Board. Over the 100 years of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, the church has been served by fourteen pastors, many of whom were graduates of Erskine Seminary. The present Senior Pastor, Reverend Reid Thayer (who was Called August 26, 2025), is among them. Reverend Drew Severance has served as Associate Pastor since 1999.

In 1957 an educational wing was added to the church. A beautiful new manse was built in 1969 and was first occupied by Reverend Bob DeWitt and family. The sanctuary was enlarged in 1976 to its present size. In 1982 a large fellowship hall, church office, parlor, and classrooms were added. The educational building was expanded in 1990 to include more classrooms, a library, and a music department. Another manse was acquired in the early 1990's for the associate pastor. In 1995 a house east of the Associate Pastor's manse was purchased and is the Youth Power House. In 1999 a small house across from the church was purchased and renovated for use as the church office.

On February 17, 2002, a contemporary worship service was held in Friendship Hall, with 180 in attendance. As attendance and outreach grew, it led to the vision for a community center at the church. In 2015 construction was completed on the Genesis Center, a 20,000 sq. foot outreach building that is the home for the contemporary service, sports ministries, concerts, theatrical programs, community events, and much more.

Currently there are two services of worship each Lord's Day, May through December: a traditional service at 9:00 am in the sanctuary and a contemporary service at 11:00 am in the Genesis Center. Starting in January and continuing through Easter, there are three services, 8:00 am traditional service in the sanctuary, 9:30 am traditional service in the sanctuary, and an 11:00 am contemporary service in the Genesis Center to accommodate winter residents. At the peak during the winter, the attendance ranges from 400 to 500 for all three services.

Due to God's grace the church has steadily grown over the years. There are many ministries and programs that serve all ages. There are also numerous ways to be connected. Visit FPC's website at www.fpclp.com to explore the various ministries and programs.

First Presbyterian Church historically and currently supports several new church plants. One new church is as far away as Minnesota, and one is as close as sharing the campus of FPCLP. IGLESIA EN MOVIMIENTO is a bilingual church planted for Hispanic residents of Lake Placid.

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid is a Christ-centered congregation in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, which holds to the great truths of the Christian faith as revealed in the Bible.

WE BELIEVE:

• God is the sovereign Creator and Ruler of the universe
• Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the only Savior and Lord of mankind
• The Holy Spirit is the initiator and enabler for the Christian life
• The Bible is the infallible Word of God, the only perfect rule of faith and life
• Salvation is completely by God's grace, freely given through faith, and not earned by any human merit
• The Ten Commandments are the summation of mankind's responsibility to God and to one another
• Family Worship and Tithing are encouraged
• Church Government is by the Presbyterian system
• The New Testament sets forth a pattern of leadership by Elders and Deacons. Each congregation elects

these officers in a democratic manner.

• The Sacrament of Baptism is administered to believers and their children
• Believers may join FPC by professing or reaffirming faith in Jesus Christ or by transfer of membership

from another Christian Church

• Associate Membership is available for part-time residents who are members in good standing of

another Christian Church

Lake Placid is a small town located in south central Florida about 100 miles south of Orlando, Florida. The town is supported by seasonal visitors, recreational lake activities, and agriculture. The population within the town is approximately 2,600 people. The town supports a sprawling area of lake developments and communities that consist of approximately 27,000 people.

Racial Diversity:

• 41% White, 38% Hispanic/Latino, 12% African American, and 9% Other
• Median Household Income is $45,500.

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