Grace Lutheran Church is GRATEFULfor one's interest in the position of Director of Youth Ministry. Grace is a member of the NALC, North American Lutheran Church. The church family is committed to the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. In keeping with the Lutheran Confessions, the church believes all doctrines should and must be judged by the teaching of Scripture.

Grace Lutheran Church is a congregation committed to discipleship and strive to be a body of believers who are growing in the faith and sharing the love of Christ through the church's work and ministry.

If interested, Please submit a resume and cover letter with a minimum of three references with the submission. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews of qualified candidates will be conducted as applications are received.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Job Description

TITLE: DIRECTOR of YOUTH MINISTRY

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Youth Ministry is the advocate for the youth of the church (grades 7-12) and will foster an atmosphere that ensures these youth mature in the faith and become spiritual leaders in the assigned churches, dormitories, and school environments.

This is a flexible part-time to full-time salaried, exempt position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

Develop and maintain discipling relationships with seventh through twelfth graders and parents and work to implement a vision for change from a staff-driven to a congregationally owned model of ministry.

• Maintain focus on discipleship as the goal of all events, activities, and relationships.

· Provide care for youth and the youth's families, especially in times of crisis.

• Inspire, equip, organize, delegate, and affirm adults to conceive, plan, and implement social and service activities for youth.
• Plan and lead an annual youth mission trip and other offsite weekend retreats.

· Participate in Faith Journey/catechism for seventh through twelfth grade youth including facilitating Sunday morning Sunday School lessons in cooperation with other trained adult leadership and spiritually mature youth.

· Prepare interested 10th graders for Affirmation of Baptism 12th graders for Commissioning to Public Discipleship.

• Facilitate activities, including youth group, in cooperation with other adult leadership.
• Work with the pastor(s) and other worship leadership to incorporate youth into the worship life of the congregation.
• Support the youth of the church in the extra-curricular activities at school and in the community.

· Create publicity, budgeting, and reports as necessary including publicizing events, managing the annual budget request process for youth ministry, creating weekly reports for required staff meetings and a report for the Annual Congregational Report.

· Partner with support and encourage the Director of Children's Ministry.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum of high school diploma; baccalaureate degree preferred

Work Experience: A minimum of one year's experience in youth ministry

General Work Skills Required:

• Confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and lives a consistent Christian witness
• Has a deep passion for high school aged young people
• Likes and works well with people, demonstrating a team approach in the workplace
• Manages time effectively and productively
• Exhibits initiative and industry and produces quality work in a timely manner
• Is creative and innovative
• Possesses or takes initiative to obtain necessary job knowledge and skills
• Communicates clearly and correctly, whether orally or in writing

Specific Job Skills Required:

• Ability to relate well to youth and people of all ages
• Ability to recruit, direct, coordinate, train, encourage, and minister to adult leaders
• Ability to communicate biblical truths and the doctrine of the North American Lutheran Church
• Ability to teach and communicate clearly
• Ability to maintain confidences and demonstrate discretion and wisdom
• A willingness to enter into significant relationships to build trust and ultimately to encourage each youth toward maturity in Jesus Christ
• Physical ability to be actively involved in a wide range of activities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher; and able to learn other necessary computer software programs

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits for this position will be commensurate with applicant's experience and Grace ministry plan.