General Information

Job Title:

Director of Youth

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

A. Youth programs at St Andrew's

• Oversight of the two Sunday morning youth programs at 9.30 and 11.30, and the Friday evening program.
• Teaching and developing bible studies materials across the youth programs, that are in line with the beliefs and values of the church.
• Developing a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community where young people are encouraged to ask questions of faith, grow in their understanding of Jesus, be equipped to share their faith with others and serve the community.
• Organizing yearly youth retreats and mission trips.
• Meeting with youth, mentoring and teaching outside of the Sunday and Friday meetings.
• Identifying, recruiting, training, and supporting youth leaders. This will involve meeting with them for one-to-one bible study.

B. Young Adult Ministry

• Participation and leadership in our midweek young adults' group.
• Meeting one-to-one to evangelize, disciple and mentor students.

C. Involvement in Evening Church at St Andrew's

• This includes occasional service leading, leading prayers, and bible reading.
• Developing relationships with young adults, with the intention to disciple them.

D. Schools ministry Working closely with Associate Minister (Evangelism and Mission) in St Andrew's schools' ministry. This includes:

• Regular preaching at our link schools, Diocesan Girls School and Diocesan Girls Junior School.
• Hosting school visits to St Andrew's, which includes putting together a program of activities and talks, and liaising with representatives from visiting schools.

The closing date for application is the 30 September 2024. For enquires, please email [email protected].

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Position Qualifications:

Qualifications

The successful applicant will be a committed evangelical Christian, a humble leader, pastorally warm, hardworking, faithful to the gospel and already fruitful in a similar role. Essential requirements include:

• Excellence in bible teaching and leadership.
• High level of biblical and theological skills.
• High competence in recruiting, training and mobilizing leaders and volunteers.
• The ability to think strategically and implement programs.
• Formal theological training at a minimum of diploma level.

Application Deadline

09/30/2024

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

St Andrew's Kowloon, Hong Kong

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Anglican - Other

City, State

Description of Organization

St Andrew's is an Anglican, evangelical, international church, within the Anglican Province of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui). Located on Nathan Road in the heart of Kowloon, St Andrew's has five congregations in English and Mandarin. We are seeking a Youth Director to lead our vibrant youth ministry program, and who will be reportable to the Vicar. As a community of Christians, we acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. We find peace, joy, and purpose in his life, death, resurrection, and reign as King. Our belief is that God is not far away from us but has come to be with us and remain with us in his Son, Jesus. We exist to know God and make him known.

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