Successful candidates will possess and practice the following:

• A person of prayer in personal practice and emphasis; a student of God's Word who faithfully reads, meditates upon, memorizes, studies, and applies God's Word.
• A zeal for the triune God, His glory, and His people.
• Compassion toward the lost world.
• Exhibits emotional health and spiritual maturity in relationships and demonstrates biblical integrity.
• A winsome, team-oriented, and humble leader who displays a teachable spirit and approachability and is committed to Wildwood's stated vision, mission, and values.
• Exercises excellent judgment and demonstrates a strong ability to execute assigned tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• A high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including church leadership, staff members, parents, parishioners, and community leaders.
• Makes appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time.
• Able to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
• Maintains a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Affirms the Westminster Confession of Faith (state exceptions) and the main tenants of reformed theology—an unyielding commitment to the local church as God's plan for the world.
• Highly relational and devoted to outreach and discipleship—able to draw churched and unchurched people into meaningful relationships with himself and others.
• Creative and able to take existing or new ministry methods and make them more effective.
• Submits to authority out of submission to Christ; demonstrates loyalty and respect to constituted authority; receives direction well.

Essential Job Functions

• Promote a missional Kingdom mindset where students are eager to reach out, receive non- believers, and engage them with the Gospel.
• Develop pathways that incorporate students into the missional efforts of the church.
• Produce an annual written report outlining the team's ministry plan progress.
• Recruit, equip, train, and lead Wildwood members to serve as Student Ministry volunteers.
• Provide vision for student ministries aligned with Wildwood's mission and vision. Clearly and regularly communicate vision and ministry priorities to Student Ministry staff and leadership.
• As an active part of the teaching team, serve as the lead teacher to the Student Ministry, and preach as needed in Sunday morning corporate worship services.
• Provide biblical guidance and spiritual direction to students on an individual basis.
• Develop vital relationships with area student and college ministries.
• Keep abreast of cultural shifts and equip parents to navigate the changes. Prepare parents to effectively disciple their middle and high school-age children.
• Inspire parental confidence by providing safe and well-organized student trips, retreats, and related ministry experiences.
• Coordinate with the Children's Ministry Director to develop and evaluate a comprehensive outreach and discipleship plan.
• Actively pursue a healthy work-life balance and encourage subordinates to do the same.
• Develop and actively manage the Student Ministries budget in coordination with the Finance Team.
• Clearly communicate Student Ministry-related information with students, parents, staff, congregation, and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Executive Director.