Full-Time Student Ministry Leader at Crown Point CRC (Crown Point, IN)

The purpose of this position is to guide a thriving, comprehensive and expanding ministry with the teens of Crown Point Christian Reformed Church and in the surrounding community, in line with our vision to be a church that Radiates God’s Love, Raises Christ Followers and Reaches One More.

TRAITS OF THE STUDENT MINISTRY LEADER

The Student Ministry Leader Will:

• Have a mature relationship with Christ and be willing to become a member at Crown Point CRC
• Have a genuine love for, and strong rapport with, teens
• Demonstrate visionary, strategic and relational leadership, and have a heart to develop leaders
• Be a graduate or fourth year student of a Bible college or Christian liberal arts college, preferably with a degree in Theology, Christian Education, or Student Ministry. A thorough knowledge of the Bible is essential
• Have knowledge and skill in the philosophy, psychology and principles of Christian education. Experience preferred in an established successful youth program/para-church organization
• Be sensitive to needs and pressures of teens, with knowledge of possible solutions to help spiritually and offer counsel
• Be able to teach, train, and disciple adult volunteers
• Agree and adhere to the mission, vision, values, and doctrinal statements of the church
• Be in good physical and mental health
• Be a self-starter, able to work both independently and as an integral part of the staff team
• Possess needed organizational and administration abilities
• Respond proactively to changing needs throughout the daily and weekly schedule

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the Junior High (7th and 8th grade) and Senior High (9th thru 12th grade) student groups
• Provide relational connections and discipleship for teens within the church 
• Develop relationships and connections with teens in the surrounding community, and work to integrate them with teens from the church
• Assist (recruit, train and support) the congregation in fulfilling its baptismal vow to nurture children in the faith and encourage parents in their role as primary disciplers of their teens
• Encourage and lead Profession of Faith classes in collaboration with the Elders
• Provide vision and direction to the adult Student Ministry volunteers
• Develop student leaders by creating responsibilities and opportunities for growth
• Engage student groups in mission activities; plan, organize, and carry out relevant 
• conferences, retreats, mission trips, service projects etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested to carry out an effective student ministry
• Work collaboratively to carry out church-wide initiatives in cooperation with the Ministry Staff
• Maintain proper upkeep of the ‘Soul Hub’ (The Parsonage)
• Have basic graphic arts, technology, Microsoft Office, and social media skills for communication with teens, adults and the community

Administrative Responsibilities

• Actively orchestrate/aid in the Sunday morning activities of the church (worship, Bible study, etc.)
• Have regularly scheduled office hours             
• Maintain a well-planned, carefully balanced program throughout the year, coordinated with the church calendar of events
• With the input and support of the Student Ministry adult volunteers, establish and maintain a philosophy of Student Ministry and annual goals

Reporting Structure and Hours

• The Student Ministry Leader will report to the Lead Pastor and communicate regularly with other church staff
• Position requires a minimum of 45 hours/week with flexibility to work evenings and weekends