To lead 6th through 12th grade students in our community to know, love and serve Jesus Christ. Develop, share and execute the vision of Austin Christian Fellowship (ACF) students, to fill our city with bright, Godly, capable leaders. Oversee all student ministry services, volunteers, events & student ministry involvement with ACF as a whole.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Leadership
Bring energy, vision & strategy to ACF’s student ministry.
Supervise, manage, lead & develop ACFstudents staff (including Summer Staff).
Meet with ACFstudents staff regularly as a team, as well as 1x1.
Lead development of volunteer small group leaders and other volunteer leaders.
Be a leader within the ACF staff and ministries, attending weekly worship, and being involved in other events. Highly encouraged to participate in an ACF small group.
Relationships
Participate weekly in contact work, meeting with current ACF students and students in the community through school and community activities.
Attend students’ school activities, lunches, and games.
Develop discipleship relationships with students and volunteer leaders.
Oversee and develop the small group leaders and step in when needed.
Connect with and communicate with Student Ministry parents regularly, through personal contact during church services and events, as well as email communication and other forms of communication. Develop strong relationships with parents.
Seek opportunities to get involved in local parachurch ministries (YL, FCA, etc.)
Cultivate community and relationships with student ministry volunteers.
Teaching
Teach in a large group setting 2-3 times per month.
Organize and develop teachers for other Sundays.
Lead the development of small group materials and content.
Lead the planning of curriculum for weekly services.
Oversee content for volunteer training.
Ongoing Ministry
Direct the vision of ACFstudents’ digital and online presence including social media and communication with parents and students.
Direct curriculum decisions for monthly and weekly series plans and supervise curriculum distribution.
Supervise onboarding process of new volunteers.
Supervise regular serving opportunities for students, with ACFmissions partners.
Supervise and provide vision for the planning and execution of weekly worship gatherings.
Supervise and provide vision for the planning and execution of all events including camps and retreats.
Supervise and provide vision for the planning and execution all short-term mission trips.
Review and refine policies and procedures to protect students, staff and volunteers.
Assign special projects with Student staff, as appropriate.
Direct reports
Student Ministry Leader and Summer Staff
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
College graduate required
A minimum of 2 years significant leadership experience in a ministry setting, preferably including oversight of multiple paid staff and/or volunteers
Above reproach in character and inspires this in others
Solid understanding of God’s Word and able to communicate the Gospel in a variety of settings
Relational leader with the ability to build and lead teams
Self-starting hard worker who pursues excellence in ministry and has fun while doing it
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to prayer, worship, community involvement, and missions
Track record of living, serving, and leading within community
Advocate for the mission, vision, and values of ACF
Working conditions
This job is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, as activities occur in both settings.
Physical requirements
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Religious Institutions
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