Position Type: Full Time (Exempt)
Direct Supervisor: Student Minister
Position Summary: Leads the relational and discipleship efforts of Shades Student Ministry among middle school students by investing in students, equipping volunteers, and implementing the ministry's vision and strategy.
Position Profile:
- Passionate about reaching and discipling students with the Gospel.
- Gifted in recruiting, developing, and caring for volunteer leaders.
- Relationally driven with students, parents, and leaders.
- A strong communicator and discipler.
- Organized, dependable, and able to execute ministry plans effectively.
- Humble, teachable, and emotionally mature.
- A collaborative team player who supports the vision of Shades Students.
- Called to student ministry within the local church.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and champion the discipleship of middle school students within Shades Students.
- Build meaningful relationships with middle school students and their families while providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance.
- Recruit, train, equip, and shepherd volunteer leaders who serve middle school students.
- Foster a healthy culture of discipleship, leadership development, and care among students and leaders.
- Oversee the implementation of ministry environments and initiatives for middle school students.
- Assist in the planning and execution of Student Camp, Crave Weekend, mission trips, and other student ministry events.
- Collaborate with the Student Minister, High School Minister, and Student Ministry Coordinator to accomplish ministry goals and objectives.
- Support the broader mission of the church by embracing the mission, values, and ministry strategy of Shades and assisting with church-wide initiatives as needed.
- Perform other related duties that may benefit the church as assigned by the Student Minister or Executive Staff.
