Full-Time Director of Youth & Family Ministry
Evangelical Community Church
2192 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 542-9025
www.eccfellowship.org
- Youth & Family Ministry Philosophy
Evangelical Community Church recognizes that it is the parents who are chiefly responsible for raising their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. As parents strive to effectively disciple their children in the Christian faith, we seek to come along side, equipping them for the task, and standing strong with them in a culture that is increasingly hostile to the Biblical vision for our children. Our role is to complement the parent’s teaching as their children become mature believers in Jesus Christ, bearing the fruit of the Spirit, to the end that they will be compelled to reach out to their non-Christian friends with the good news of the Gospel.
Job Overview
The Director of Youth & Family Ministry will demonstrate a strong commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord while developing and implementing a family oriented youth ministry, which is consistent with Evangelical Community Church’s Reformed view of Scripture. In addition to helping equip families to teach and train their youth in matters of the Christian faith, emphasis should be given to helping the youth develop a Biblical world view such that the precepts and principles taught in Scripture are integrated into their daily life in thought, word and deed.
In addition to responsibilities of the youth and family ministry, the Director of Youth & Family Ministry will be required to spend approximately 20% percent of the time assisting the pastor in general pastoral duties.
The Director of Youth & Family Ministry is responsible for youth in grades seven through twelve.
- Areas of Responsibility
- • With the oversight of Evangelical Community Church’s pastor, participate in, teach and oversee the various weekly Christian education opportunities available to the youth of the church.
• In conjunction with the Children’s Ministry Director, develop and teach classes and/or seminars to help parents grow in their call to raise children who love and serve the Lord.
• Develop and maintain vital relationships with the youth.
• Plan and meet regularly with parent advisory team.
• Meet individually with parents periodically.
• Recruit, train and disciple volunteers to assist with youth ministry activities.
• Plan and lead weekly junior and senior high youth groups.
• Plan and lead annual junior and senior high retreats.
• Plan and lead annual baccalaureate services for graduating college and high school seniors.
• Plan service projects for youth and their families.
• Plan and lead annual mission trip through the EPC denomination or other agencies.
• Plan and lead weeklong junior high local outreach (mission focused).
• Plan and direct a weeklong resident camp for approximately 15 students, 4th-8th grade.
• Maintain regular office hours and attend staff meetings.
• Assist in the development of the church’s annual youth budget.
- Personal Attributes
- • Strong commitment to Jesus Christ and a thorough understanding of Reformed theology.
• Able to clearly and effectively communicate the truth of the Gospel and Scriptures in a manner understood by the youth of the church.
• Possess a solid understanding of today’s youth culture and how it affects the thinking of today’s youth.
• Capable of working well with volunteers; having the ability to recruit, disciple, train and retain volunteer support for the Youth & Family Ministry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage the budget of the Youth & Family Ministry.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Professional in appearance, etiquette and interaction with others.
- Experience and Training
- • Excellent leadership and team building skills.
• Experience in leading a youth and family ministries program where the focus is on equipping families to be the primary teachers in the discipleship of their children.
• Seminary training or Master’s of Divinity degree from a conservative seminary is desired.
• Must meet the qualifications of a Ruling Elder in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Reporting Relationship
The Director of Youth & Family Ministry is ultimately accountable to the church Session (Elders), but is under the supervision of the Head of Staff (Pastor) on a day-to-day basis. As a member of the staff, the Director of Youth & Family Ministry will also interface cooperatively with other staff members, volunteers, parents, youth and the congregational members of Evangelical Community Church.
Contact Information
Interested candidates should e-mail their cover letter and resume to jyoung67@cinci.rr.com or contact Jack Young at (513) 522-1700.
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