Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
1255 Collier Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
https://www.atlantawestside.org/
Full-Time
Posted: May 20, 2024
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Description
About the Role: We are excited to find the next leader of Westside Student Ministry – someone who loves Jesus and students as much as we do. In collaboration with our Family Ministry Pastor, they will cast & implement vision, gather people, and relationally minister to students (grade 6-12)
Key Responsibilities:
Create and implement a vision for impactful, Gospel-centric student ministry
- Create a vision for student ministry at Westside, together with our Family Ministry Pastor
- Bring vision to life through programs, events, and relationships with students and parents
Lead Westside student ministry programs & events
- Lead existing student ministry programs for Middle School and High School students
- Lead and teach Sunday School with support of staff and volunteers
- Plan & execute additional events through the school year and summer
- Administratively support student ministry (e.g., teaching schedules, parent & student communications, up-to-date ministry calendars, Westside Instagram posts, etc.)
Relationally disciple Westside students
- Foster a compelling, gospel-centered culture for students, staff, and volunteers
- Gather people through formal, programmatic events and informal get-togethers including a mixture of large group, small group, and one-on-one settings
- Build deep and lasting relationships with students
Recruit, manage, and support paid staff and volunteers
- Recruit, supervise, and manage 1-2 Westside student ministry coordinators
- Recruit & support volunteers for both Middle School and High School student ministry
Faithfully and collaboratively serve as a member of the Westside staff & church body
- Collaborate with Family Ministries Pastor to continuously improve student ministry
- Participate in regular prayer, mentorship, accountability, and fellowship with staff
- Participate as an active and attending member of Westside
Salary: $60K-$89K
Requirements
Qualifications (Faith, Character, and Experience):
Faith:
- A commitment to the Church and the Reformed theology as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith, including:
- Deep conviction of the primacy and authority of God’s Word in faith and life
- An abiding, intimate walk with Jesus that is anchored in the grace of God
Character:
- Fragrant embodiment of the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
- A Christ-like-ness that loves and includes all parts of the body (James 2:1)
- A commitment to excellence, demonstrated by love of people, self-motivated preparation, organization, punctuality, creativity, and time management (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience in student ministry (paid or volunteer) preferred but not required
- * Ordination (or working toward ordination) required to be a Student Ministry Pastor