Minister of Students           (Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Shelby NC)

Full-time Position

 

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church seeks a full-time minister to students and their families who can meet students where they are so they might discover God is already in their midst. Our student ministry is built on nurturing strong bonds within a community that offers relatable and relevant faith formation, and providing a safe place that honors the challenges of the students. Students include both children (K-6) and teens (7th-12th).

The successful candidate will not only minister to the student group, but also to their families and to other students in the community of Shelby and Cleveland county.

General Description:

 

  1. Facilitate the work of the Student Ministry in order to create an intentional, holistic ministry to elementary, middle, and high schoolers that invites students into embracing and embodying Christian faith in their daily lives and decisions.
  2. Recruit, equip, and empower adults (with a passion) to serve students to implement ministry, care, and outreach to students and their families.
  3. Develop relationships with students and their families through faith-building curriculums, activities, trips, and courageous conversations.
  4. Create ways for ministry to reach out to area students in the larger community.
  5. Provide coaching and care for students and their families. Make referrals to the Servant Pastor/Teacher or other responsible persons as needed.
  6. Encourage and facilitate student involvement/leadership in worship and ministry groups.
  7. Fund-raise money for student experiences which demand significant funds such as mission trips, retreats, and camps.
  8. Be a life learner about ministry with students through “on-going” education, books, articles, conferences, and reflection.
  9. Work within the ministry budget.

   10.   Perform other duties as assigned by the Servant Pastor/Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. A Christian… A Believer in Jesus Christ as the son of God.
  2. Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 year’s experience working with students.
  3. Knowledge of biblical and theological disciplines.
  4. Competent in the following areas: leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse populations, maintain the confidentiality of any information he/she encounters, able to see, hear, and speak, valid driver’s license.
  5. Willingness to continue education by obtaining a Master’s degree. (Church assistance will be provided; five year commitment upon completion of the degree).
  6. Successful criminal, drug, and sexual misconduct background check.

 

Preferred (not required)

Master of Divinity Degree; Master’s in Social Work, or related field.

 

Please send resume to mt_calvary@bellsouth.net ATTN: Student Minister Position

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