Reformed Theological Seminary
Director of Youth and Outreach: Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church
Reformed Theological Seminary, Portage, Wisconsin, United States, 53901
Director of Youth and Outreach: Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church
Job Description: Director of Youth and Outreach
Proposed Job Description and Duties
Position Summary:
The Director of Youth and Outreach will give structure and coordination to grade 6-12 youth groups, as well as helping Prairie Edge Church live into its goals of evangelism and outreach in its neighboring community and the world.
Youth Director Duties and Responsibilities:
Middle School Ministry
Plan and lead at least one evening Bible based meeting per month, Sept-May
Organize regular social activities (approx. 1/month) and regular opportunities to serve in church and community
Facilitate participation in a middle school retreat
Seek ways to build relationships with students and connect them with the congregation.
Organize fund raisers as necessary.
Involved in the recruitment of 6 th -8 th grade Sunday School teacher
High School Ministry
Plan and lead, ordinarily, 2 Sunday evening Bible based meetings per month, Sept‑May.
Organize regular social activities (approx. 1/month) and regular opportunities to serve in church and community
Organize annual service projects, retreats, or special conferences, with fundraisers as needed.
Seek ways to build relationships with students, include them in worship services and the life of the congregation.
Post High Ministry
Regularly evaluate the need and opportunity for a post‑high school ministry and offer times to meet as opportunity presents itself
Encourage post‑high aged individuals to be actively involved in the life of the church
Put together a “Prairie Edger” newsletter article for each publication
Ensure the Youth Ministries website and social media are up to date
Encourage profession of faith by students at all levels, including post‑high; assist senior pastor in teaching pre‑profession classes as the need arises
Thu
Participate in worship services at appropriate times, e.g. youth services, service reports, announcements, invitations, etc.
Continue furthering skills by attending youth worker trainings
Regular attendance at worship services, to set a positive example to youth
Engaged in regular communication with parents of youth
Outreach Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, coordinate and ensure execution of various evangelistic and outreach events. Give leadership, guidance and encourage to the volunteers assembled to lead each event.
Seek out and develop opportunities to engage our neighborhood and our wider community for the cause of Christ.
Coordination of Prairie Edge’s various efforts to engage with Sunday visitors.
Research the possibility of mission and service trips for the congregation, and coordinate and give aid to the leaders of the ministries that may be involved.
Equip andóng to the congregation to live out a missional lifestyle through training, classes and seminars.
Serve as a member and possible chairperson of the Outreach Team.
Position Qualifications: Qualifications:
Personal Qualifications
Unquestioned commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a heart for the lost
A love for youth and a passion to see them grow and mature in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ
Self‑motivated, energetic, and able to manage time effectively when it comes to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to work with a variety of different persons in a kind, professional and pleasant manner,boolean to work through proper channels in cases of conflict.
Professional Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Previous experience working in youth ministry such as a volunteer or leaderChef
Must have the administrative, communication Porteability and interpersonal skills to effectively lead, teach and connect with youth
Must be willing to work in coordination with the Senior Pastor and other staff.
Must be familiar and in agreement with the teachings of the CRC and the mission and vision Prairie Edge Church.
Supervision:
The Director of Youth and Outreach will be under the authority of the Executive Committee of Prairie Edge CRC. The Director of Youth willFonts be responsible to the Senior Pastor, in consultation with the Executive Committee. They will present a written report to Council monthly, detailing ministry activities.
Compensation and Hours:
Hours: 40 hours per week
The Director of Youth shall receive compensation of $20‑24 per hour depending on the education and experience of the candidate.
The following benefits:
Paid Time Off accrual of 1 hour per every 40 hours worked
Application Deadline Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: General Information Church/Organization Name Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church
Contact Name & Contact Info 523 327-1570 ccook112@hotmail.com
Church
Christian Reformed Church (CRC)
City, State Portage, MI
Description of Organization A mid‑sized church in the Reformed tradition in Portage, MI, a community adjacent to Kalamazoo, MI.
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Job Description: Director of Youth and Outreach
Proposed Job Description and Duties
Position Summary:
The Director of Youth and Outreach will give structure and coordination to grade 6-12 youth groups, as well as helping Prairie Edge Church live into its goals of evangelism and outreach in its neighboring community and the world.
Youth Director Duties and Responsibilities:
Middle School Ministry
Plan and lead at least one evening Bible based meeting per month, Sept-May
Organize regular social activities (approx. 1/month) and regular opportunities to serve in church and community
Facilitate participation in a middle school retreat
Seek ways to build relationships with students and connect them with the congregation.
Organize fund raisers as necessary.
Involved in the recruitment of 6 th -8 th grade Sunday School teacher
High School Ministry
Plan and lead, ordinarily, 2 Sunday evening Bible based meetings per month, Sept‑May.
Organize regular social activities (approx. 1/month) and regular opportunities to serve in church and community
Organize annual service projects, retreats, or special conferences, with fundraisers as needed.
Seek ways to build relationships with students, include them in worship services and the life of the congregation.
Post High Ministry
Regularly evaluate the need and opportunity for a post‑high school ministry and offer times to meet as opportunity presents itself
Encourage post‑high aged individuals to be actively involved in the life of the church
Put together a “Prairie Edger” newsletter article for each publication
Ensure the Youth Ministries website and social media are up to date
Encourage profession of faith by students at all levels, including post‑high; assist senior pastor in teaching pre‑profession classes as the need arises
Thu
Participate in worship services at appropriate times, e.g. youth services, service reports, announcements, invitations, etc.
Continue furthering skills by attending youth worker trainings
Regular attendance at worship services, to set a positive example to youth
Engaged in regular communication with parents of youth
Outreach Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, coordinate and ensure execution of various evangelistic and outreach events. Give leadership, guidance and encourage to the volunteers assembled to lead each event.
Seek out and develop opportunities to engage our neighborhood and our wider community for the cause of Christ.
Coordination of Prairie Edge’s various efforts to engage with Sunday visitors.
Research the possibility of mission and service trips for the congregation, and coordinate and give aid to the leaders of the ministries that may be involved.
Equip andóng to the congregation to live out a missional lifestyle through training, classes and seminars.
Serve as a member and possible chairperson of the Outreach Team.
Position Qualifications: Qualifications:
Personal Qualifications
Unquestioned commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a heart for the lost
A love for youth and a passion to see them grow and mature in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ
Self‑motivated, energetic, and able to manage time effectively when it comes to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to work with a variety of different persons in a kind, professional and pleasant manner,boolean to work through proper channels in cases of conflict.
Professional Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Previous experience working in youth ministry such as a volunteer or leaderChef
Must have the administrative, communication Porteability and interpersonal skills to effectively lead, teach and connect with youth
Must be willing to work in coordination with the Senior Pastor and other staff.
Must be familiar and in agreement with the teachings of the CRC and the mission and vision Prairie Edge Church.
Supervision:
The Director of Youth and Outreach will be under the authority of the Executive Committee of Prairie Edge CRC. The Director of Youth willFonts be responsible to the Senior Pastor, in consultation with the Executive Committee. They will present a written report to Council monthly, detailing ministry activities.
Compensation and Hours:
Hours: 40 hours per week
The Director of Youth shall receive compensation of $20‑24 per hour depending on the education and experience of the candidate.
The following benefits:
Paid Time Off accrual of 1 hour per every 40 hours worked
Application Deadline Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: General Information Church/Organization Name Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church
Contact Name & Contact Info 523 327-1570 ccook112@hotmail.com
Church
Christian Reformed Church (CRC)
City, State Portage, MI
Description of Organization A mid‑sized church in the Reformed tradition in Portage, MI, a community adjacent to Kalamazoo, MI.
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