DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES
(Job Description)
Approved: 03/28/2024 by SPRC
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Under the Direction of the Senior Pastor, the Director of Youth & Family Life Ministries is a full-time position and will be responsible overall for the youth programs and adult ministry programs of Kingsland First Methodist Church. The position is considered salary exempt as described in the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.
The following responsibilities are included but not limited to:
Youth Ministry
Review, select, implement and teach Biblical Curriculum in accordance with Methodist doctrine.
Implement, oversee and manage Ministry Safe program for youth ministry volunteers.
Review, submit, and maintain program budget.
Schedule, promote, coordinate, and oversee weekly and monthly programs.
Oversee use and scheduling of the Youth Building.
Schedule, promote, coordinate, and oversee church sponsored outreach opportunities to the community.
Coordinate and oversee 3rd party organizations to provide services to the youth.
Oversee Youth Praise Band.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee youth service projects & mission trips.
Coordinate, plan, and oversee youth trips.
Coordinate volunteers in guiding, mentoring, and instructing youth.
Adult Ministry
Assist in the promotion of small group activities.
Assist in the promotion of Sunday school classes.
Review, submit, and maintain program budget.
Purchase curriculum for adult programs as needed/requested.
Schedule, promote, coordinate, and oversee weekly and monthly programs (i.e., Family Night Supper/ Potlucks).
Oversee outreach opportunities to the community (i.e., Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.).
Acts as the staff point of contact for adult programs and activities.
Ancillary Responsibilities
Present the “Welcome Announcements” in the weekly worship service.
Conducts home and hospital visits of church members in need of spiritual guidance, prayer, and counseling as needed or as requested by the Pastor.
Be responsive and available to volunteers whenever they are available to meet/communicate (i.e., after 5pm and weekends).
Attends and participates in the monthly Church Council meetings.
Attends other church committees as directed to facilitate the growth and operation of ministry programs.
Personal Requirements
A mature relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord
Regular practice of spiritual disciplines
A person of prayer
Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit and seeks to walk in the power of the Spirit
Strong relationship skills
Teachable
A health balance of work and rest in their life
A person of integrity who has a good reputation with those inside and outside of the church
Knowledge, Gifting, Skills, Abilities, Experience
Strong abilities and experience in equipping leaders and working with teams
Ability to connect relationally with adults, youth and parents
Good teaching ability and communication skills
Ability to work closely with other ministry staff, governance board and ministry leaders to see that the church’s objectives are accomplished
Proven ability to develop and implement strategy
A willingness and ability to pioneer new things and inspire others to new initiatives
Preach in the Sunday worship service as needed.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
Accountability
The Director of Youth & Family Life Ministries is part of the staff and accountable to and under the supervision of the Senior Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) as outlined in the Kingsland First Methodist Church Personnel Policy.
To apply please submit your resume to office@kingslandfmc.org