Regional Student Ministry Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive scope and sequence to provide the opportunity for students to come to Christ and grow in Christ
• Support Impact Team members to ensure continuity and excellence in student small groups across all campuses
• Manage operations of student ministry, create content, and provide resources to student leaders and parents
• Develop and create monthly gatherings that provide students with relevant and actionable content
• Analyze & maintain health of student ministries church wide (10% of overall attendance engaged in small groups)
• Aid in planning and coordination of student ministry events and attendance at all retreats, camp, student ministry gatherings, etc.
• Assist staff members with the development and implementation of church-wide strategies
• Personal and ministry development through studying and observing trends in student ministry (approved conferences, networking, etc.)
• Aid in the preparation and successful execution of student camps
• Maintain master PCO for student ministry monthly environment
• Serve as subject matter expert for student ministries
• Recruit, lead, and equip Impact Team members to support events, monthly gatherings, and small groups, including student & adult leaders and host homes
• Recruit and equip Impact Team members to support student camp
• Other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: College degree or equivalent, relevant experience required. One year of experience in student ministry or ministry leadership position (paid or volunteer) is preferred
• Knowledge and Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, ability to learn and use Emmanuel’s systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology, demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated, demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information, demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity
• Cultural & Spiritual Expectations of Staff: At Emmanuel Church, we hold staff accountable to living out our mission of seeing people come to Christ and grow in Christ by relentlessly pursuing those that are far from God. Staff will be active & engaged in the church through serving, participating in a group, attending service, and tithing. They will be spiritual leaders who actively pursue a relationship with Christ, practice spiritual disciplines, and uphold biblical standards. All staff agree to abide by staff expectations & uphold the staff values through their daily behaviors and actions, maintaining and contributing to a healthy culture. In addition, staff members will: Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church, Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values, Regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events, Agree to abide by Emmanuel Church’s Expectations of a Staff Member which include: Financial support of the church with your household's tithe, Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings, Participate in community through small group, Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period of time off work each week)
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands, Required to read, speak, and hear, Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus