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Shelby County, KY Area Director

Young Life · Shelbyville, KY · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Job Specific Working Conditions

In order to engage effectively with ministry, this individual will need to live locally in the Shelbyville, KY area.

Ministry Functions

  • Spiritual Development — “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
    • Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
      • Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.
        • Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
          • Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
            • Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area, is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
    • Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.
      • Develop consistent gatherings with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
  • Resource Development

    • “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
      • Provide leadership to the TDS team and committee in finding partners to own the area vision and budget.
        • Develop and lead the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.

    Direct Ministry

    • “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.
      • Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
        • Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club;
          • Lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.

    Ministry Support

    • “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.
      • Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
        • Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.

    Training

    • Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years.
      • Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure; Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) training).

    Education

    College degree preferred

    Qualifications

    • Must have completed Core Training —Phase One.
      • Proven leadership skills.
      • Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
      • A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
      • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
      • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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