Director of Student Ministries

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
High Point, North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2024
Categories: Church/Ministry - Other
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $50,000 - $65,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

Welcome to Wesley Memorial!

Why this is a great place to work

Wesley Memorial is a warm-hearted, growing and theologically orthodox Methodist congregation. Over the past three years, we have grown by 250+ new church members. We are a people who are passionate about teaching God's Word, reaching out in love to our community, and sowing for another great awakening of the Holy Spirit. Our student ministry currently welcomes 100+ youth each week, and our future is bright.

Come join a dynamic and growing ministry team!

 This position is responsible for engaging in authentic relationships with students and their families, equipping students and young adults in their faith journey through training and programming, and empowering them to spread God’s word and make disciples.

What are we looking for?

• Recruits lay volunteers to support student and young adult programming.

+ Proven track record of developing student leadership teams via discipleship and integrating students into the life of the larger congregation.

• Provides direction and guidance to ministerial interns assigned to student and young adult programming along with lay volunteers who assist with the programs.

• Responsible for the financial management of assigned programming including the budgeting process, expense management, as well as expense reporting to the designated church financial manager.

• Maintains contact with students and young adults attending schools, colleges and universities or other corporate training or internships, advising them of campus ministries and other opportunities where they are and offering opportunities to reconnect when they are back in the area.

• Excites parents to include their students in church programming using a variety of communication methods.

• Excites students and young adults to participate in church programming using a variety of communication methods.

• Ensures that the broader community is aware of opportunities utilizing a variety of communication and marketing channels.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith and serving God through the faith formation of students and young adults, as well as an acceptance of the doctrine and policy of the Methodist Church.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Education/Christian Ministry or related field. Masters preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of significant, successful experience in developing Student Ministry programs in medium or large congregations.

• Working knowledge of theory and techniques required to manage and maintain a vital student and young adult ministry in a large congregation.

• Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing and leading volunteers.

• Demonstrated experience with basic financial management of programming and events.

 

About Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is a growing and vibrant congregation located in the Triad area of North Carolina. We are a theologically orthodox Methodist church that is firmly rooted in the Wesleyan tradition. God has great plans for Wesley Memorial. Come join a wonderful staff and ministry team! 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading the praise team and the congregation in contemporary worship through music.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                 

Leads the Praise Team

  • Discerns the talent level of the various Praise Team members and ensures that musical selections are consistent with the abilities of the team.
  • Organize and lead the Praise Team in rehearsals and in worship services.
  • Organizes a rotation of musicians and vocalists
  • Recruit new team members and shepherd existing members

Prepares and Leads Music for 9:45am Contemporary Worship Service

  • Facilitate a weekly worship experience that is yielded to the Holy Spirit and empowers God’s people to worship God in spirit and in truth
  • Stays current on contemporary musical trends.
  • Studies and understands the demographics of the congregation.
  • Coordinates with the Contemporary Worship Associate Pastor and/orSenior Pastor regarding worship themes.
  • Plans music consistent with themes and the liturgical calendar.
  • Equipment maintenance

Other

  • May be assigned other tasks by the Senior Pastor and/or clergy team

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Minimum High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Demonstrated experience performing and leading musicians in a contemporary worship setting
  • Knowledge of music from a wide variety of styles that are appropriate for Christian worship
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills

 

Interested applicants? Email cchilton@wesleymemorial.org to submit their resume and a video of a recent worship service

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