Job Description

Position:  Director of Youth Ministries

Cathedral of the Rockies (FUMC Boise)

7 17 N. 11^th Street, Boise ID 83702

Please send cover letter and resume’ to Jwalker@boisefumc.org  closing date May 30th

Church Mission: We are a church that seeks to Love God, Love People, and Follow Jesus.

Mission of Youth Ministry: Our Youth Ministry exists to Lead others into the love of Christ, Open our hearts to all, be Visible examples of Christ’s love, create opportunities for youth to Encounter God, and to Develop loving relationships.

The Director of Youth Ministries position assumes a leader committed to team-building.  We expect you to give your all, but we do not expect you to do it all. 

This is a half time position.  He or she will report directly to the Senior Pastor and other immediate supervisor as assigned. The basic responsibilities of the Director of Youth Ministries are listed below.  Please note that these are not all-inclusive; other tasks may be assigned. 

Spiritual Formation and Self-Care: Exhibit a Christ-centered life.  Show evidence of a commitment for spiritual growth (i.e. personal prayer, Bible study, etc.).   Seek out and be open to receiving spiritual direction from others.  Honor and model a healthy life style (spiritually, emotionally, and physically).

Worship Leadership: Be an effective worship leader/facilitator. Organize and plan youth worship services with skill and care.  Participate regularly in Sunday morning worship.  Cultivate youth presence and participation in church overall.

Administration:  Attendance at weekly worship meetings and monthly management.  Work well within committees and other small group teams.  Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.  Implement policies and procedures (including Safe Sanctuary).  Ensure deadlines are met on time.  Work as a productive and supportive leader of Youth Staff Volunteers, Parent volunteers, and youth leadership team.

 Discipleship:  Be an engaging teacher and Bible study leader.  Encourage youth to

       grow in their faith by teaching United Methodist theology, practices, and polity.     

       Demonstrate competence in basic theology and biblical studies. Demonstrate a  

       comprehensive spiritual knowledge needed to perform the primary tasks of youth    

       ministry.  Work to expand the number of participants, volunteers, and youth in  

       leadership.

Mission Issues:  Live out the mission, vision, and values of the United Methodist Church and Cathedral of the Rockies.  Communicate the mission of the church in word and deed.  Engage in mission by leading the youth to help those in need, participating in local and/or foreign missions and mission trips, and challenging the youth to take seriously the needs of others.

Evangelism: Create an inviting, hospitable, open, and safe environment that offers youth and their families the opportunity to engage in Christian fellowship.  Model outreach and challenge youth to reach out to those not active in a congregation.  Clearly present the good news message of Jesus to others.  Train and equip youth in the church to share their faith with others.

Pastoral Care:  Provide support to youth and their families through prayer, counsel, and encouragement.  Develop a working knowledge of the resources within the church and surrounding community that can offer youth further support.  Create an environment in which our youth minister to each other.

Leadership: Lead the youth ministry into God’s vision for it by identifying, equipping and developing emerging lay leadership.  Provide a strong sense of direction for the youth ministry.  Demonstrate strong organizational skills; delegate appropriately; understand the youth director’s role and function within the church.  Honor confidentiality.  Dress appropriately for both the task and the context of a church.  Maintain appropriate relationships with church staff, volunteers, and youth.  Understand and manage conflict in a positive manner.  Respect and honor all persons.  Be punctual and prepared for assignments.  Be present and engaged in the community.

Team Building and Equipping: Effectively build teams to multiply ministry; be an effective recruiter; coach and equip laity to be in ministry; share credit for successes with the team; actively seek out new people to be in ministry; invest in emerging leaders.  Demonstrate consistent and effective leadership; cast vision for positive change; be open to new ideas; seek to be surrounded by highly competent people; build consensus for new ideas and be able to implement them; believe the best days of the church are in the future.

Basic Qualities and Qualifications Desired

Experience in youth ministry leadership

4-year college education required

Formal youth ministry certification or education highly desired

Commitment to participate in continuing education

Wanted:  Church Pianist for Living Hope ~ Kuna United Methodist Church.  Provides music for worship services; rehearses with and accompanies the choir.  Requires intermediate to advanced skill in playing.  Must pass background check.  Email request for job description to kunaumc@gmail.com.   Submit resume including playing experience and references to:  Church Pianist Position; Living Hope ~ KUMC; PO Box 17; Kuna, ID 83634 or by email to kunaumc@gmail.com .  All applications must be received no later than Friday, April 5, 2013.

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