Lakes Free Church

Director of Middle School Ministry

Full-Time

Director of Middle School Ministry Position Summary: The Director of Middle School Ministry provides vision, leadership, and hands-on ministry for our students in grades 6-8. This role focuses on helping middle school students grow in their relationship with Jesus, connect with the church community, and partner with families. Major Responsibilities: Ministry Leadership and Vision - Develop and implement a clear, biblically grounded vision for MS ministry that is aligned with Lakes Free vision and mission. - Plan and lead Weekly programming (Wednesday evening youth group, Sunday morning classes) - Create a welcoming, engaging, and spiritually formative environment for our students. Discipleship and Student Engagement - Disciple students in their faith through teaching, mentoring, and small groups. - Encourage student participation in church life, service, and outreach events. - Plan and implement special events and retreats. Volunteer Recruitment and Development - Recruit, train, and support a team of adult volunteers. - Provide ongoing support and encouragement for our leaders. - Ensure a healthy volunteer-to-student ratio for all events. Partner with students’ families. - Provide consistent and clear communication with students' parents regarding all ministry activities and program direction. - Equip parents to disciple their children at home. - Be a resource to families. Administration - Manage ministry budget - Maintain student records - Administer ministry calendar. Working Relationships: - Accountability – The Director of Middle School Ministry is accountable to the Executive Pastor in the performance of their duties. - Collaboration – The Director will partner with the Director of Student Programming for Administrative leadership. - The Director shall be a member of the Student Ministry Team and work with them to carry out all their responsibilities. Personal Qualifications: - Evidence of a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. - Must have a love for students and a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with youth, parents, and staff. - Experience in building and working with a lay youth ministry team to carry out the youth ministry goals. - A seminary degree or a college degree with an emphasis on Christian ministry. - Be in full agreement with the Free Church Statement of Faith. - Be in full agreement with and support the Lakes Free Mission Statement, Constitution, By Laws, and Policy Statements. - Able to teach in a relevant, impactful manner. - Able to manage the administration of a larger student program. How to Apply: Submit the following application documents in MS Word or PDF file format. - Letter of interest – Include the earliest date you would be available to start if selected. - Resume – Include the contact details that will allow us to contact you confidentially. - Three references – Include at least one professional and one pastoral reference (required). References will only be contacted if a candidate is under continuing consideration at the conclusion of the application review and initial interview steps. Send email to: search@lakesfree.org - Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. - All applications will be handled with confidentiality.