Youth Ministry

Job Description

Job Description:

All staff of FMC, a Global Methodist Community of Faith, are considered part of the ministry team. No matter what one’s job description, all is done “as unto the Lord” and in a spirit of teamwork for the ministry of the Church. How one accomplishes their work is a witness for Jesus Christ and is as important as ministry production.

The Youth Community Outreach and Youth Pastor position is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic and comprehensive youth outreach plan that supports and advances the mission and community of FMC. We consider this team member a missionary to the youth of Carteret County. Accordingly, the intention would be that this team member is out in the Carteret community fifty percent of their time with the other fifty percent participating in church youth ministry for FMC. An undergirding philosophy for the youth ministry of First Methodist Church is B4: Be, Belong, Believe, Become.

This is an exempt, full-time position with benefits. Salaray is negotiable and dependent on education and experience. The ideal candidate will be ordained in the Global Methodist Church or be on the path to ordination.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for connecting the hearts of students grades 6 through 12 to Christ. She/he will build an authentic Christian community by connecting the hearts of these students to each other and simultaneously to Jesus Christ. This staff member will plan and execute educational, recreational, and missional projects throughout the year.

Qualifications: -Professes the Christian Faith and Christ as his/her Lord and Savior. -Believes and supports the doctrines of the Bible, the Wesleyan Way, and the Global Methodist Church -Commitment to personal discipleship, personal holiness, and an articulated sense of calling to the youth ministry at all levels. -A positive countenance and spirit

• Be energized by engaging others in worship, discipleship, and service
• Commitment to teamwork with all staff and especially with the Children’s Ministry Staff
• Has a time management plan of action that is followed
• Has developed organizational skills with both youth and adults
• Participates in Sunday worship and other special worship services as directed by senior staff
• Participates in fellowship events of FMC, discipleship opportunities of FMC, and missions of FMC
• Is supportive of the values and Senior Pastor’s vision and leadership.
• Reports to the Associate Pastor
• Is reachable by cellphone at all times
• Abides by Ministry Safe standards at all times and the Rule of Three

Responsibilities:

• Plans and Leads weekly youth discipleship ministries on Sunday evenings and throughout the week
• Volunteers and Leads in youth community outreach – there is a vibrant FCA and Young Life presence in Carteret County that this position needs to connect with for opportunities to best serve our youth and church community. This includes area schools as well.
• Training adult leadership to help in all areas of this ministry
• Participation and helping plan the missional activities that engage youth – currently there are three major mission outreach projects at FMC that must be attended to year-round. They are Project MHC (Many Hands for Christ), summer mission to Costa Rica, and Extended Table Ministries- these are lay led ministries, but the Youth leader should be involved in planning and execution.
• Support of youth of the church and community in their various activities outside of church such as sporting events, school events, and community events
• Support the work of Larry Hughes, Our Worship Committee Leader in his work with our acolyte program

Financial Management:

• Prepare annual ministry goals and objectives with a corresponding budget focused on the Vision Statement of FMC.
• Approve all expenditures of this position within the parameters of the budget approved by the Church Council.
• Follow the financial management procedures of FMC with all supporting documentation being provided to the FMC Administrative Assistant in a timely manner as laid out by the Administrative Assistant. All expenses must be accompanied by receipts for such expenditures.

Information Technology: FMC embraces the use of current and emerging technologies as an effective tool for conducting ministry.

• Employees will use only church provided or approved technology during the couse of their ministry activities. Personal use of technology will be monitored for appropriate content as per Christian principles and doctrines.
• Time will be given to learn the primary features of technology provided to maximize return on investment and maximize its benefit within this ministry.
• Intellectual property developed during the courses of employment at FMC will remain with FMC if a separation of employment takes place.
• New technologies will be reviewed and approved by the appropriate members of staff as assigned by the staff Communications Director.

Continuing Education:

• Discuss with your immediate supervisor an annual plan for continuing education that will be submitted with the budget as part of your benefits package.

Supervision and Evaluation:

• Reports to Associate Pastor
• Abides by the published terms and conditions of FMC as published in the Personnel Policy Manual