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Guys Youth Director/Youth Boys at Southwood Presbyterian Church Jobs in Huntsville, Alabama, USA at The Gospel Coalition
Position: Guys Youth Director (Youth Boys) at Southwood Presbyterian Church
The Guys Youth Director is a position for leadership, shepherding, and discipleship of the young men of our youth ministry. This position involves leading and training our youth ministry volunteers, developing relationships with the parents of Southwood, discipling our students, planning and coordinating youth events and retreats, and regularly praying for the students of High-Life, volunteers, and the city of Huntsville.
Principal Job Responsibilities
Building discipleship relationships with students
Helping lead our student leadership team (Crew)
Teaching in various youth and church contexts (Sunday school, Youth group, etc.)
Partnering with and leading our adult volunteers
Praying for students, parents, volunteers, Southwood, and our community
Planning, organizing, and executing youth events, retreats, service, outreach, mission trips, etc.
Coordinating and leading small groups for students
Personal and spiritual development in conjunction with the Youth and Families Pastor and other staff
Leading and training Summer college interns
Qualities Required
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required
Previous experience serving in ministry preferred (Internships, volunteer, etc.)
A growing relationship with Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord
A love for the various people of God in Christ’s church
Commitment to the gospel as well as practical disciplines and lifestyle that pursues Christ
A heart for serving others and a teachable heart
Passion for loving and caring for students, particularly a heart for guy’s discipleship
A desire to build unity and teamwork among the Youth staff and greater church staff
A heart for prayer in all aspects of personal and professional life
A personal desire for regular personal accountability with other men
A teachable heart for consistently growing in their competencies of practical ministry skills
Willing to become a communing member of Southwood
Pursuing healthy relationships with the young men of the student ministry and the men who lead within the ministry, which will require off-hours meetings, attending student activities, etc.
Teaching regularly including Sunday School, Youth Group (High-Life and Jr. High-Life), training, etc., which will also require participation in reading, evaluating, and choosing curriculum.
Organizing retreats for both High School and Middle School students to engage in opportunities to get out of Huntsville and grow in their relationship with God.
Meeting with the whole Youth Staff to grow through practical and spiritual training as well as plan and work collaboratively to execute the mission of the youth ministry.
Staff meeting attendance:
Weekly ministry staff meetings, Youth ministry team meetings, and as needed session meetings.
Additional
Note:
This is a ministry leadership role that has potential for development and professional growth beyond just the things mentioned. We hope to support whoever fills this role to pursue personal and professional development through mentorship, networking, conferences, and ongoing training through seminary and other learning opportunities.
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Title: Guys Youth Director/Youth Boys at Southwood Presbyterian Church
Company: The Gospel Coalition
Location: Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Category: Education / Teaching (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian)
