Youth and Family Minister

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The Western Heights Church of Christ in Sherman, Texas is a growing church north of Dallas which presently has an average weekly Sunday morning attendance of 350-400. We are looking for a full-time Youth and Family Minister to work with our 6-12 grade students and their families. To find out more information about our church, ministries, leadership, the Sherman area, and details about this opportunity, please go to our church website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DISCIPLESHIP

• He is available to study with students and families to assist in making faith decisions.
• Actively encourages spiritual leadership in students and encourages students and
  families to be actively involved in all areas of the church.
• He works with students to develop and encourage a life of discipleship and faith centered
  decisions.
• Pursues and develops strong, healthy relationships with all students and parents.
• Provides resources to parents to assist them in faithfully leading their families.

YOUTH EDUCATION

• Develops and leads high quality Bible classes on Sunday morning and Wednesday
  evening.
• Recruits and trains others to help teach high quality Bible classes on Sunday morning
  and Wednesday evenings.
  Works with church members, other ministers, and elders to develop a well-rounded,
  spiritual Bible education curriculum.
• Plans appropriate activities and devotional programs to support the students’ spiritual
  growth.
• Maintains availability to students as they struggle with individual Bible passages or
  concepts.

COMMUNICATION

• Establishes and maintains open means of communication with students, parents, church
  leaders, and the congregation.
• Provides content for weekly church emails, bulletins, and announcements; develops
  content for the church website and app.
• Actively maintains appropriate social media accounts.
• Regularly meets with and updates the Youth Ministry Support Team.
• Regularly meets with elders and ministry staff.
• Actively fosters a culture of unity and openness with the youth group, other ministers,
  elders, and the congregation.

ADMINISTRATION

• Coordinates the development and implementation of a youth program that aligns with the
  mission and vision of Western Heights Church of Christ.
• Develops and maintains the annual youth ministry budget in coordination with the
  finance ministry and church leadership.
• Coordinates the Leadership Training for Christ (LTC) program with the LTC Leadership
  Team, including locating event coach volunteers and travel logistics.
• Coordinates and takes part in specific youth events, such as camps, mission events, and
  service projects.
• Works with the elders and other ministers to develop and maintain a summer youth
  internship program.
• Maintains appropriate and regular office hours.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Maintains a level of community involvement and outreach with area youth events and
  organizations.
• Makes hospital and home visits as needed.
• Preaches on a fill-in basis as needed.
• Seeks continuing education through traditional education means, seminars, conferences,
  or personal study programs.

Job Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who exhibits the following
qualities:

• One who loves the Lord and works towards discipleship in his
  life.
• One who has a deep passion to share his love of the Lord with
  others, especially the young.
• One who values unity in the youth group and church and is a
  strong team player.
• One who works to bring a level of joy and positivity to the youth
  program.
• One who can create an engaging, energetic classroom
  environment while maintaining a level of structure and purpose.
• One who is willing to bridge barriers between diverse groups,
  such as different cultures, socioeconomic groups, etc.
• One who is a functional administrator capable of maintaining a
  budget, the youth schedule, and travel logistics for missions,
  camps, etc.
• One who is or has recently served in a youth ministry role
  (youth minister, youth internship, or interim youth program
  leadership position).
• One who is currently an active member of a Church of Christ.
• We also prefer that the candidate:
  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in ministry, Bible, or related field or
    has successfully completed a course of study from a biblical
    studies program associated with the Churches of Christ.
  • Is bilingual (Spanish) or willing to learn Spanish.
  • Values singing in worship experiences with teens.
     

Application Information

A church profile with additional information can be found on our church website.

If you have any questions, please email Rusty Sherry at rusty@westernheights.org.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for our Youth and Family Ministry position, the Search Committee requests that you
send the following:

• Current Resume 
• Philosophy of Ministry Statement-one page
• Photos of Self and Family
• Any personal social media profiles or links

You can send all information to ymsearch@westernheights.org.
 

If you prefer to send via standard mail, please send to:
Western Heights Church of Christ
Attention: Search Committee
800 Baker Park Dr.
Sherman, TX 75092