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Full-Time
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Next Gen
STUDENT MINISTRIES ASSOCIATE
GRACE Church Bethlehem (GRACE) is a church with 150-year-old roots, infused with a pioneering spirit and calling. We recently moved into a new campus in the Lehigh Valley, one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. We are seeing God move in powerful ways in this exciting season.
We are an all-generations community of people, living in different neighborhoods, with different stories, that have all been shaped by grace. Together, we invite people to know the grace that Jesus offers. This commitment shapes how we come together on Sunday morning, and how we scatter throughout the Lehigh Valley during the week.
GRACE is committed to making disciples of the next generation. The Student Ministry Associates work with the Next Gen Pastor to grow and develop a comprehensive ministry for middle and high school students and their families, leading them to KNOW, GROW and SHOW the grace of Jesus.
GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS ·
• Develop effective student programs – including large and small group teaching environments, outreach events, community-building, and mission opportunities.
• Identify and recruit high-capacity leaders. Equip, train, and empower leaders to own a role. Continually encourage, motivate, and care for leaders.
• Work with the Next Gen team to recognize and celebrate faith milestones. (i.e. the transition to Grace Students, Confirmation, and high school graduation)
• Be awesome at communicating and relating to others, especially teens and their parents.Utilize social media, newsletters, and the website to keep everyone informed and to engage people online.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong, growing, demonstrated relationship with Jesus Christ, guided by a commitment to following Biblical principles for life and ministry.
• Evidence of healthy relationships with family and friends.
• A pastoral heart, a love for students, and a gift for challenging students towards growth in Christ.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Excited by the mission and vision of Grace Church Bethlehem and of ECO and its essential tenets.
• Energized by a fast moving and collaborative environment.
• College degree required.