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Director of Student Ministry

Director of Student Ministry

Saratoga Federated ChurchSan Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The full-time Pastor / Director of Student Ministry is responsible for the High School and Middle School Ministry at Saratoga Federated Church. The Director will report to the Lead Pastor and support the Mission, Vision, and Values of SFC.

Qualifications

  • Character – SFC believes that character matters, especially in its leaders. Those who lead must live exemplary lives, modeling the behaviors of the kingdom of God. Staff members are expected to live by the teachings of Scriptures. This person must be a committed Christian leader with a passion for discipling students. This leader must demonstrate a deep personal walk with Christ, integrity, proven ability to build trust and unity, be a team player, and a self-starter.
  • Culture – This leader will embrace SFC’s statement of faith, mission, values, vision, and overall team culture (See our Playbook below).
  • Competence – This leader must be able to think with vision, organize large and small events, communicate with small and large groups, and shepherd students and volunteers effectively. Bachelor’s Degree in a ministry / leadership / theological field of study Preferred. 3+ years of experience working with students preferred.
  • Chemistry – The SFC staff has a dynamic interrelation between team members. There should be a mutual respect and rapport that is consistently experienced both from and toward this leader.

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary leadership in High School and Middle School Ministry (combined and separate) for weekly gatherings, including one Sunday and one mid-week program.
  • Plan worship, teaching, small groups, and a fun activity.
  • Plan special activities / outreach events, including a summer camp experience and a winter weekend getaway (e.g., Mount Hermon or Hume Lake).
  • Coordinate service opportunities for students within and outside the church.
  • Plan and coordinate a yearly calendar of events, and regular communications with students, families and volunteers.
  • Build and lead a youth ministry volunteer team (adult volunteers and student leaders).
  • Build relationships with parents, bringing them together at least yearly for communication, encouragement, and celebration.
  • Attend regular staff meetings.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and staff to help execute ministry to parents.
  • Share responsibilities for periodic all-church, “all hands on deck” events and other pastoral duties.

    • SFC Playbook

    Why do we exist? This is our Mission Statement :

    We are followers of Jesus on a transformational journey, participating with the Spirit of God to fill the world with God’s love, justice, and beauty.

    How will we live? These are our Core Behavioral Values :

  • We recognize the image of God in everyone.
  • We give and serve with generosity.
  • We invite and pursue theological discovery.

    • What do we do? We are a Church so ...

    We respond to God in worship, gather to grow, and reach out to the lost and hurting.

    How will we succeed? These are our Strategic Anchors :

  • We create engaging and participatory experiences.
  • We offer opportunities to belong, to begin in faith, and to become like Jesus.
  • We challenge and equip people to love their local and global neighbors.

    • What’s most important right now? This is our Rallying Cry :

    Fulfill the 5 parts of our current vision : We are becoming a growing intergenerational, multiethnic community of Jesus followers who help others experience the transformational power and love of God. Our 5 areas of focused change are :

  • New Worship Gathering ~ Fall of 2025.
  • New Children’s Ministry Space ~ August of 2025.
  • New Youth Pastor / Director - Fall / Winter of 2025.
  • 5,000 hours of local service to our community by the end of 2025.
  • Move toward becoming a more multiethnic church community to better reflect our community by building a leadership team to focus on this area ~ Winter of 2025.

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