Director of Youth and Family Ministry

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Hutchinson, MN

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Director of Youth and Family Ministry

Full-Time position

PURPOSE:

To provide and administer the communication of the Gospel to children, youth, and their families by effectively leading and managing the Youth and Family ministries under the direction of the pastors.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Supervising Pastor

QUALIFICATIONS: The Director of Youth and Family Ministry shall demonstrate the ability to work in Christian harmony with children, youth, families, pastors, other church staff, congregation members, and groups in the congregation. This position calls for a commitment to the spiritual growth and development of the children, youth, and their families, Biblical teachings, and a commitment to Lutheran theology. Respect for confidential information is essential. Necessary skills include leadership, administrative, organization, operating office machines, graphic arts, computer equipment, and people skills.

DUTIES:

1. Administer and coordinate in the areas of Youth and Family Ministry
   1. Provide leadership and programming for High School ministries

• Wednesday night youth night
• Bible studies and AP Theology
• Thursday lunches
• Mission Trips
• Coordinate fundraising events to earn funding for mission trips

1. 1. Provide leadership and programming for Middle School ministries

• Confirmation
  1. Support Pastors with the confirmation ministry in teaching and lesson plans
  2. Supply overall vision and communication to confirmation guides in areas of teaching the faith
  3. Retreats
• Summer Ministries
• Release Time

1. 1. Provide leadership and programming for College Age and Young Adult Ministries

• Prodigal worship
• Mission Trips

1. 1. Development of education and support ministries for families

1. Community and Other Functions:
   1. Attend weekly staff meetings
   2. Aid families in need
   3. Develop new programs as necessary
   4. Continue to study Lutheran theology
   5. Advise and provide leadership to the Children, Youth, and Family ministry team
   6. Participate and represent Faith Lutheran in HAY(Hutchinson’s Youth Ministry network), in the Hutchinson High School REACH program and Augustana District.
   7. Monitor finances associated with youth ministries
   8. Partner with staff members to conduct and enrich youth ministry
   9. Administer Faith Lutheran Scholarship programs in connection with the Endowment Committee

1. Other Duties:
   1. Perform other duties as assigned or as needed

To apply please send a resume to Pastor Scott Grorud at [email protected] or call 320-587-2093 for more information.