Male Associate Director of Student Ministry

A large, passionate, welcoming, and caring United Methodist church in Hoover, AL, a suburb of Birmingham, is looking for their next full-time Male Associate Director of Student Ministry to join the team and bring a great balance, serving under the full-time female director of student ministry. Riverchase United Methodist Church is seeking an individual who is deeply relational, empathetic, and has excellent communication skills.  

The right candidate will have a deep love for teens, especially middle school students- since this will be their primary ministry focus. He will have a strong emotional intelligence, be extremely organized, and be willing to step outside the church, spending time with students on their turf, possibly joining them at the school for lunch or attending one of their events. This individual will also be very well versed in all forms of electronic communication, and have a humble heart with a willingness to take direction from others.  

Qualifications for this position include 1-3 years of experience serving in youth ministry, a general understanding of the Bible, and alignment with United Methodist teachings. This person will also have strong leadership skills, empathy, and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively in front of larger audiences. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. To apply for this position, resumes along with any questions may be sent to Heather Quiroz at heather.quiroz@ministryarchitects.com