Mandarin Presbyterian Church is a dynamic, multigenerational church in Jacksonville, Florida, with the mission of Loving People to Love Jesus Christ. Our Director of Middle School Ministry leads as a key member on our Next Gen and church staff teams. The Director of Middle School Ministry is responsible for overseeing the operation and structure of ministry for 6th – 8th grades.
Primary Responsibilities:
Relationships
- Actively builds relationships with middle school students and their parents
- Actively builds relationships with small group leaders, caring for their personal and spiritual growth
- Participates in recruiting and training all paid and volunteer youth leaders
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and Next Gen meetings, working cooperatively with other staff members
- Communicates with the Next Gen Administrative Assistant about MS activities
Program and Administration
- Ensures the program is aligned with the mission and vision of Mandarin Presbyterian Church
- Leads weekly programs and events including Wednesday night (Hang 10) and Sunday morning (Dive In)
- Partners with local ministries to create SERVE opportunities for students in the community
- Coordinates all youth activities with the church calendar, so as to enhance, not conflict with, the total ministry of the church
- Ensures accurate attendance and follow up with visitors and students who are absent
- Ensures smooth and strategic transition for 5th and 8th graders into new ministry areas
- Prepares and executes the annual middle school budget in coordination with the Next Gen Pastor
- Oversees the care of Youth Ministry equipment and facilities
- Leads summer camps, mission activities, Hang Ten weekend, and other church retreats as needed
Personal Characteristics and Skills:
- A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of scripture
- Passion for and knowledge of Middle School students and families in this phase
- Passion and ability to help students grow in faith, knowledge and deepening discipleship
- Excellence in building trusted relationships with Middle School students and their parents
- Excitement for family ministry strategy and working with a Next Generation team that includes overlap between Children’s and Student Ministry
- Engaging communicator/speaker
- Ability to bring energy and creativity to programs and events
- Understanding and agreement with the core values and essential tenets of ECO
- Commitment to worshipping at MPC and participating in the life of the church
- Ability to balance time, understanding the importance of self and family care
- A Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience in student ministry
Cover letters and resumes should be submitted to jloehle@mandarinpres.com.
Stats
Organization name:
Mandarin Presbyterian Church
Denomination:
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
Contact:
jloehle@mandarinpres.com
Location:
11844 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Website:
https://mandarinpres.com/
Date Posted:
September 27, 2021