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Christ the King Is a Charismatic Personal Parish of the Diocese of Lansing with a Focus on Helping Our Parishioners Fall In JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Christ the King is a Charismatic personal parish of the Diocese of Lansing with a focus on helping our parishioners fall in love with Jesus, in the heart of His Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit. As a 'personal parish' of the Bishop, we do not have a territory that we are responsible for like most parishes but instead are officially called to minister to Catholics who are seeking a deeper presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Our liturgies and overall ministry are oriented to encourage growth in the power of the Holy Spirit and the charismatic gifts that He wishes to provide. We’re a parish of intentional disciples, committed to the mission of the New Evangelization. ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Pastor SUPERVISORY Shared supervision of the Life Teen Music Director, direct supervision of the RESPONSIBILITY: volunteer youth ministry team. FLSA STATUS: Exempt HOURS: Full-time. Some evenings and weekends are required. Christ the King offers a competitive compensation and benefits package SALARY: commensurate with qualifications and experience. Lead a parish youth ministry program founded in the Gospel that inspires and GENERAL ignites the Holy Spirit in the hearts of the youth, with the goal of forming life- SUMMARY: long, intentional disciples in the heart of the Roman Catholic Church, on fire with the power of the Holy Spirit. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Development • Collaborate with the pastor in the recruitment, training, assignment, and evaluation of the high school youth ministry team and small group leaders. • Establish weekly communication with parents of high school students that will both keep them informed of high school youth ministry activities as well as provide assistance and support in parenting their teenagers. • Recruit, train and develop a team of high school students to assume leadership positions with the middle school ministry program (Fuel). Program Development and Administration • Gather data to understand the interests, attitudes, beliefs, and formation gaps of the youth. • Assess data in light of the goals, components, and dimensions of youth ministry to foster lifelong, intentional discipleship of the teens in the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. • Direct catechesis of the high school students of the parish • Working with the pastor and the youth ministry team, develop programming that will lead high school students into a deeper relationship with Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit, in the heart of the Church, including but not limited to: o Weekly Life Nights (Sundays) o Weekly Charismatic prayer meetings (Tuesdays) o Two annual weekend retreats o Participation in Steubenville Youth Conferences o Service Projects o Coordination of the high school leadership development program, Fuel. • Plan events and activities specifically designed to recruit new students—both inside and outside the parish—into the program. • Develop annual budget and track program expenses against that budget. Maintain necessary records. • Determine effective means for promoting and publicizing programs and activities. • Provide opportunities for youth to hear and respond to the Gospel message to spread the good news. (Service opportunities, retreats, conferences, etc.) • Attend all parish staff meetings and submit required reports timely. • Effectively evaluate all aspects of parish ministry and set goals. Foster Discipleship & Evangelization • With the help of the volunteer team, deliver the weekly program, routine small groups and the calendar of events. • Have an active presence in local schools and home school co-ops to evangelize, build relationships with teens, and encourage them in their faith. • Meet with parents regularly to help them deal with student issues and to train them on best practices for raising a high school student in the faith. • Serve as a mentor and resource to youth and the parish as needed • Develop and foster a culture among the teens that is focused on evangelization and discipleship. Serve as a Liaison • Keep the parish community informed of the youth ministry programs. • Work closely with the Director of Religious Education to ensure that catechesis is consistent with the direction the whole parish is moving, to ensure continuity and a smooth transition between Confirmation (middle school) and high school, to assist in the RCIA program for teens, and to assist with other periodic needs for the religious education program. • Advise, communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with other parish and diocesan organizations. • Stay informed of developments directed toward improving youth ministry through attendance at diocesan, regional, and national conferences; regular reading and updating through current periodicals and websites; and membership in youth ministry associations. • Develop a network for reaching out to youth, particularly those who may not have a strong faith. Christ the King Catholic Church Director of Youth Ministry Page 2 of 3 www.ctkcc.net Job Description • It is expected that the Director of Youth Ministry join and be an active member of the parish in order to be visible and available to youth and their families at Masses and other parish events. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Critical Characteristics: Strong personal relationship with Jesus and a deep love for His Church • Passion for evangelizing and discipling high school-aged students • Joyful, authentic, charitable and courageous • Excellent verbal and written communicator • Natural leader and influencer • Thrives in team environments • Self-starter with strong initiative • Effective organizer, planner, and implementer • Mission driven • Creative problem solver • Working knowledge of social media platforms Education and Bachelor's degree or equivalent in theology, catechetics or a related Formation: educational field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in youth ministry, as a catechist or involvement in other parish ministry required. Must have stayed current on trends in catechetical ministry. Additional Must be a practicing Catholic active in his/her parish. Must have a valid Requirements: driver's license. Must pass background check and attend Virtus Child and Youth Protection Training. Physical Demands: While performing duties, employee has to sit for long periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks, and answer telephone calls. The position also requires some standing, stooping, and bending when coordinating various educational programs and presentations. Employee is expected to work onsite. Some travel is required throughout the school year. Weekend and evening work is required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Application Instructions: Please send your cover letter, resume, employment application (http://www.ctkcc.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Employment-Application1.pdf), and statement of faith to Barbara Morgan at [email protected]. Your statement of faith should be roughly two-five paragraphs long and describe your faith journey, current spiritual disciplines, and any experience you’ve had with the Charismatic Renewal. Christ the King Catholic Church Director of Youth Ministry Page 3 of 3 www.ctkcc.net Job Description .
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