Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

We are Rock Springs UMC, a small community church (www.rsumc.org) located in a fast growing setting at 1100 Rock Springs Road in Lawrenceville GA. We have an opportunity for a part time position with the responsibilities of:

·         Spiritual Development

·         Organization

·         And Administration

of our church programs for middle/high school youth and young adults 18 to 34 years of age. This is an excellent opportunity for a person who has a passion for engaging youth and young adults in the ministry to follow Jesus Christ and the doctrines of the United Methodist Church.

This position will report to the Senior Pastor and work with the appropriate laity and church committees to:

·         Establish curriculum/study plans that include Christian living, knowledge of God, Jesus and His teachings, Christian History, world religions, Methodist history and basic theology.

·         Develop and implement weekly programs containing worship, Bible study, prayer, and social (fun) activities for youth and young adults.

·         Develop a trusting relationship with youth and young adults to increase their involvement in the church.

·         Work with parents/guardians to enhance youth participation in the life of the church.

·         To grow and nurture the ministry through engagement to the community that surrounds the church.

Qualifications and Skills

·         Demonstrates personal spiritual maturity and integrity

·         Demonstrates theological agreement with the church purpose, goals and mission.

·         Has relevant education and experience with youth and young adults.

·         Is able to communicate and operate effectively with contemporary youth and young adult culture.

·         Demonstrates the ability to be a self-starter working with minimal supervision and flexibility in working hours.

·         Demonstrates care for youth/young adults of all ages, their faith, their life and their future in and outside the church through programs and development of personal Christian goals.

Interested persons should send resume via email to grandy_mimi@bellsouth.net. Attn: SPRC Chair or by regular mail to Rock Springs United Methodist Church, 1100 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville GA 30043. Attn: SPRC Chair.