Lexington Guys Student Ministry Associate at Southland Group

Lexington, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student ministry, Leadership development, Curriculum development, Event planning, Community outreach, Pastoral care, Public speaking, Team collaboration, Problem solving, Google suite, Mentoring, Relationship building

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Position Summary: Do you know, understand, and have a passion for students? Do you thrive on building a team in a diverse/urban environment? Our student ministry team is looking for a high energy team player who will take our ministry to the next level! Essential Position Responsibilities: * Oversee all aspects of middle school and high school guys groups at our Lexington Campus: * Develop relationships in the community with schools and organizations in order to build bridges into culture to help reach lost and broken students. * Engage with the next generation by regularly attending extracurricular school activities (sporting events, school plays, concerts, etc.) as well as Southland After School Program. * Assist in planning/executing regular weekly gatherings for middle school and high school students that will challenge them to cultivate a genuine relationship with Jesus. * Serve as a member of the LEX Students teaching team. * Develop small group content/curriculum to help students go deeper in their walk with Jesus. * Recruit, train, and develop small group leaders who will lead and love our students and engage them in community. * Recruit, train, and develop an adult leader team for The Hub — the student version of Help Desk where students and parents are welcomed, checked-in, and Southland Students merch is sold. * Coordinate and organize local and/or global service trips for middle school and high school students. * Partner with parents to help them win at home and lead their student’s spiritual development. * Provide additional assistance and support as needed in other campus ministry areas. * Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Seasonal Support: * Assist in the planning and execution of our trips for students: * MS/HS Camp trips with Lexington Campus (2 weeks in summer) * Fall Retreats with Lexington Campus (1 weekend in fall) * Winter Retreats with Lexington Campus (1 weekend in winter) Campus Specific Responsibilities: * Support, assist, and collaborate with Lexington Student Ministry Lead when needed and/or necessary. * Be present as a member of our Lexington Campus in the implementation of ministry strategy. * Help with walk-ins and other pastoral care as part of the staff rotation and assist with campus-specific events. What we are looking for: * A strong belief in the mission and core values of Southland. * A spirit of humility and service. * Desire to see lost and broken people know Jesus. * Gift of articulating the Gospel in a way that’s clear and conversational. * An ability to lead others in ways that helps them grow in their faith. * An ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment. * Attention to detail and the ability to solve problems quickly. * The ability to receive feedback and work as part of a large team. * Familiarity with Google Calendar and the Google suite of products. * A desire to grow, learn, and improve. * Follows the lifestyle guardrails of Southland and conducts their personal life according to the Bible’s instructions. The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday and will include regular evening responsibilities. Sound like you? We'd love for you to apply!

Responsibilities

The associate will oversee middle and high school student groups, develop curriculum, and recruit and train volunteer leaders. They will also coordinate service trips, attend school extracurricular activities, and provide pastoral care to students and families.