Director Of Youth And Outreach

                                                                         Director of Youth and Outreach

Principle Function:  The Director of Youth and Outreach, working under the supervision of the Pastor, is responsible for oversight of the ministry to students in grades 7-12. His primary responsibility is to make and grow disciples among these students and reach unchurched and unsaved people for Christ. To enhance his ministry, it is imperative that he build relationships with the students, their parents, and those who work with him in the student ministry. He is to plan and promote outreach campaigns to reach our community with the gospel as directed by the Pastor.

Responsibilities:

• Establish annual goals, objectives and plans to implement the youth ministry strategies.
• Plan and oversee all youth activities and programs.
• Work with Sunday School Director to develop and promote biblically-based education for youth.
• Lead in mentoring and encouraging students to serve others, their church, each other and our community, as well as through local and foreign mission opportunities.
• Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to the youth. Give ongoing opportunities to hear the gospel message, opportunities for discipleship and to assist them to become spiritually mature Christians.
• Plan activities that develop comradery among students and Outreach events that will draw unchurched students.
• Plan and implement outreach strategies to reach people in our community through events, advertising, and community awareness opportunities (e.g. adopt-a-highway, local festivals, etc.)
• Must communicate effectively with the church leadership, staff, parents, Youth and members of the congregation and respond to phone calls, emails and texts within 24 hours.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Serve as member of Church Council.
• Responsible for an activities report to the church at the regularly scheduled Council meetings.
• Provide appropriate material for church newsletter.
• Prepare annual budget for recommendation to the Stewardship Committee.

Requirements:

• Must be committed to Cibolo Valley Baptist Church and its mission.
• Must apply for membership along with his spouse, if married, within the first 30 days.
• Must be committed to maintaining confidentiality, especially as it relates to personal matters students and parents share with him.
• Must be committed to a high standard of ethical and moral principles, never putting himself in a position where he could be accused of inappropriate activities, behavior, or speech.
• Must have youth ministry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required or experience equivalent.
• Must be willing to undergo a mandatory background investigation.
• Will abide by the CVBC Child Protection Policy at all times.