Job Description

Snapshot

Location: Nashville, TN

Denomination: Presbyterian

Weekly Attendance: 1,112

The Role: Director of Youth Ministries

Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs

Mission

Helping people know, love, and follow Jesus Christ into a life of love to the glory of God.

God created us to flourish in relationship with him, with one another, with ourselves, and with

creation. He extends the invitation to know him through his son, Jesus Christ. The more we get to know Jesus, the greater our understanding is of his character and love for us - and the more we will love him in response. He empowers us by his Holy Spirit to follow him into his life of

other-centered self-giving love, bringing glory to God, reflecting his beauty, goodness, and truth

together.

Vision

West End Community Church's vision is to help people know, love, and follow Jesus Christ, guiding them into a life that glorifies God. The church focuses on fostering spiritual growth through various ministries, including programs for adults, kids, youth, and young adults, as well as offering care and support during challenging times. Their vision also extends to local and global outreach, emphasizing service and community engagement. The church is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where individuals can grow in their faith and connect with others.

Values

West End Community Church values a gospel-centered approach to life, focusing on helping

people know, love, and follow Jesus. Their core values include creating a warm, welcoming

environment, providing authentic leadership, and encouraging spiritual growth through worship,

study, and community involvement. These values are reflected in their ministries for adults, kids,

youth, young adults, and their care and mission outreach programs. The church is committed to

fostering a supportive, inclusive community that nurtures faith and serves both locally and

globally.

Beliefs

We are grateful for the gift of the Bible, which we humbly receive and affirm to be God’s Word.

Within its pages, God reveals his truth, goodness, and beauty to us. Written in the shape of a

story—the Bible is the account of God’s relentless pursuit of his people that unfolds as a fourfold

plotline of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. As the story develops, we discover the

abundance of Jesus as he leads us on our journey. This rich and comprehensive narrative forms

the bedrock of our faith.

To ensure our understanding of these foundational truths remains faithful to Scripture, our church

adheres to the Westminster Confession of Faith as its doctrinal standard. For more information,

visit:

About the Director of Youth Ministries

The Director of Youth Ministries is a key leadership role within the church, responsible for

overseeing and developing programs aimed at nurturing the spiritual growth and development of

middle and high school students. This individual serves as a shepherd and pastor, equipping both volunteer leaders and paid staff to effectively engage with youth. They will cast a compelling vision for the youth ministry, ensuring that it aligns with the church’s broader goals, and foster a dynamic, relational ministry culture that prioritizes connection with students, parents, and volunteers.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Laura Stacy, Director of Family Ministry

Supervises: Youth Team (5 Directors)

Responsibilities:

● Teaching and Development

○ Develop, organize and lead the Sunday Morning ministry to students, including

regular large group teaching

○ Develop, organize and lead small group discipleship ministry to bring students to

maturity in Christ, personally co-leading one small group of students

○ Oversee student leadership team for high school students

○ Lead and shepherd youth ministry staff to thrive, and grow the youth ministry

using their unique God-given talents

● Relational Ministry

○ Meet regularly with students fostering relationships, while encouraging and

directing them toward a committed relationship with Jesus (1v1, school lunches,

games/plays, etc.)

○ Shepherd and grow a community of volunteers to invest in the lives of students and

lead in the various programs of the youth ministry (fellowship, coaching, care,

accountability, etc.)

○ Meet regularly with the youth staff, volunteers, and parents (check-ins,

accountability, lunch, etc.)

● Communication and Events

○ Oversee all communication to leaders, students and families, including social media

○ Develop and implement a strategy for events (i.e. camps, mission trips, community

building, etc.) that foster relationship building, spiritual maturity, and advancement

of the kingdom

○ Aid in the development, communication and execution of ministry related offerings

designed to equip youth families both to internal audience (staff/volunteers) and to

broader ministry base (students/parents/congregation)

○ Additional leadership tasks/thinking as needed

Candidate Profile:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Director of Youth Ministries:

Education & Experience

● Undergraduate degree required: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (like theology,

education, or a related ministry discipline).

● Seminary degree preferred but not required: While a seminary degree (Master of Divinity,

for example) is valued and beneficial, it’s not a strict requirement for the position.

● 3+ years of ministry experience: Ideal candidates should have a strong background in

ministry, with practical experience working in church settings, engaging with diverse

groups, and leading programs.

○ Alternative experience: Open to candidates with experience in working with

students, whether in the classroom, camp settings, or as a full-time student

ministry leader.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Proven ability to develop and execute strategic ministry initiatives and programing.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

● Experience in team leadership is helpful.

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

● A personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

● Church membership and active participation required.

● Gatherer: Demonstrated ability to bring people together, create a sense of community, and

connect individuals in a church or ministry setting.

● Personality Type: High in relational and social interaction (I/S personality), with moderate

task-oriented abilities (D/C) according to DISC assessment.

● Discipler: Proven ability to spiritually and relationally develop volunteers and ministry

teams, equipping them for increased responsibility and service.

● Team Player: Ability to collaborate with others in ministry settings, creating a supportive

and harmonious environment for both leaders and participants.

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