Decatur
Job DescriptionPurpose of Job: The Youth Leader is responsible for leading the Rock Nation Youth partners of The dReam Center Church of Atlanta, which encompasses the ages of (0-18). The Youth Leader is expected to foster Christian worship experiences, events, and a safe Christian environment that nurtures the maturation of our younger partner base. The Youth Leader will work closely with the Lead Pastor and the Family Ministries Director to establish a cutting edge Rock Nation Youth Ministry. This position requires a high level of passion, energy, creativity, and proven effectiveness. The Youth Leader also has a complimentary scope of administrative duties related to ensuring the success of each Rock Nation service and event. The Youth Leader is responsible for leading the following key volunteer teams: Rock Nation NurseryRock Nation ChildrenRock Nation Teens Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Partners closely with the Lead Pastor, Family Ministries Director and Young Adult Leader to create an engaging and exciting weekly worship experience for the Rock Nation partners., • Provides oversight to ensure relationship, discipleship, fellowship and leadership of all Youth teams., • Regularly reviews and refreshes the worship experience for cultural relevance., • Ensures there is always an environment that encourages spiritual growth., • Care for, spend time with and disciple youth., • Plan and direct youth fellowships, retreats, and mission trips, etc., • Communicate effectively with parents about the ministry., • Actively make an effort to ensure the growth and health of the ministry., • Develop a creative Biblical teaching ministry to include spending priority hours in lesson preparation each week., • Responsible for the overall activities of Rock Nation., • Create an atmosphere for acceptance and fellowship., • Develop relationships with kids each week as well as activities that encourage fellowship with each other., • Responsible for recruiting, training, and maintaining an adequate staff of youth volunteer leaders who will minister to and disciple students during worship experiences and events.., • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Theology or related field is strongly preferred, or applicable ministry experience., • Minimum of 5 years of experience in youth leadership in a church., • Minimum two years related experience; nonprofit experience a plus., • Advance knowledge of Planning Center is a plus., • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 required., • Strong organizational and planning skills required., • Experience leading and working with multiple teams of adult volunteers., • Experience working in a church of 1,500 or more in weekly attendance is preferred., • Positive attitude with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills., • Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers towards a common goal. Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a variety of ministry issues. Ability to use sound judgment. Person of prayer and spiritual maturity., • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate directives and the church’s vision and goals., • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for ministry growth and effectiveness. Ability to clearly outline and document processes and procedures and give directives., • Collaboration: Ability to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration among ministry teams. Ability to work independently as well as able to work with virtual and cross functional teams., • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions that positively impact the church and its ministries., • Occasional travel may be required for retreats, mission trips, and conferences. E04JI802gtch407dn4j