Director of Students and Missions

Director of Students and Missions Job Description

Principal Function:
The Director of Students and Missions will oversee Radiant Church’s Student Ministry (grades 6-12) and Missions Ministry, providing leadership, vision, and strategy for engaging youth and mobilizing church members to serve locally and globally.

Direct Report:
Lead Pastor

Full Time: 40+ hours per week.

Specific Skills Needed:
Relational:

• Foster personal connections with students, parents, staff, and church members.
• Coordinate and facilitate student ministry activities and mission outreach initiatives with staff and volunteers.

Organizational/Planning:

• Understand and align with the church’s mission, vision, values, and culture.
• Develop and execute plans for student worship services, Bible studies, outreach initiatives, and mission projects, ensuring consistent communication and coordination with church leadership.

Self-Motivator:

• Effectively manage time and responsibilities with a strong work ethic.
• Create and maintain a proactive and positive ministry environment, leading by example.

Character Qualities Needed:

Team Player:

• Serve the church as a flexible, moldable member of the ministry team, adapting roles and duties as needed to meet the church’s evolving needs.
• Collaborate interdependently with other staff members and volunteer leaders, working toward the shared mission of the church.
• Support the Lead Pastor’s vision, values, and direction for the church.

Culture and Chemistry:

• Promote a positive, vibrant church culture by cultivating healthy relationships with staff, church members, and volunteers.
• Maintain a positive attitude and reject gossip or negativity in the church culture.

Mature Christian Character:

• Model godly Christian character and serve as an example of living a Christ-centered life.
• Exercise discretion and wisdom in relationships, social media usage, and public practices that reflect the mission of the church.

Essential Job Functions

Student Ministry Duties:

1. Lead Wednesday Night Student Worship Services:
• Plan and lead engaging worship services for students in grades 6-12.
• Deliver relevant biblical teachings and create a space for worship, connection, and spiritual growth.
2. Oversee Sunday Morning Bible Studies (Grades 6-12):
• Organize and lead Bible studies, providing curriculum oversight and mentorship for students.
• Ensure an atmosphere of learning, discipleship, and community for all students involved.
3. Develop a Ministry for Parents:
• Create a supportive and engaging ministry for parents of students.
• Provide resources, events, and communication that strengthen families and foster discipleship at home.

Missions Ministry Duties:

1. Lead a Yearly Summer Mission Trip:
• Plan, coordinate, and lead a mission trip that offers opportunities for service, discipleship, and spiritual growth for participants.
2. Facilitate Adult Missions Teams to Promote Local Missions:
• Partner with and lead adult teams to engage in local missions, serving the community in practical ways.
• Mobilize and inspire church members to participate in outreach initiatives that impact the local community.
3. Lead a Tuesday Night Outreach Small Group:
• Facilitate a weekly small group focused on outreach, encouraging Radiant members to actively engage in serving the community.
• Provide training, support, and resources for group members to live out their faith through acts of service and evangelism.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other staff and ministry leaders to ensure the overall mission of Radiant Church is supported and achieved.
• Uphold and promote the vision and mission as defined by the Lead Pastor.
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and support as needed.
• Participate in strategic planning, meetings, events, and organizational development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Character and Culture Expectations:

• Maintain a vibrant and growing relationship with Christ.
• Demonstrate maturity in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity (1 Timothy 4:12).
• Model servant leadership and foster an inclusive, encouraging church environment.