Director of Students and Missions Full Time

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:

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.
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.
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:

Lead a Yearly Summer Mission Trip:
Plan, coordinate, and lead a mission trip that offers opportunities for service, discipleship, and spiritual growth for participants.
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.
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.