Director of Middle School Ministry

Department: Highland Kids Students Families

Exempt or NonExempt: Full Time Exempt

Reports to: Pastor to Students

Direct Supervisor of: N/A

Tier: Director Tier

Work Schedule: Sunday Thursday 9am 5pm

Our vision: leading all generations to find and follow Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The Highland Kids Students Families Department seeks to advance and support the vision through proclaiming the Gospel equipping and resourcing families for life and godliness and discipling the next generation of believers to be Christ followers.

The Middle School Ministry plays a vital role in leading and discipling students in grades 78 through relational ministry engaging programming and intentional partnerships with parents and volunteers. This role focuses on volunteer development relational discipleship weekly programming retreats mission trips and collaboration with the Student Ministry team to create a thriving ministry environment that meets the unique needs of middle school students.

The Director of Middle School Ministry reports to the Pastor to Students working closely to align vision strategy and ministry goals. Additionally this role collaborates with the Pastor to Students to ensure a cohesive and effective student ministry across all age groups.

DESIRED RESULTS/IMPACT OF THIS POSITION

A Thriving Volunteer Team Volunteers feel equipped supported and empowered to disciple middle school students effectively.

Deepened Student Discipleship Middle school students develop a personal faith foundation and engage in meaningful relationships with God and others.

Engaging and AgeAppropriate Programming Weekly gatherings capture the energy of middle schoolers while fostering spiritual growth.

A Strong and Impactful Confirmation Program Students gain a firm understanding of their faith leading to meaningful commitments to Christ.

Transformational Retreats & Mission Trips Events help students encounter God build friendships and grow in their faith and faith practice.

Strong Parent Partnerships Parents feel supported and engaged as key influencers in their students spiritual journey.

Unified Ministry Team Collaboration within the Student Ministry staff fosters alignment creativity and shared vision.

By achieving these desired results the Director of Middle School Ministry will contribute to the overall mission of the church fostering the spiritual growth of students and supporting the churchs vision to engage families and make disciples.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Development & Leadership

• Recruit train and equip volunteers to serve as small group leaders mentors and event leaders.
• Foster a strong culture of relational discipleship among volunteers ensuring middle school students feel known loved and supported.
• Provide ongoing encouragement training and development opportunities for volunteers.

Relational Discipleship

• Build meaningful relationships with middle school students creating a safe and welcoming environment for faith development.
• Develop small group environments that encourage authentic discussions and ageappropriate discipleship.
• Identify and mentor student leaders equipping them for spiritual growth and service.
• Conduct regular contact work with middle school students in our community.

Weekly Programming

• Plan develop and lead engaging weekly gatherings designed for middle school students.
• Create fun interactive and Christcentered experiences that encourage spiritual growth.
• Collaborate with the Student Ministry team andPastor to Studentsto develop relevant teaching content worship experiences events and activities suited for middle schoolers.

Confirmation Program

• Oversee and implement a Confirmation program that helps middle school students deepen their understanding of faith and commitment to Christ.
• Develop and teach curriculum that aligns with the churchs theology guiding students through essential Christian beliefs.
• Recruit and train mentors to walk alongside students throughout the Confirmation process.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions activities and experiences that encourage students to take ownership of their faith.
• Plan and execute a Confirmation retreat or milestone event to celebrate students faith journey.
• Partner with parents to equip them in supporting their students Confirmation experience.

Retreats & Mission Trips

• Plan and execute annual middle school retreats camps and mission trips that foster spiritual development.
• Organize logistics recruit volunteers and provide leadership for these events.
• Ensure that all retreats and trips align with the churchs mission and vision.
• Collaborate with thePastor to Studentsin planning and executing student ministrywide trips when applicable.

Parent Partnership

• Partner with parents to equip and resource them as disciple makers of their middle schoolers.
• Communicate regularly with parents through meetings resources and regular updates.
• Provide opportunities for parents to engage with the middle school ministry and its events.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with thePastor to Studentsto ensure alignment in vision strategy and programming.
• Partner with thePastor to Studentsto develop longterm ministry goals and initiatives for student discipleship.
• Contribute to overall ministry planning creative brainstorming and problemsolving.
• Support broader church initiatives and foster connections between middle school ministry and the larger church community.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Education: A bachelors degree in education theology child development or related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience: Preferred 3 years of experience in Student Ministry or related field
• Skills:
  • Microsoft office financial management software database management.
  • Passion for middle school ministry and a calling to invest in the lives of students.
  • Strong leadership communication and relational skills.
  • Ability to recruit train and develop volunteers effectively.
  • Teamoriented with a heart for collaboration and unity.
  • Experience leading student leadership development programs (preferred but not required).
• Abilities: frequent lifting under 30 lbs.; and ability to maintain composure under pressure

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ABILITIES

Frequent lifting under 30 lb

Frequent bending stooping lifting; sitting for extended periods

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

Loves Jesus the people of HP Pres the city of Dallas and the world

Affirms and supports ECO (our denomination) Essential Tenets

Acts as an advocate of the culture and vision of HP Pres

Commits to and exhibits our Team Culture Values:

Deeply abiding in Jesus

We > Me

Defiant joy in the trenches of ministry