VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

   First Institutional Baptist Church  

Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr.

Senior Pastor

Becoming a Discipling Fellowship Through Evangelism & Emancipation

Job Description: Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Title: Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults (CYYA)

Executive Summary

First Institutional Baptist Church (FIBC) is searching for a Director of Children, Youth and

Young Adults who will share and support our missionary vision of "Becoming a Discipling

Fellowship through Evangelism and Emancipation." This goal will be realized in a coordinated

effort and through the development of a strong volunteer and leadership staff by implementing

dynamic recruiting, training, motivating and support systems that will in tum be able to reach the

lost; disciple the found, and inspire all children, youth, and young adults to live as fully devoted

followers ofJesus Christ. This will aid Fmc in fulfilling its purpose of"...Believing and Living,

Going and Growing, Sharing and Caring as Active Witnesses of the Kingdom of God on Earth."

This person reports to and works under the direct supervision of the Executive Minister.

The Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

1. Will lead/follow with a servant's heart; have a visible, growing personal relationship with

Christ, and a concern for facilitating the maturity of new Christians.

2. Will recruit, train, and develop a volunteer leadership team that will assist in the success

of the CYYA ministry.

3. Will be able to lead recruitment and training of ministry volunteers and substitutes; work

with volunteers so that they are knowledgeable about expectations, well-equipped to lead

and committed to the goals of the ministry.

4. Will create and communicate a vision for CYYA ministry that will result with increased

involvement and holistic Christian enrichment of FIBC and the community.

5. Will evaluate the CYYA ministries measuring the diversity of activities that will reach

and disciple children to reach others.

6. Will develop and oversee a support and resource ministry to parents of children and

youth.

7. Will maintain a regular weekly schedule that expresses to the lay staff the passion for

excellence.

8. Will develop and monitor the CYYA ministry budget.

The Position as it relates to the Children's Ministry (newborn to 11 years old)

1. Recruit, train, develop, and promote a parent assistance and volunteer team for BABE 1

Nursery, BABE 2 Daycare, and Children's Church.

2. Observes and evaluates leaders and volunteers for effectiveness and their ability to relate

well to the children.

3. Foster effective communication with children, parents/guardians, and volunteers in order

to build and maintain positive relationships with all children and their parents/guardians

of the FIBC congregation.

4. Develop programs, ministries, and activities that provide comprehensive discipleship

development for preschoolers, children, and their parents/guardians.

5. Create fresh ways to help and work with families of young children grow in Christian

discipleship through the church's teaching ministries.

6. Collaborate with the Directors of Evangelism and Discipleship to develop age

appropriate curriculum as it relates to the CYYA ministry.

7. Develop, implement, and oversee the worship service/Children Church that is consistent,

worshipful, fun, and relevant in instructing, training, nurturing, and launching children

into the Christian service experience.

8. Build a cohesive community among the FIBC congregation and the children by creating a

culture within the church that understands and commits more deeply to the children

ministry and encourages healthy participation in the ministry.

The Position as it relates to the Youth Ministry (12yrs-18yrs)

1. Recruit, train, develop, and promote a parent involvement and volunteer team in order to

promote a parent driven ministry.

2. Observe and evaluate leaders and volunteers for effectiveness and their ability to relate

well to the children.

3. Foster effective communication with youth, parents/guardians, and volunteers in order to

build and maintain positive relationships with all youth and their parents/guardians of the

FIBC congregation.

4. Develop programs, ministries, and activities that provide comprehensive discipleship

development for youth and their parents/guardians.

5. Assess and implement innovative methods and programs to enhance the youth ministry of

the church.

6. Provide appropriate mentoring and counseling of youth in a relevant transformational

manner that will develop effective mentors for youth and from the youth.

7. Engage with youth within their age context and communication channels.

8. Partner and network with parents, local schools, churches, and community organizations

to be a champion for youth.

9. Collaborate with Directors of Evangelism and Discipleship to develop age appropriate

curriculum as it relates to the CYYA ministry.

10. Develop, implement, and oversee the worship experience that is consistent, real, relevant,

relational, and rousing.

11. Build a cohesive community among the FIBC congregation and the youth by creating a

culture within the church that understands and commits more deeply to the youth

ministry and encourages healthy participation in the ministry.

The Position as it relates to Young Adults (19 yrs-39 yrs)

1. Train, develop, encourage, and support young adults in the development of leadership

skills.

2. Foster effective communication with young adults in order to build and maintain

relationships with young adults ofthe FIBC congregation.

3. Develop and implement lessons of God's word and assisting young adults in application

and relevance to their daily lives and their unique and particular needs (Le. spirituality,

career, relationships, marriage, and other life transitions).

4. Facilitate and lead young adults to increased participation in the FIBC worship

experience as well as their integration into other FIBC ministries and activities.

5. Partner and network with local universities and community colleges.

6. Collaborate with the Director of Evangelism and Discipleship to organize outreach and

in-reach efforts that encourages a young adult presence and culture in the FIBC

congregation.

7. Build a cohesive community among the FIBC congregation and the young adults by

creating a culture within the church that understands and commits more deeply to the

young adult ministry and encourages healthy participation in the ministry.

The Person:

1. A preferable skill and gift mix would include: Leadership, Administration,

Communication, Counseling, Encouragement, Discernment, and Teaching.

2. Exhibits a Christ-like character that leads/follows with integrity, humility, compassion,

and selflessness. Must have the heart ofa shepherd.

3. Nurtures inner self through a disciplined life of daily fellowship with God in prayer and

Bible Study.

4. Have the organizational skills to define long range plans/vision for the ministry as is

relates to FIBC's vision.

5. Have the ability to inspire and attract children, youth, their parents/guardians, and young

adults through genuine love and commitment.

6. Have the ability to relate to individuals, groups, and the congregation in a winsome and

inviting matter that helps people connect with the Director of CYYA as a vital member

ofthe pastoral team.

7. Have experience successfully leading, developing, administering, teaching, training, and

promoting discipleship programs/ministries.

8. Have a passion and desire for effective leadership development, mentoring, and

succession planning within their ministry team.

9. Possess an inherent desire for accepting major challenges, developing clear

measurements and feedback mechanisms, and meeting commitments through persistence

and results.

10. Utilize time management, organization and administration skills effectively. Must have

the ability to coordinate several activities at once and quickly analyze and resolve

specific problems.

11. Possess the ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with all

levels of people, conveying a genuine concern for their needs and desire to provide

exceptional service.

Educationl Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in religion, religious education, or theology or a

comparable relevant degree is required. Graduate or seminary degree is strongly

preferred.

• Minimum of one or two years of experience working with children and youth

development and/or recreational programs.

• Knowledge of counseling techniques for children, youth, and young adults and religious

education, curriculum design and training principles for children, youth, and young

adults.

Potential applicants can refer to the FIBC website, to view and download the

detailed position description and the FIBC Employment Application. Applications will be

accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Please submit an unofficial transcript, cover letter, resume and FIBC Employment

Application to: The Rev. Cheval Dreggins  mailed to his attention at FIBC, 1141 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034.

Revised 07/24/10

Posted 08/18/10