Youth Pastor
Job Summary: The goal of the Youth Ministry (Middle and High School) is to build disciples for Christ, equipping them to share their faith with others. To fulfill the mission of discipleship in relational environments while engaging, equipping and empowering our students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to student ministry. This comprehensive approach is based on the understanding of the primary task of youth ministry to:
•disciple the youth and young adults into a personal relationship with God in both large group and smaller relational environments
•grow the youth ministry by creating attractive and compelling environments to which our youth can invite their non-Christian friends.
•build a team of passionate adult youth leaders/coaches to help mentor and disciple the youth
•teach the youth and young adults the Gospel and what it requires from them
•provide them with opportunities for nurture and growth
•show Jesus’ love through modeling
•challenge the youth and young adults to respond to God’s call to serve and give at our church, in their communities and world
•support and assist the parents in the process of discipling their youth
•equip the current youth to share the Gospel with their friends
•build a ministry that engages with local Middle and High schools in the area, through an on-campus ministry
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
•Be an advocate for youth and young adults and educate the congregation about the hopes, concerns and needs of youth in the local church and community.
•Help plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry.
•Mentor youth and young adults in developing their leadership skills.
•Stay abreast of new resources and changes in youth ministry and youth culture and adjust our programming as needed to maintain a current and effective program.
•Share these changes with the parents to assist them in better understanding their youth and the culture they live in.
•Participate in continuing education events and training opportunities.
•Provide parents with continuing education and training in the area of raising their youth.
•Recruit and train volunteers to serve in various aspects of youth, and young adult ministry and ensure adequate adult to youth ratios.
•Be a liaison between the church and other community organizations, people, and resources that relate to youth ministries.
•Coordinate Sunday curriculum for youth (grades 6-12) and recruit youth leaders/coaches to assist with the weekly teaching and mentoring the youth.
•Select the curriculum, teach or coordinate others teaching, for all mid-week classes.
•Provide leadership for youth leaders/coaches, mentors, and parents beyond the classroom.
•Work in partnership with schools in the area to effectively reach youth in the community and develop a strategic ministry outreach plan.
•Keep records of youth participation and manage the youth ministry budget.
•Communicate with the youth and parents in a timely manner and as effectively as possible using all available resources (email, website, bulletin, texting, etc.) This includes regular parent emails regarding upcoming events, weekly youth check in texts and periodic articles on church website etc.
•Be available to encourage, challenge, and counsel the youth, young adults and parents towards effective lives as followers of Jesus if needed outside of typical office hours
•Work in concert with the gifts and talents of other staff members and maintain a strong teamwork mentality.
•Attend all NHM Chapel sessions, Staff Meetings as well as any other regular scheduled meetings.
•Ensure that Child Protection and Risk Management policies and procedures are observed in all youth ministry settings.
QUALIFICATIONS
•Adhere to theology and values in harmony with NHM mission and values as well as our articles of faith at https://www.newhopenaples.com/
•Clear, observable commitment to Jesus Christ
•A relational and pastoral heart
•A Professional Certification in Youth Ministry or 3 plus years of experience in the area of youth ministry is preferred.
•Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement a student and family ministry within the parameters of the church.
•Must have good written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.
•Must have a proven ability to work effectively with youth, young adults, parents, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret educational materials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems efficiently and effectively while maintaining good working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, feel, reach with arms, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The building is multi-level with several sets of stairs, but is assessable and equipped with an elevator. It is a non-smoking environment.
Send resume to Kion Brooks at kbrooks@newhopenaples.com
Worship Leader
Job Summary:
The Worship Leader is responsible for planning, preparing for, and leading authentic Spirit- filled worship, proclaiming the uncompromised message of the Gospel. The position serves as an armor bearer to Senior Pastor – Grant Thigpen and central to the mission of New Hope Ministries. This position is also responsible for the technical operations, including audio, media/video, staging, lighting, and visual arts. The position provides leadership and developmental training for staff and ministry partners utilizing technical production tools. It supports all services, social media, internet-based communications, print media communications and other ministries through the design and development of video, digital motion and other communications. Directs the technical aspects of all services and other events, oversees and equips ministry partners, documents live events and provides preventative maintenance for equipment. This position reports to the Church Administrator and Senior Pastor and works in harmony with all ministry partners to fulfill the mission of New Hope Ministries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the congregation in Spirit-filled worship
Organize the elements of service flow in alignment with the Senior Pastor
Communicate the Order of Service with members of the choir, band and media team.
Direct weekly rehearsals with the choir, band and media teams that prepare for a quality services and develops new music to be introduced to the congregation in future services.
Ensure that the stage set-ups, lighting, sound system, video systems, and worship presentation software are working properly and ready for services
Build the worship presentation on ProPresenter for each week’s service. This includes such things as announcement graphics, countdown videos, and song slides.
Oversee the design/decoration of the stage to keep it fresh, orderly, and connecting with the current season or emphasis of the church
Recruit and/or develop new musicians, singers, and tech team members to carry out the vision of the service and prepare for future needs
Manage annual budget for Worship Arts and Media departments as directed by the Church Administrator
Follow the financial guidelines (SOPs) for all departmental purchases in communication with the Church Accountant and Church Administrator
Make connections with members of the congregation beyond the worship stage, while supporting the vision, mission and pastors of the church
Initiate and manage nights of worship, holiday productions and event outreaches
Build connections with B12 Kids department and Breakthrough Youth department worship groups and choirs
ABILITIES
Ability to consistently provide Spirit-led worship experiences from the overflow of their own life of worship
Skilled in vocal and instrumental direction
Proficient in playing an instrument and musical arrangement (keyboard/piano preferred)
Ability to provide excellent vocal quality and congregational engagement
Proficient in the use of lighting, sound, video and worship software and technologies
Teachable , Team player with great relational skill and a positive attitude
Ability to be a self-starter
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Coordinate media support for Event Center activities
Facilitate ministry requests made by the Senior Pastor or Church Administrator
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or above
Music Arts, Theology, or similar degree from a University, Bible School or Accredited Music School – preferred but not required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in areas of ministry or similar to those above
Experience in church with membership of 500 and above
Computer skill – working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Technologies including Social Media
Alignment with our tenets of faith – https://www.newhopenaples.com/what-we-believe/
COMPETENCIES
Strong organizational, leadership and people skills
Integrity of character based on Biblical principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High safety and risk management proficiency
Ability to work well with diverse staff and volunteers
Ability to build teams and develop engaging environments
Send resume to Kion Brooks at kbrooks@newhopenaples.com