PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Lead the Valley Free Student Ministry which exists to establish students in the gospel and to inspire and equip them for a genuine and abiding faith in the Lord.

QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate has the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership as found in I Timothy 3:2-7 (Character), Titus 1:5-9 (Leadership), Ephesians 4 (Equipping), and
I Peter 5:2-5 (Humility). They also have a dynamic personal spiritual life, an ability to accurately communicate God’s Word, a heart for pastoral care, and an alignment with
the vision of Valley Free.

• Passion for God: Demonstrates an authentic and active relationship with God
• Passion for Ministry: A passion for seeing students come into a personal relationshipwith Jesus Christ, grow spiritually, and deepen their relationships with fellow
  believers
• Relational: Driven to build real relationships with and among students
• Teaching: Displays a spiritual giftedness in biblical teaching
• Leadership: Skilled in working with students in a variety of settings, recruiting, leading and managing volunteers, facilitating a student ministry leadership team, curriculum oversight, written and verbal communication skills, volunteer training
• Vision: Further develop, communicate, and implement a vision for the student ministry at Valley Free
• Education: College degree and/or experience in a related field
• Other Qualities: Flexible, Collaborative, Organized, Teachable

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate student ministries including program and leadership development, ministry structures, and curriculum
• Provide biblical teaching which will be used during youth group, Sunday School, and the occasional Sunday morning preaching opportunities
• Relate closely with middle school and high school students, church staff, student ministry leadership, and church families
• Mentor students in a variety of contexts
• Collaborate with ministry leadership to recruit, equip, and support ministry volunteers
• Work with Student Ministry Team (SMT) to encourage and grow student leaders
• Create a schedule of events and activities to promote opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, worship, and outreach
• Manage the Student Ministries budget and expenditures
• Foster relationships with parents through ongoing communication and parent events

REPORTS TO
Senior Pastor

TIME ALLOTMENT AND SALARY
Full-time; compensation determined by church leadership based on qualifications and experience

The Vision of the Valley Free Student Ministry is…

To serve and support students, equipping them for a lifetime of following Jesus

(2 Timothy 3:12-17).

The Mission of the Valley Free Student Ministry is…

• To provide students a life-giving community centered around discipleship, outreach, and the hope we have in Jesus.
• The Goals for the Valley Free Student Ministry include…
• To experience and share a life of freedom and joy in Christ
• To provide biblically-sound, relevant, and engaging teaching
• To walk alongside and mentor students
• To equip students as they mature in their faith
• To offer fun activities and events to foster a culture of genuine relationships
• To encourage students to invite friends to student and church events

The Valley Free Student Ministry is guided by the values of…

• The Gospel: By God’s grace we have been saved, and it is by God’s grace and faithfulness He works in our lives and breathes abundant life into our ministry.
• Humility: Humbled by the Gospel, we are driven daily to run to God for strength and inspiration rather than relying on own abilities.
• Character: As God values character, we prioritize and emphasize godliness over performance.
• Community: Ministry work is always viewed as a community project as God beautifully brings together uniquely designed individuals to serve alongside each other to bring Him glory.
• Participation: As members of the local church, we recognize the needs within the church and actively seek opportunities to use our giftedness to further His Kingdom.
• Service: Living in a world in desperate need of God’s saving grace, we recognize our call to go out and serve locally, regionally, and globally.
• Relationship: We seek to be a ministry and people that offers grace, truth, and mentoring that promotes healing and wholeness in all of our relationships.