High School Minister (Waxahachie Campus)

 
 
 

High School Minister will lead the ministry that serves students in grades 9-12 at the Waxahachie Campus. This position will plan and execute all High School (HS) specific activities, including weekly worship, small groups, events, discipleship, camps, and retreats. They will work closely with the entire student ministry team to reach these goals.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Work with the team, including worship and production volunteers, to coordinate HS Night

  • Work with the team to coordinate HS Student Events

  • Choose and prepare the curriculum for HS

  • Coordinate HS students' small group leaders, schedules, and locations

  • Recruit & train adult volunteers to serve HS for Worship, Small Groups & Events

  • Ensure that all adult volunteers for HS have current background checks and ongoing training opportunities

  • Ongoing volunteer appreciation

  • Budgeting

  • Partner with local school districts as requested (Character Coaching/Community Partners)

  • Manage first-time guest experience and guest services for HS Night

  • Available during Weekend Experiences to talk with students and parents, as well as hosting when needed

  • Counsel with HS students as requested

  • Communicate with the creative team to ensure all social media needs, graphics, videos, pictures & slides are requested in a timely manner

  • Attend HS student activities (games, performances, and awards ceremonies)

  • Coordinate with the family ministry team for family ministry events and trainings

  • Support HS students and their families in the event of tragedy or crisis

  • Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Some College

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred

  • Seminary studies preferred

  • 4+ years of experience serving and/or working within a student ministry required

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Competency in working with teens

  • Volunteer recruitment and retention

  • Ability and desire to teach from the Bible at a level that appeals to HS students

  • Written and verbal communication with a wide variety of people, including parents, volunteers, and students

  • Technological competence

Spiritual Requirements:

  • Believe and support the doctrine and vision of The Avenue Church.

 
 
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