Student Minister (Full-Time) – Fairhope, AL

Fairhope, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Residency: Open to Resident

Ministry: Youth (12-18)

Denomination: United Methodist

Theology / Inclusivity: Moderate (Big Tent)

Church Description:

You can shape a generation for Christ while working, worshipping, and playing on the main street of “Utopia by The Bay.”

Located at the heart of Alabama’s fastest-growing community (#10 in the nation!) and one of the South’s premier vacation destinations, Fairhope UMC is seeking a new Director of Student Ministries who can give spiritual and organizational leadership to the 70+ students (grades 7-12) who regularly attend weekly worship and small groups, as well as more than a dozen weekly volunteers. The congregation’s mission — “LOVE BOLDLY, casting the LIGHT of JESUS into the world, ” — captures the same outward-looking ethos of the Student Ministry. Fairhope UMC students are regular participants in Family Promise shelter network, Community Cafe, and many other local missions of the church.

With great facilities, a substantial budget, and funding available to hire your own ministry assistant, this position is set up for your impact to reach the whole community, right away.

In addition to the regular salary, full health insurance and other benefits are part of our standard compensation package for this full-time exempt position.

Job Description:

Fairhope United Methodist Church

155 S. Section St.

Fairhope, AL 36532

251-928-1148

Job Description for Student Minister

This fulltime position reports to the Associate Pastor, with additional oversight from the Senior Pastor. Competitive salary offered commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The ideal candidate will be United Methodist, have a Bachelor Degree and specific experience in Student Ministry. Contact: Rev. Michael Precht, 251-928-1148, michael.precht@fairhopeumc.org

The primary responsibility of the Student Minister will be to plan, coordinate, and supervise a comprehensive schedule of ministry for the youth in grades seven (7) through twelve (12) and provide pastoral care to the students in this age group.

Activities will include all areas of spiritual growth and service and a balanced combination of spiritual, recreational and educational objectives.
The Student Minister will work with a student leadership team and an adult advisory team to be responsible for Wednesday evening programs, youth Sunday School and other youth activities on a regular basis.
Plan and accomplish effective youth retreats, mission trips, special activities, including: transportation, meals, housing and programming.
Plan for and secure resource materials necessary for the successful fulfillment of planned youth activities.
The Student Minister will plan and help carry out fund raising projects by the youth.
Coordinate and train volunteers and chaperones for all youth ministry events and programs.
Submit in writing to the church secretary information regarding all youth-related activities in order that such information may be included in calendar and other churchwide communications, Board of Stewards reports, etc.
Prepare and submit to the Finance Committee, an annual budget sufficient to finance the youth programs of the church.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner as requested by Finance Committee to monitor the expenditures and budget of the church.
Attend sporting events, musicals, band concerts, etc. to support the students.
Provide pastoral care to students as needed, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
The Student Minister will coordinate and implement confirmation along with the assistance of the Senior Pastor.

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $55,000

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