Eastside Community Church of Dallas Student Minister Dallas, TX · Full time Company website

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Love one God, love all people, make disciples everywhere.

DIRECT REPORT          

This position reports to the Executive Pastor, Luke Penny.                                                                                             

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS 

1. A consistent, contagious, and fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ, exhibited by the fruit of the Spirit, which is “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Gal 5:22-23). Character qualities reflected in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. 
2. A track record of serving in ministry, loyalty to pastoral leadership, and a desire to equip the saints in ministry. 
3. Free from addictions and life-dominating sins; willing to limit one’s liberty for the sake of others, living above reproach.
4. Demonstrated competence in doing the work of ministry. The candidate should be able to demonstrate gifting and ability as necessary for ministry leadership. 
5. A commitment to the Church’s mission, values, statement of faith, and philosophy of ministry. 
6. If married, a spouse who enthusiastically supports the candidate’s participation and leadership in the church.  
7. Enthusiastic recommendation from references who confirm the candidate’s potential for ministry. 
8. The time and energy to work in ministry in the flexible and at times demanding responsibilities of church work, including some nights and weekends. 
9. An active member of Eastside Community Church or a willingness to pursue church membership.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Exemplifies the qualifications of a Deacon as defined by 1 Timothy 3:8–13.
2. A passion for discipleship and family ministry 
3. Family/Student/Discipleship Ministry experience preferred
4. Skills and gifts in family ministry with the ability to lead, train, and raise up others.  
5. High level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information.
6. Ministry competencies for general counsel, prayer, and leading for  members of the church and community.  
7. A keen interest in working as a team and the ability to function  independent of micromanagement.  
8. An eagerness and capacity to serve the church in lanes of ministry that may exceed the specific tasks of the student ministry as may be assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Lead Eastside’s Student Ministry through various programming like weekly student gatherings, fall and spring retreats, summer camp, etc. 
2. Forming relationships and discipling the students of Eastside with an emphasis on the discipleship of male students.
3. Partnering and forming relationships with parents in order to come alongside them in the discipleship of their children. 
4. Regular leadership, enthusiasm and gifting for organizing, serving, and training volunteers.
5. Teaching regularly to the student ministry, effectively communicating biblical truths to foster the spiritual growth of the students.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE

• Affirm Eastside’s Statement of Faith and commit to exhibit a lifestyle that is consistent with the same. 
• Maintain compliance with Eastside’s employee policies and procedures.
• Show up on time to all meetings or responsibilities and complete them fully without cutting corners.
• Know and ‘own’ the mission and values of Eastside.
• Teach only and always in accordance with the church’s statement of faith.
• Dress appropriately for the ministry situation.
• Maintain a model lifestyle at all times.
• Immediately inform the supervisor of any areas of concern or conflict.
• Treat the members and leadership with respect at all times.

Failure to accomplish the above expectations may result in immediate termination of the position.