The Valley Forge Christian Church is seeking a person to develop and oversee the ministry to children and young people. This is a part-time position with a time investment of approximately 20 hours a week including Sunday and Wednesday services. A spacious parsonage with a weekly salary make up the financial package. The candidate must exhibit the following qualifications:

LEADERSHIP SKILLS – Influencing people for Christ and His Church through:

• Intentional, systematic discipling of young people.
• Motivating others through example and positive encouragement.
• Creatively and appropriately initiating new ideas.
• Having an enthusiastic, teachable attitude.
• Exhibiting integrity, dependability, stability, and flexibility.
• Using leadership skills to involve and nurture others in ministry.
• Demonstrating a growing knowledge of materials and methods of ministry.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• A clear, confident, and correct communicator.
• An active listener who reflects sensitivity to others.
• Participates with a variety of individuals/groups in a variety of activities.
• Reflects a respectful attitude towards supervision and authority.

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

• A timely, organized planner.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Defines goals and strategies to meet the goals.
• Completes projects and programs on time.
• Operates within the Church Budget guidelines.
• Reflects consistency, accuracy, and good decision making ability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Education and Youth Ministry Team to develop and oversee staffing of classes, groups, and activities that meet the spiritual and social needs of young people.
• Assist in integrating young adults into the ministries and services of the church.
• Contribute to the worship services of the church as requested.
• Participate in Ministry Team meetings and Elders meetings as requested.
• Be accountable to the Senior Minister and be available for staff meetings.
• Will operate within the Operating Procedures of the congregation.
• Preach in the Wednesday PM rotation (every 5 months), Youth Nights, and when the Senior Minister is gone.
• Promote Camp and Coordinate Youth at TCTC.
• Attend monthly board Meeting.
• Counsel Youth as needed.