JOB DESCRIPTION: ADULT MINISTRIES

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1 New Song Church, an Evangelical Free Church in Bolingbrook, IL, is looking for a full time Assistant Pastor. This position is being created to fill two of three part-time vacancies currently at New Song. Our goal is to identify a solid candidate and then see how our areas of need match up with his qualifications, creating the final job description around those qualifications. The three part-time positions we are trying to fill are Youth, Worship, and Adult Ministries. We plan to fill these positions by hiring the full-time Assistant Pastor to oversee two of the positions and a part-time director for the remaining vacancy. Below, we ve listed the three positions with their job descriptions and qualifications. If you are interested in the full-time Assistant Pastor position, pass along your resume, a brief profile telling us about yourself, and please include the two areas for which you are applying (i.e. Assistant Pastor of Youth and Worship, Assistant Pastor of Youth and Adult Ministries, Assistant Pastor of Worship and Adult Ministries). You can send that and any questions you may have to [email protected]. JOB DESCRIPTION: ADULT MINISTRIES Position Profile: The Assistant Pastor will serve New Song Church by creating opportunities for the members of NSC to carry out their vision of being disciple-making disciples, and providing leadership in the area of adult ministries. Relationally, the Assistant Pastor will: Report directly to the Teaching Pastor Report indirectly to the Elders Participate on the Ministry Staff Team Regularly attend and participate in the life of New Song Church The Assistant Pastor will create opportunities for the members to carry out their vision of being disciplemaking disciples by administrating, coordinating, supervising, leading and maintaining consistent teaching and teachable moments. Creating an environment where discipleship relationships are encouraged and nourished Being the consistent voice and encouragement for NSC to engage in discipleship Planning an annual Adult Sunday class calendar Overseeing Adult Sunday classes Providing resources, materials and training for the Adult Sunday class leaders Supervising, recruiting and equipping the Adult Sunday School teachers Overseeing small groups Providing resources, materials and training for small group leaders Supervising, recruiting and equipping small group leaders

2 Working with the Communications Director to regularly remind NSC of opportunities Counseling those who are in need of counseling Providing congregational visitation, as needed The Assistant Pastor will provide leadership in the area of adult ministries by identifying capable volunteers, training current leaders and assisting ministry leaders in a number of areas Providing oversight and training for those involved in our compassion ministries Evaluating each ministry leader, providing timely feedback regarding their leadership and the ministry that they lead Identifying areas and ministries where more volunteers and leaders are needed Recruiting volunteers and leaders to participate in regular ministries General Responsibilities: Organizational and administrative tasks that are necessary for this job An active member of and participant at New Song Church Develop relationships with members of NSC including those not involved in the area of leadership Participate in classes and small groups as time allows, as well as participate as a regular member of NSC in other areas (discipleship, mentoring, special events, etc.) Qualifications: Meets the qualifications of an Elder, given in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 Evidence of a faithful and growing relationship with Jesus Alignment with the statement of faith and philosophy of ministry as found at New Song Church Commitment to grow in understanding, ability and leadership Ability to draw and engage multiple generations (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Children, etc...) to participate in discipleship ministry and tasks Strong leadership skills Proven administrative and organizational skills Passion for mentoring and disciple-making Ability to recruit, train and lead volunteers Ability to interact in a team environment, be inclusive of other people's gifts and opinions, model humility and a teachable spirit, and compromise in decision-making when appropriate Commitment to take ownership of appropriate areas of responsibility Willing to be mentored and held accountable by the Teaching Pastor

3 JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUTH MINISTRIES Position Profile: The Youth Director will serve New Song Church by providing spiritual and organizational leadership in the Jr. and Sr. High Youth program. Relationally, the Youth Director will: Report to the Teaching Pastor Participate on the Ministry Staff Team Lead those volunteering in the Jr. and Sr. High Youth program at New Song Church Regularly attend and participate in the life of New Song Church The Youth Director will provide spiritual leadership in the Jr and Sr High Youth program by teaching, mentoring and counseling youth, parents and youth volunteers. Develop healthy relationships with our youth and their parents Maintain regular contact with our youth in order to demonstrate what a personal relationship and faithful walk with Jesus Christ looks like Teach often in Sunday School classes, Bible studies, etc. Mentor youth volunteers in their personal walk with Christ Promote Christian fellowship and spiritual growth among our youth Equip and encouraging our youth to lead others to Jesus Assist in equipping parents as they seek to disciple their youth Maintain regular contact with parents to inform them of upcoming events and inquiring how to best serve them and their youth Visit and counsel within the scope of these responsibilities The Youth Director will provide organizational leadership in the Jr and Sr High Youth program by developing, coordinating, and administrating an effective and comprehensive program. Plan the teaching curriculum with the input and assistance of the Youth Volunteers and Teaching Pastor Schedule special events and activities that engage the youth, and enable them to reach out to friends and neighbors by inviting them to such events Develop and administer the youth ministry budget Recruit and train leaders who will work within the youth ministry Coordinate and supervise all youth activities, missions trips, ministry events Find ways to have the youth ministry creatively involved in carrying out NSC s vision

4 General Responsibilities: Organizational and administrative tasks that are necessary for this job (record keeping, s, planning of activities and events, etc.) Become an active member of and participant at New Song Church Develop relationships with members of NSC including those not involved in the area of youth Participate in classes and small groups as time allows, as well as participate as a regular member of NSC in other areas (discipleship, mentoring, special events, etc.) Qualifications: Meets the qualifications of an Elder, given in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 Evidence of a faithful and growing relationship with Jesus Alignment with the statement of faith and philosophy of ministry as found at New Song Church Demonstrate the ability to relate to youth and adults in a mature and meaningful way Two years of experience preferred Commitment to grow in understanding, ability and leadership in the area of youth ministry Strong leadership skills Proven administrative and organizational skills Passion for mentoring and disciple-making Ability to recruit, train and lead volunteers Ability to interact in a team environment, be inclusive of other people's gifts and opinions, model humility and a teachable spirit, and compromise in decision-making when appropriate Willing to be mentored and held accountable by the Teaching Pastor

5 JOB DESCRIPTION: WORSHIP MINISTRIES Position Profile: The Worship Director will serve New Song Church by providing leadership in the area of corporate worship and promoting a healthy team environment among the participants in this ministry. Relationally, the Worship Director will: Report to the Teaching Pastor Participate on the Ministry Staff Team Participate on the Creative Team Lead those interested in volunteering musically at New Song Church Regularly attend and participate in the life of New Song Church The Worship Director will provide leadership in the area of corporate worship by administrating, coordinating, supervising, leading and maintaining a consistent and quality worship atmosphere. Planning, organizing, directing and leading the total music and worship ministry of NSC Working with our volunteer musicians and leaders to lead worship on Sunday mornings Assisting the Teaching Pastor in the preparation of worship services that are consistent with New Song s philosophy of worship Overseeing the scheduling of worship team members and members of associated teams Participating in the planning and leading of special services such as those occurring around Christmas and Easter Overseeing the volunteer technicians to ensure consistent and quality presentation happens in each service Maintaining a regular catalog of new music to be introduced to the congregation on a regular basis The Worship Director will promote a healthy team environment among the participants in the worship ministry by implementing an effective strategy of recruiting, training and mentoring those involved in the weekly corporate worship. Creating a process to discover and recruit those within NSC who are gifted musically Equipping and empowering those involved to be more effective at serving through music Encouraging a healthy team atmosphere by pursuing the direction and vision for NSC (to be disciple making disciples) within the worship ministry Developing and leading a worship ministry team that fosters good communication and a strong sense of community among all musicians, leaders and other volunteers General Responsibilities: Organizational and administrative tasks that are necessary for this job (record keeping, CCLI data records, production of lead sheets, etc.) Become an active member of and participant at New Song Church Develop relationships with members of NSC including those not involved in the area of worship

6 Participate in classes and small groups as time allows, as well as participate as a regular member of NSC in other areas (discipleship, mentoring, special events, etc.) Qualifications: Meets the qualifications of an Elder, given in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 Evidence of a faithful and growing relationship with Jesus Alignment with the statement of faith and philosophy of ministry as found at New Song Church Proficiency to lead worship both vocally and instrumentally Two years of experience preferred Commitment to grow in understanding, ability and leadership in the area of worship Ability to draw and engage multiple generations (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Children, etc...) to worship in spirit and truth Strong leadership skills Proven administrative and organizational skills Passion for mentoring and disciple-making Ability to recruit, train and lead volunteers Ability to interact in a team environment, be inclusive of other people's gifts and opinions, model humility and a teachable spirit, and compromise in decision-making when appropriate Commitment to strive for excellence in worship, production, and other areas while delegating and empowering others to take ownership of appropriate areas of responsibility Willing to be mentored and held accountable by the Teaching Pastor