Director of Student and Music Ministry

Personal Characteristics and Values

• Finds his/her identity as a child of God
• Lives and ministers because he or she knows they are well-loved by Christ
• Places a high value on vulnerability, honesty and repentance
• Shares affinity with Grace Community’s Mission “Building a home where people find belonging, rest, growth and purpose in Jesus.”
• Exhibits a missional approach to life and ministry

Personal Gifts and Ministry Experience

• Has experience leading students toward observable growth in Christ
• Loves and connects with middle and high school students in and out of the church 
• Proven gifts and experience in leading worship music  
• Theological understanding of congregational music  and familiarity with multiple styles including traditional hymns and contemporary 
• Strong relational skills and passion for people and relationships
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully working on, with, and leading teams  to accomplish ministry

Specific Expectations for Director of Student and Music Ministry

• Oversee Student Ministry through implementing a comprehensive discipleship strategy through a team of ministry volunteers  that develops  followers of Jesus 
• Organize student ministry events and actively disciple in various settings (1 on 1, small groups, large groups, and retreats)
• Mentor  students to care for and reach out to their friends who don’t know Jesus through modeling, training and the formation of good ministry structures that help the unchurched encounter Jesus
• Works alongside Senior Pastor, Elders, Deacons, Staff and other leaders in achieving the above goals and in coordinating the discipleship strategy across generations 
• Refine and implement the vision of Grace Community Music Ministry in consultation with Grace Community  elders and music team
• Weekly coordination with Senior Pastor in the planning and review of worship services 
• Recruitment, training, oversight and encouragement of musicians
• Provide administrative oversight to the Music Ministry including use of Planning Center software (in conjunction with Church Administrator)