Current Employment Opportunities
Jacksonville Chapel is seeking a Pastor of Student Ministries.
We are a non-denominational, multi-site church (over 2,000 adults in attendance) in the suburbs of Northern New Jersey.
If serving on a motivated, multi-generational team in a growing, multi-site church in the position as described sounds like a rewarding and challenging opportunity, please email your resume to robin@jacksonvillechapel.org or mail it to:
Jacksonville Chapel
Pastor of Student Ministries Search Team
264 Jacksonville Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Pastor of Student Ministries
Job Description
Jacksonville Chapel
Date – July 2007
Purpose of the Job – To serve as leader of the Student ministries, responsible for overseeing a Christ-centered ministry for people 12 to 18 year-old ages. This includes oversight of all student ministries.
Qualifications
• Possesses a passion for a relationship with God through frequent time in the Word and prayer.
• Has a love for students, and a strong desire to see them grow in their walk with Christ.
• Possesses good communication and teaching skills.
• Can recruit and equip volunteers and ministry teams in a multi-generational setting.
• Possesses solid biblical understanding and agreement with the doctrinal statement of Jacksonville Chapel.
• Has the ability to provide leadership and direction for a large ministry in multiple site locations.
• Has demonstrated a commitment to teamwork.
• Minimum of two years experience working with students.
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized college or university is preferred.
• Demonstrates creativity as well as maturity.
Supervisor – The Pastor of Nxt-Gen Ministries is under the direct supervision of the Executive Pastor.
Major areas of responsibility
Ministry Oversight
• Oversee the development and ongoing ministry to middle school and high school students.
• Oversee the development and carrying out of trips, retreats and missions projects for students.
• Oversee the direction and integration of student ministries with Jacksonville Chapel.
• Oversee care ministries within Student ministries including the development and ongoing oversight of small groups/discipleship.
• Provide vision, direction and oversight to the Student ministries leadership team (volunteer & staff).
Leadership Development
• Encourage and oversee the professional and personal development of student ministry pastors and interns.
• Recruit and equip volunteer ministry leaders for middle and high school ministries.
• Partner with parents to facilitate the spiritual growth of students.
• Provide shepherding and spiritual encouragement to ministry leaders.
• Develop a team approach to ministry within each area of responsibility.
Administration
• Oversee the budget and financial decisions for the student ministry.
• Communicate effectively with the Ministry Assistant of Nxt-Gen ministries on ministry-related issues.
• Ensure the child/volunteer protection process is operating within current safety guidelines.
• Develop and maintain healthy team relationships with pastors, directors, church staff and ministry leaders through relationship building, attendance at weekly staff meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Provide direction to graphic designer on Nxt-Gen ministry printed materials.
Teaching
• Ensure that biblical and relevant teaching is provided throughout student ministries.
• Encourage teaching that is "life changing" rather than merely informational.
• Provide teacher training as appropriate.
Personal Growth
• Maintain a growing relationship with the Lord that includes regular prayer, worship and reading of the Word.
• Continue to develop leadership gifts as well as an understanding of student ministry and next generation worship through on-going training, ministry networking and personal development.
Childcare Coordinator - Part-time Paid Position
Jacksonville Chapel is searching for a person to fill the role of part-time paid childcare coordinator. The purpose of this position is to oversee the childcare offered during Thursday morning Women's Ministries and the childcare offered during particular special events for the Chapel. Those special events include but are not limited to the evening performances of the Christmas and/or Easter programs and the annual congregational meeting. If you are interested in this position, email your resume to bekah@jacksonvillechapel.org or mail it to the Chapel office, attention Bekah Potter/Leslie Brown. If you have questions about the position, call Bekah at the Chapel office 973-334-6657.
Associate Pastor of Nxt-Gen - Full-Time Paid Position
Purpose of the Job – This pastor will serve as part of the Nxt-Gen ministry team to help develop and oversee programs and shepherd people in the 12 to 18 year-old ages.
Qualifications
• Possesses a passion for a relationship with God through frequent time in the Word and prayer.
• Has a love for students, and a strong desire to see them grow in their walk with Christ.
• Possesses good communication and teaching skills.
• Can recruit and equip volunteers and ministry teams in a multi-generational setting.
• Possesses solid biblical understanding and agreement with the doctrinal statement of Jacksonville Chapel.
• Has the ability to provide leadership and direction for a large ministry in multiple site locations.
• Has demonstrated a commitment to teamwork.
• Minimum of two years experience working with students.
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized college or university is preferred.
• Demonstrates creativity as well as maturity.
Supervisor – The Associate Pastor of Student Ministries is under the direct supervision of the Pastor of Student Ministries.
Major areas of responsibility
Ministry Oversight
• Assist with the development and ongoing oversight of the junior and senior high ministry.
• Provide leadership and direction for the junior high and senior high small group ministry.
• Assist with developing and communicating vision, direction and oversight within the Nxt-Gen ministry.
Leadership Development
• Recruit and equip volunteer ministry leaders.
• Partner with parents to facilitate the spiritual growth of students.
• Provide shepherding and spiritual encouragement to volunteer ministry leaders.
• Develop a team approach to ministry within each area of responsibility.
Administration
• Assist with the development and carrying out of trips, retreats and missions projects for students.
• Ensure the child/volunteer protection process is operating within current safety guidelines.
• Develop and maintain healthy team relationships with pastors, directors, church staff and ministry leaders through relationship building, attendance at weekly staff meetings and other meetings as necessary.
Teaching
• Serve as part of the teaching/preaching team for all of Nxt-Gen ministries.
• Oversee and/or prepare messages and series for the student ministry.
• Encourage teaching that is "life changing" rather than merely informational.
• Assist with teacher training as appropriate.
Personal Growth
• Maintain a growing relationship with the Lord that includes regular prayer, worship and reading of the Word.
• Continue to develop leadership gifts as well as an understanding of student ministry through on-going training, ministry networking and personal development.
If serving on a motivated, multi-generational team in a growing, multi-site church in the position as described sounds like a rewarding and challenging opportunity, please email your resume to robin@jacksonvillechapel.org or mail it to:
Jacksonville Chapel
Pastor of Student Ministries Search Team
264 Jacksonville Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
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