SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, MINISTRIES
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church was established in 1892 and is an ELCA congregation located in historic downtown Summerville, SC, located only 45 minutes from Charleston, Isle of Palms and Folly Beach. We have a vibrant and friendly, welcoming and energetic congregation with people of all ages engaged in the life of the church. We have more than 200 families who are active in our ministries. We are searching for a flexible, energetic, creative, and personable self-starter, who would be responsible for helping to build relationships between all members to help form faith. This position will be primarily focused on growing faith in the children and youth of St. Luke’s. They will also help create and lead intergenerational (faith webbing) ministries, where relationships can grow and be nurtured among all church members.
We are offering this full-time opportunity, perfect for the person who has a deep faith in Christ and the ability to share that faith with others. The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries will work with children, youth, families and volunteer leaders to create and lead programs that promote relationships with Christ, our St. Luke’s family, and the larger community. If you are an energetic, outgoing leader, and are looking for a chance to lead a Children, Youth and Family program in a fast-growing and opportunity-filled geographic area, this position may be perfect for you! If you like to meet people and be on the ground floor of making a difference, this may be a match made in Heaven. A resume and cover letter expressing your interest or inquiries may be sent to: sllcapply@sllc.org
Director of Children And Youth Ministries
Description: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Summerville, SC, seeks to hire a director of Children and Youth, who will intentionally build a partnership and develop ministry that involves children, youth, and adults in a safe, fun, loving, and faith-nurturing environment.
Salary range is $50K-$60K. We also offer health benefits through the Board of Pensions (Platinum): 10% Pension Contribution, 4 Weeks Vacation, 1 Week Continuing Education, Book Allowance, and Continuing Education Allowance
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive faith formation program for children from preschool through high school that facilitates the building of faith through relationships formed for all ages.
- Identify relationship voids for young people’s lives, and fill those voids with church members, who can influence the development of faith.
- Create and lead monthly events for children and youth
- Regularly cast vision; recruit, train, and mentor; celebrate and oversee a team of adult volunteers, who will lead and encourage students to explore, connect, serve, and grow in faith.
- Equip and inspire parents to nurture their children’s spiritual growth.
- Other duties as assigned by the pastors.
Accountabilities
- Facilitate, implement, and oversee faith formation programming that includes regular meetings and special programs with children, middle school, and high school youth. (Sunday School, Youth Group, Wednesday Night Live, Young Adult Activities, and Bi-Monthly Faith Webbing Events)
- Develop meaningful, faith-based relationships with children, youth, young adults, and families
- Participate in weekly worship services, including 15 minute Children’s Church and bi-monthly Children’s Sermons in co-ordination with the Pastors
- Facilitate monthly meetings with St. Luke’s Discipleship Committee (A group of volunteers focused on supporting Christian Education at St. Luke’s)
- Attend weekly meetings with Pastors and Staff, and with St. Luke’s Sunday School Team
- Effectively communicate with the congregation
- Co-ordinate and train children and youth worship participants (acolytes, crucifers, etc).
- Develop and Implement Seasonal Events in co-ordination with other Church Staff (VBS, Family Christmas Eve Service, Lent and Advent 5 Minute Faith Activity during Midweek worship, High School trips, Lutheridge/Lutheroad, etc.)
Job Requirements
- Strong foundation in the Christian Faith (ELCA or similiar liturgical tradition is preferred)
- Experience with and passion for working with children, youth, and young adults in the grace of Jesus
- Experience recruiting, creating, developing, and deploying volunteer teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for use in a variety of situations, from large community gatherings to informational meetings, to social media announcements
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Ability to organize, focus, and multi-task
- Ability to work with a team
- Proficient with social media platforms
- Two references from a Supervisor, Pastor, or other person who can address the applicant’s fit with the duties and responsibilities
- Must have some experience working in church with youth and children
- Must have a clear background check and a driver’s license
To apply, please send a resume and statement of interest to: sllcapply@sllc.org
Check out our Children And Youth Ministries page for more about us.
