Fort Dodge Middle School Campus Life Ministry Director

The Campus Life Director oversees middle school ministry at Fort Dodge Middle School. This is a professional position that requires spiritual and organizational leadership skills, the ability to work with and through other people, communication skills, a heart for reaching young people with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the ability to minister to youth in evangelism and discipleship within the context of YFC methodology. They also need to demonstrate commitment to Youth for Christ Statement of Faith, as outlined in the Personnel Policy.

Campus Life ministry combines healthy relationships with creative programs to help young people make good choices, establish a solid foundation for life, and positively impact their schools. Campus Life directors work with local teachers, counselors, administrators, youth pastors and parents in hopes of developing positive support networks for young people.

Essential Functions/ Job Duties

Guided by the Five Essentials and implementing Relational Ministry Actions, the Campus Life Director is accountable to the Senior Ministry Director and Executive Director. The Five Essentials are targets of faithfulness to be practiced at each YFC ministry site so that the Spirit of God may favor the ministry with fruitfulness and sustainability.

• Widespread Prayer - We deliberately engage lots of Christians to intercede on behalf of the ministry site.
• Loving Relationships - We consistently pursue lost kids & engage them in life-long relationships with Jesus.
• Seeker Focused
• Whole-person focus
• Disciple-making
• Faithful Bible Teaching - We accurately handle Biblical truth, regularly coaching kids to apply it in their lives.
• Competent preparation
• Relevant presentation
• Collaborative Community Strategy - We intentionally work together with local churches, agencies and other partners to provide sustainable youth and family ministry.
• Adults Who Empower - We strategically develop leaders to reach young people from every people group.
• Exemplify godly lifestyles
• Model cultural competence
• Nurture indigenous leadership

Spiritual Responsibilities

Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate, and encourage life-long disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of YFC be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel.

As an employee of Youth for Christ and an associate minister of the Gospel, YFC expects all employees to:

• Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
• Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
• Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.
• Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression. YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by Youth for Christ USA.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have a good understanding of the Bible & Gospel message
• Must have a heart for youth evangelism and discipleship
• Must have proven leadership, teaching, and communication skills with youth and adults
• Must have strong relational skills with youth and adults
• Must have good organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Must have the ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers

Our cultural attributes are not about competency. It is an obedience to the call of Christ on our lives. YFC believes that spiritually healthy adults foster healthy relationships with kids. We place a heavy commitment and emphasis on developing and equipping a Christ-centered life marked by Enduring Humility, Relentless Trust, Joyful Camaraderie, Courageous Faithfulness and Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:

• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility)
• Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust)
• Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie)
• Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
• Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity)

Credentials Required & Preferred Education

• A high school diploma is required, Bachelors degree preferred
• All full-time staff are required to complete their Leadership Blueprint within 2 years of hire and upon completion, will be awarded a YFC/USA Ministry Credential.

Qualification

A candidate must be a self-starter with a passion for discipleship and relational evangelism, who wants to be part of an excellent growing team of youth ministry professionals. The candidate must be willing to live in or relocate to their ministry area.

Qualities

• A Fully Committed Follower of Jesus Christ
• Actively Growing Faith
• Committed to a Local Church
• Godly Character
• In Agreement with YFC’s Statement of Faith

Fundraising Responsibilities

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000