The person in this position will provide principle leadership and vision for the campus, fellowship, and missional efforts for MDPC Youth's middle school ministry. This leader will build Christ-centered relationships with students, parents, and volunteer youth leaders through the following ministry areas:
Reach out to MDPC students and un-churched students by attending school lunches and events at schools and in the community;
Support and develop student-led campus ministry efforts;
Help students cultivate a heart to share the Gospel.
Plan and coordinate programs that foster fellowship and community;
Pursue and maintain relationships with students both within and outside of MDPC programs;
Develop active relational and discipleship ministry with students.
Plan strategic outreach events that allow churched and un-churched students to connect, for the purpose of bringing kids into the Kingdom of God;
Help students foster a biblical understanding of God’s mission in the world and their part in that mission; support them in living as people sent by God in their schools, families, neighborhoods;
Provide Mission Trips and Service Projects for students to serve others, and take kids on experiences where they practice living out their faith and meeting the needs of others in the name of Jesus Christ.
Recruit, train, support, and equip volunteer leaders for middle school fellowship activities and service projects;
Contributory role in selecting, training, and providing work direction for approximately 25 adult volunteers.
Work collaboratively with the Middle School Discipleship Director and partici-pate in small group discipleship, teaching, and leadership efforts as needed;
Along with other members of the Youth Staff, plan and implement large events, retreats, and mission trips;
Work cohesively with the Youth Ministries Director and the Youth Staff in carrying out the mission of Christ’s church, MDPC Youth Ministry, and MDPC;
Pray regularly for students, leaders, and parents.