About the role#
The 5th/6th Grade Student Director casts vision, protects culture, and leads the programming for the Student Ministry. This role involves creating content and experiences for students while serving as the primary communicator. You will develop ministry strategies and work within a resource-rich environment to reach the younger generation.
What you'll do#
- Lead the Student Ministries staff and coach a paid team.
- Enlist, equip, and empower volunteers to invest in students.
- Develop student leadership so that students learn to lead and influence others.
- Create strategic initiatives to reach students on their own turf.
- Plan and execute an annual calendar of events, including large and small group environments, retreats, mission trips, and outreach.
- Build relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and church staff.
- Serve as the primary teaching pastor, communicating the Gospel and biblical principles in a clear, relevant way.
- Design an environment that attracts 5th/6th grade students.
What you'll need#
- At least two years of full-time ministry experience in a church with more than 1500 members.
- Prior experience leading a student ministry area.
- A Bachelor's degree, or current pursuit of one, in a field that prepares you for vocational ministry.
- Spiritual gifts in leadership, administration, and teaching.
- Alignment with the vision, values, and doctrinal statement of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.
- Membership at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, or a willingness to become a member.
- The ability to speak confidently to large and small groups and manage multiple assignments.
Location & details#
- Location: Chandler, Arizona.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid position.
About Cornerstone Church (Chandler, AZ)
Cornerstone Church is a nonprofit religious institution based in Chandler, Arizona. Founded in 1995, the organization maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees. It focuses on community outreach and charity work through its Hope Center. The church provides worship services and programs designed for the Phoenix area.
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