“Becoming people of Christ” is the grounding mission of First Methodist Monroe, in Northern Louisiana. With 750 people meeting regularly, this committed and approachable church family has found a way to make a bigger church feel personable. Each Sunday, they offer 5 worship services, providing distinct worship gathers with a distinct style and pastoral care. and is desiring to reach more students for Christ. The church is approaching its bicentennial anniversary and has remained a faithful Christian presence in the region. Theologically more conservative, Pastor Brian Mercer and the leadership team, led First Methodist Monroe in a parting from the UMC and the church has experienced consistent growth over the past four years. Monroe, is the second largest metropolitan area in North Louisiana. Regionally, there is growth on the horizon. An AI data center campus, 30 miles east of Monroe is being developed and has been called the largest private capital investments in Louisiana’s history. With the data center’s completion in 2030, this facility will add an estimated 1,500 jobs. It is an exciting time to be part of ministry in Monroe. 

First Methodist Monroe is seeking the right Student candidate to lead the intern team, the faithful volunteers, and to build a strong and thriving Student Ministry. The students at First Methodist Monroe meet on Sunday mornings for a Sunday School hour, Sunday night for large group and small group, and on Wednesday nights for a classic youth group gathering. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of student ministry experience with the track record of building a highly relational student ministry. They will lead with high character, shepherd people well, and equip teams for the glory of God.

Below are the qualifications and responsibilities Froot Group and the church have identified for this role:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support students in their walk with Christ through engaging scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.
• Provide a safe space for students to gather and grow in their faith by being accepted for who they are and where they are in their journey.
• Teach students stories of scripture, emphasizing Methodist theology and history.
• Equip students transitioning out of high school into the next phase of life, whether that be continuing education, entering the workforce, etcetera to keep faith central in their decision making process as young adults.
• Plan and lead student gatherings, small groups, camps and events.
• Partner with parents and church leadership to foster spiritual growth in students.
• Cast vision and set a strategy for long-term impact in the lives of students.
• Lead and develop the student intern team.
• Shepherd and equip a strong network of volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a heart and patience to lead students both within and outside the church.
• 4+ years of experience in student ministry with a proven track record of building healthy, relational, and growing ministries.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and build teams.
• A heart for getting to know the families of the church and connecting their teenage children in the life of the student ministry.
• Strong communication skills and a contagious passion for Christ that draws students in.

Reports to: Executive Pastor