Kirkmont Church is a growing, multi-generational congregation with about 450-500 in attendance on a weekly basis. They are part of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Kirkmont is located in Beavercreek, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Kirkmont is focused on the Great Commission, where their mission is to Glorify God by loving everyone while worshiping Him alone. Over the last decade, Kirkmont has been led by Pastor Dan Borgelt, the elders, a healthy staff, and a unified congregation. They are currently building a new children’s ministry wing and multipurpose room for the growing congregation. Kirkmont has two identical services at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM. The church averages more than 475 in attendance between worship and kids ministry on Sunday morning. 

The church is seeking a Director of Student Ministries to join the team. This candidate will excel in large group teaching, student relatability, and communication. They are looking for an outgoing candidate who is not afraid to meet the students where they are! Kirkmont Church is primed and ready for a new season of next-level ministry as they finalize a building project that supports the Next Gen ministries of the church.

The current Youth Ministry is divided into Jr. (6-8) and Sr. High (9-12) and meets weekly on Sunday and Wednesday nights. They average around 35 kids in attendance total for the two age groups, with about 50-60 youth total currently in the church. The new Director of Student Ministries role will manage a part-time youth ministry assistant and has the potential of hiring and managing additional youth ministry staff/interns as the ministry grows.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership for the middle and high school students of Kirkmont Church:

• Develop spiritual maturity in students. 
• Empower student leaders to develop and execute ministry. 
• Work with adult leaders to develop a ministry plan that incorporates the wisdom and skills of adult volunteers. 
• Foster spiritual growth in students through an annual ministry plan.
• Build relationships with students to encourage, equip, and counsel them. 
• Basic administrative responsibilities with the student ministry (budget, fundraising, communications).
• Attend student events and functions (concerts, games, awards ceremonies, etc).
• Sunday night - primary teacher, leader of activities, and point person for students, parents, and volunteers.
• Wednesday night - lead small groups for students, along with other volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates wisdom in decisions and actions.
• Intentional leadership in the areas of discipleship and development. 
• Outgoing and engaging personality with a strong passion for student ministry, leaders, and parents. 
• A team player and team builder who focuses on the good of the entire church.
• Willingness to align and affirm with the beliefs of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
• Education
  • A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience
  • 3-5 years of relative student ministry experience preferred. 

Reports Structure: 

Reports to Lead Pastor - Dan Borgelt