


	Leadership Roles Listed below are the various roles of ministry and leadership in our program. A brief description of their goals and responsibilities should help you understand each person's role in the ministry. Youth Pastor Goals * Lead a ministry that is balanced in its purposes, strategies and teachings so as to draw (win) students to Christ and develop (build) them into healthy men and women of God * Equip ministry minded students and adults for meaningful ministry to students so as to multiply the base of ministry leadership and disciple-making * Assist parents/guardians in raising their students to be godly men and women Responsibilities * Report and be accountable to the Senior Pastor and Board of Deacons for the effectiveness of the youth ministry * Provide vision, leadership, and training for the Youth Ministry Team of volunteers * Provide vision and leadership for the ministry programming * Counsel, disciple, and assist students as needed with matters of life and faith Youth Intern (currently unfilled) Goals * Learn from church leadership & gain more experience in leading a student ministry * Connect with students and volunteers for ministry, equipping and discipleship Responsibilities * Assist Youth Pastor in a variety of ways for ministry and programming * Speak and teach in various aspects of the youth ministry * Develop relationships with students and volunteers for ministry, equipping and discipleship * Assist and advise volunteers and student coordinators as needed Small Group Leader Goals * Develop genuine, disciple-building relationships with students * Help students feel welcome and connected at youth activities * Facilitate meaningful times of fellowship, discussion and prayer at youth meetings and elsewhere. Responsibilities * Attend weekly youth group meetings * Focus on welcoming and connecting with your group of students at youth meetings. * Gather your small group of students together periodicly for fellowship/discipleship * Maintain contact with each student outside of youth activities Sunday School Teacher Goals * Increase students' knowledge and understanding of the Word and biblical beliefs. * Help students integrate this knowledge with their daily living. * Develop meaningful relationships with students. Responsibilities * Plan, prepare for, and execute educational lessons each Sunday morning during School year program * Use curriculum provided by the Youth Pastor and the Youth Curriculum Team * Communicate with the Youth Pastor and parents as necessary Mission Trip Coordinator Goal * Assist in ensuring the successful and effective preparation for a short term mission trip Responsibilities * Plan the calendar of events (family meetings, training sessions, fundraisors) leading up to the trip itself. * Coordinate the details (personally or by delegation) of each meeting/event/activity related to the trip. * Maintain consistent communication with the members of the mission team and their families. * Maintain consistent communication with the Youth Pastor regarding details of the trip Fellowship Ministry Team Goals * Increase the level of fellowship among the students of Immanuel. * Maximize efficiency in events coordination. * Plan fellowship oriented activities regularly: * Biweekly during the summer * Monthly during the school year Responsibilities * Communicate with the Youth Pastor and the Youth Ministry Team. * Coordinate the snacks schedule for Wednesday night Greenspace. * Develop a small team of people (students and adults) for assistance. * Plan all details regarding these events including the following: * Coordinate all chaperones for the planned activities. * Coordinate all transportation for the planned activities. * As time permits and as needed, assist the youth pastor in preparing for other events. Creative Planning Team Be a think tank for infusing the youth ministry with creativity in a variety of ways Greenspace: Creative thematic experiences, skits/drama, creative announcements, media, etc. Youth Room: banners, wall treatments, room layout, furniture, etc. Media/Promotions: Event photography, t-shirts/apparel, etc.