Description:

Position Description:

The Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Forest City, NC, Minister of Children and Youth’s primary responsibility will be all activities, programs, camps, missions work, etc. for youth 8-12th grades. He will also be responsible for overseeing and assisting the Children’s Director with events and activities related to the children’s programs. Mount Vernon Baptist church is located in the foothills of NC between Charlotte and Asheville. ​The potential candidate must be biblically sound as found in scripture 1 Timothy 3 and possess a calling and a passion to connect with students and their families. It is essential that the person chosen for this position have a willingness to invest time and effort in building relationships with the children, youth, and the church body as we all grow together spiritually.   Because this position is a ministerial position, in accordance with our church guidelines, we would prefer a married man with education and experience in ministry and someone who has an enthusiastic and encouraging personality. He must be at least 21 years of age. Education preferably a degree in biblical and/or educational studies; a plus would be a Seminary graduate or current seminary student.   The Minister of Children and Youth’s primary responsibility will be all activities, programs, camps, missions work, etc. for youth 8-12th grades. He will also be responsible for overseeing and assisting the Children’s Director with events and activities related to the children’s programs.​However, his primary interest shall be youth grades 8-12. The Minister of Children and Youth will oversee the work of the Children’s Director. There will be opportunities to preach.  Expected to work a consistent schedule and maintain regular office/working hours. Candidates should demonstrate good organizational, administrative and communications skills, both verbal and written and will update the church website, media shout and social media in a positive way to promote and support the children and youth. The Minister of Children and Youth will be required to attend all church and staff meetings. This ministry position requires passing criminal, financial and sexual misconduct background checks.

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