Wabash County LeadFocus on furthering the mission and vision of YFCNIN and developing our ministry programs throughout specific communities in our region. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: Lead Manchester High School or Northfield ministry site Grow vibrant relational ministry in multiple sites (all of the high schools and middle schools in Wabash County) Ministry Excellence: Ensure ministry standards are being met with proper training, development, curriculum, and techniques Staff Leadership: Lead, coach, serve, and encourage staff and ministry leaders in Wabash CountyBuild and retain the right team to carry out the mission of YFCNINInvest in key site leaders to multiply into teams Community Engagement: Steward growing community collaboration (community support team, youth pastor network, etc.) in partnership with the Regional Director Financial Development: Working with the Regional Director, the County Lead will oversee and be responsible for managing and securing the annual department budget by overseeing donor relationships, leading his/her team, growing community funding relationships, and overseeing agreements with local foundations. Operational Management: Oversee the operations of ministry within Wabash CountyAd Hoc Leadership Functions as Assigned:
Fundraising Responsibilities:
All leaders will be given the opportunity to be involved in the stewardship functions of YFCNIN. These opportunities could include fundraising events, YFC donor contacts, and other opportunities as provided.
Spiritual Responsibilities:
Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate and encourage lifelong disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel. As an employee and a minister of the Gospel, YFCNIN expects all employees to: Seek God's guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives. Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events. Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of facial expression. Additionally, YFCNIN employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established YFC process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by YFC USA.Our Core Values: CHRIST-CENTERED
- We abide in Him
- We strive for holiness
- We find our identity in ChristENDURING HUMILITY
- We embrace a growth mindset
- We admit when we are wrong
- We model servant leadership in our actionsRELENTLESS TRUST
- We trust in each others' character, integrity, & intentions
- We fill in the gap between what we know and what we don't know about a team member with trust rather than skepticism
- We address conflict directly using Matthew 18 as a guideJOYFUL CAMARADERIE
- We carry each others' burdens with delight
- We do the work we love together
- We have funCOURAGEOUS FAITHFULNESS
- We embrace the difficult
- We display grit & resiliency
- We do whatever it takes to reach every young person with the GospelKINGDOM INSPIRED DIVERSITY
- We appreciate & celebrate the diversity in others
- We demonstrate empathy
- We are dedicated to the Kingdom vision of every tongue, tribe & nation
Position Requirements: Passions, Skills, & Knowledge:
- An authentic and abiding personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- A deep and driving desire to see young people find hope in Jesus
- A genuine hope for community transformation
- Spirit of collaboration with like-minded partners (individuals, churches, businesses)
- High level of spiritual & emotional maturity
- Strong interpersonal communication & problem solving skills
- Organizational leadership
- Ability to build community and team rapport
Education & Experience:- 4+ years of proven leadership experience 3+ years of ministry experience
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
- On the Job Training: YesEquipment & Software Utilized: Google Suite, Salesforce
Travel Requirements:
Often within the region, ministry trips throughout the year, staff retreat (spring) Manages Budget: YesSupervisory Responsibilities: 1-4EEO Statement Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC's mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person's religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry. We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation. We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.
