Grace Students Resident

## Description

**September 2026 – August 2027**

The Ministry Residency Program is a 12-month leadership development initiative. It is designed for those who have completed their college studies, or equivalency, and already have a sense of the calling/career path they want to pursue. The program is designed to be a bridge from college or secular career to ministry, giving residents invaluable ministry experience that will better prepare them for more permanent roles within the church.

Within a specific area of ministry, residents will be given responsibilities comparable to that of a director. In addition, residents receive weekly leadership development training, ministry coaching, complete quarterly studies and lead ministry activities.

#### **Responsibilities/Duties:**

• With oversight, implement, and share the global Grace Student vision with the campus
• Partner with surrounding schools to reach students for Christ
• Join local youth ministry networks and engage and encourage students in their schools and activities
• Lead and champion the effort to draw high school and middle school students to Jesus Christ
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and recognize volunteers for Grace Students
• Ensure that communication to students, volunteers, and parents is effective
• Ensure implementation of the follow-up process for Grace Students and guests
• Build and track annual Ministry Plan and Budget for Grace Students
• Plan and execute campus-specific student events to engage students and their guests
• Coordinate with Grace Kids to ensure a seamless transition of 5th graders into middle school
• Cultivate a close daily walk and relationship with Christ
• Participate and learn to develop and lead teams
• Strengthen love for Student Ministry
• Aide in the execution of all Wednesday night services
• Recruit and develop adult leaders for Wednesday night services and High School
• Huddles
• Lead and Serve in Grace FiftySix (G56)

## Qualifications
#### **Required skills/Experience:**

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience and passion for church and the community
• Motivated to learn and lead
• Great relational skills: full of faith, friendly, calm, and professional
• Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, and integrity

#### **Expectations:**

• Accept and support the Grace Church Vision and Values
• Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
• Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
• Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
• Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
• Communicate and present information to others in a clear, complete and concise way
• Have a good sense of humor and ability to have fun while working hard as part of a team
• Anticipate needs by understanding the expectations, previous history, and potential outcomes
• Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, integrity
• Maintain a positive attitude while being mission-driven

#### **Work Schedule:**

• Mon & Tues: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Wed: 11:00am – 9:00pm; Thurs: 8:30am –5:00pm; Sun: 7:30am – 12:30pm; Ministry Special events