Faith Formation Director
St. Luke Lutheran Church 


TITLE: FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time

PURPOSE: The Faith Formation Director is responsible for accompanying youth in striving to become stewards of Christ’s abundance through living in relationship with God and each other, discovering their spiritual gifts and using them to bless the world. Specifically, the Faith Formation Director is responsible for developing St. Luke’s youth ministry in such a way that it challenges middle through high school students to grow in the pure grace of God, and empowers them to live as followers in every facet of their lives. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Lead Youth Ministry programs (Middle School and High School), including, Sunday meetings, special events, midweek gatherings, and Confirmation.
  • Research (or write if needed) curriculum for all ministry areas in consultation with Pastors, developing lessons consistent with faith development.
  • Develop content and administer youth programs.
  • Oversee schedule of youth programs and family groups.
  • Promote and communicate youth programs to congregation and wider
    community.
  • Direct and supervise volunteers, ensuring that all volunteers are trained and
    background checked.
  • Operate and facilitate day-to-day tasks to programs listed.
  • Regularly communicate with parents of youth in programs regarding registration,
    attendance and assignments.
  • Recruit, train and equip adult leaders with everything they need to serve as
    faithful, committed leaders in St. Luke’s youth ministry.
  • Coordinate and organize volunteer schedules for weekly evening, Sunday
    morning, and special event youth programs.
  • Plan and execute the following youth programs: Seasonal Youth and Family
  • Events, Holiday Programs, retreats, youth groups, overnights, camps, service
    trips, and other programs as may be developed in consultation with Pastors.
  • Plan and lead service events throughout the year to help youth put their faith into
    action.
  • Coordinate and communicate food/meals for programs as needed.
  • Work with staff and congregational leadership to integrate children and youth into worship life of the congregation. This includes the planning and implementation (alongside pastors) for faith milestones such as: Confirmation, youth-led worship services, and High School Graduation.
  • Participate actively in the worship life of St. Luke.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings, manage Youth Ministry budgets and work with
    Pastors to set goals in line with St. Luke’s vision.
  • Manage the St. Luke Youth social media and messaging accounts (Instagram,
    etc.)
  • Build connections and relationships with youth and families regularly via various
    means (phone, text, social media, in-person visits)
  • Faith formation co-op liaison/lead 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Write newsletter articles, weekly email updates, and Annual Report to the Council. Maintain regular communication and consulting with Associate Pastor to coordinate efforts for middle and high school youth group and be a support of that ministry whenever needed.
Counsel and meet with parents, especially during times of crisis. Disciple students through their development of leadership. Serve as staff contact for youth and family related groups.

MINIMUM WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: The Faith Formation Director meets with the Pastors, staff and lay people to develop the faith of leaders and youth. The Faith Formation Director works closely with the Associate Pastor to plan and lead confirmation and coordinate youth group activities.
The Faith Formation Director is encouraged to participate in various continuing education events in the fields of Children’s and Youth Ministry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Requires flexibility in hours available for work, including evenings and weekends, and overnight travel. Requires active physical participation in activities, in various weather conditions, including but not limited to rafting, camping, hiking, participating in energetic games, and outdoor service projects.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 
  • College degree required, a degree of certification in Children’s and/or Youth Ministry desired.
  • 2-3 years’ experience in children’s and/or youth ministry preferred.
  • A thorough understanding of Lutheran theology and ELCA tradition is required.
  • Must possess a strong understanding of adolescent and young adult development to effectively support and address the needs of the program participants. Demonstrates strong skills in effectively managing and engaging middle school and high school youth in a supportive and loving manner.
  • Knowledge of Lutheran Reconciling in Christ (RIC) principles and their application in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • Must possess a deep repertoire of activities and skills designed to engage and motivate middle and high school students. 

CORE COMPETENCIES: Strong relational intelligence, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong leadership skills including leader recruitment and training. Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Biblical and/or theological understanding.  Ability to pass a background screening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical: Sufficient mobility and stamina to supervise Middle School through High School students, including at youth gatherings and outdoor activities.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

ACCOUNTABILITY: This position reports to the Lead Pastor.

RELATIONSHIPS: Collaborates with entire church staff, congregation volunteers, church ministries, peers within the broader ELCA Lutheran community and Synod.

SALARY RANGE: $57,000 - $60,000 annually

BENEFITS: Medical, Retirement and Paid Vacation

How to apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and the contact information for three references to [email protected].
St. Luke emphatically welcomes everyone, including people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions as well as those who may have been excluded because of race, ability, age or economic status.