The Director of Student Ministry provides collaborative leadership to middle and high school ministries of WHPC to help students experience and make faith in Christ connect with their everyday life. Developing students who are equipped as apostles of Jesus for their adult lives, knowing that they have community for life in the church and that WHPC will always be “home” for them. Read the job description.
Pay range: 60-70k + 1k Signing Bonus
To Apply:
Application for the position of:
The Director of Student Ministries at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
Please send this application along with a cover letter and your resume to the search committee chair, Robyn Veal veal88@gmail.com. Be sure to put the following information in the email subject line… ↓
Subject Line: WHPC DSM Application - {Insert Your Name}
Application Questions 1-10
In order to understand your fit for this position, please respond to the following questions in written or video format. Questions 1-5 are required.
1. WHPC is committed to reaching the students in our community with the love of Christ. What strategies/ideas come to mind for best practices of community engagement for young people beyond the walls of the church?
2. WHPC is committed to our reformed, Presbyterian theology and identity. What aspects of the reformed, Presbyterian tradition speak to forming the faith of young people?
3. This position will have management responsibilities over the Associate for Student Ministries. Please share your team leadership experiences or share about your supervising other staff members.
4. WHPC is a large church with a large staff. Communication and relationship building are critical for working in this environment. What experiences/best practices come to mind when thinking about being part of a larger church organization?
5. Please list at least two references that we may follow up with regarding your recent work history.
*Please respond to 3 of the following questions (6-10). You do not need to provide a response for every question.
6. WHPC is committed to supporting our students and their families as they navigate their journeys of faith. What strategies/ideas come to mind for best practices to support students and their families?
7. WHPC is committed to training up lay leadership for the work of ministry, especially with our young people. What strategies/ideas come to mind for best practices of leadership development in a student ministry setting?
8. WHPC is committed to making our student ministry a safe place for exploring faith and growth. What strategies/ideas come to mind for creating a safe environment for students and their peers to explore their faith and grow?
9. WHPC student ministries is committed to being a fun, inviting space that looks nothing like school or any other achievement-oriented space that our students often find themselves in.
What strategies/ideas come to mind for creating this kind of environment?
10. WHPC is committed to the continued education and development of our leadership staff. What resources, conferences, and/or authors do you consider helpful in the current age of the church and ministry to students and their families?