Accountability:
This position is supervised by the Director of Christian Education and accountable to the Session through the Student Life Ministry Elder

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide the Student Life Ministry program for High School and supervise the program for middle school and college students with an understanding that Student Life Ministry includes worship, education, spiritual development, mission, fellowship and support of youth and their families
2. Develop, establish and maintain a creative, inviting program that will integrate young people into the full life of the church, meet the needs of FPC youth and reach out to the youth in the surrounding region
3. Plan and coordinate Sunday School, weekly Bible Study and "Praise and Worship" programs which challenge youth to develop appropriate spiritual maturity and growth
4. Regularly attend and encourage the youth to be present for FPC Sunday morning worship service
5. Develop youth awareness of mission through teaching and mission projects, both local and global
6. Regularly attend athletic, school and social functions, to show support of youth
7. Work along side other FPC staff members as a team player, sharing the vision and ministry of FPC; attend all staff meetings, including retreats and other functions
8. Recruit, train and equip adults within the congregation to serve as mentors and supporters of the youth and their activities
9. Offer support and encouragement to the youth while respecting and maintaining confidentiality
10. Commit to be involved in continuing education as it relates to the Student Life Ministry (i. e., crisis counseling, current trends in youth ministry)
11. Oversee, implement and provide teaching in both large and small group settings
12. Develop and manage the Student Life Ministry budget
13. Be responsible for conducting yearly performance reviews of personnel in the Student Life Ministry department
14. Be aware of and comply with all FPC of Lakeland policies

Knowledge, Skill