First United Methodist Church of McKinney McKinney, TX Posted: March 30, 2015
Job Information:
First United Methodist Church of McKinney, TX is accepting applications for an Associate Director of Youth Ministries. This is a full time position with commensurate salary and benefits.
We are looking for someone with:
a maturing faith in Jesus Christ (not perfection, but movement toward it).
1 - 2 years of youth ministry experience.
a college diploma (or equivalent, preference given to Biblical/theological studies in undergrad work).
a strong call to ministry as a vocation.
a personal theology that is compatible with United Methodist (Wesleyan/Arminian) theology.
an aptitude for teaching/preaching.
strong organizational and communication skills.
social media prowess.
a creative and flexible personality.
the ability to work a ministry driven schedule which includes Sundays and Wednesdays plus other nights of the week as needed.
First United Methodist Church of McKinney is an exciting place to live out your call. We are the 11th fastest growing large United Methodist church in the country (http://lenwilson.us/top-25-fastest-growing-large-umc-2015/) and we are currently averaging over 1700 in weekly worship. This position works with our 6th grade confirmation program (60-70 students annually) and with our youth ministry (300 students on the roll).
In 2013 we completed a 21,000 sq ft youth building (called the Hub) with a technologically advanced worship center, community space and classrooms.
McKinney is a suburb of Dallas, and is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Money Magazine (CNN) voted McKinney the best place to live in the United States (http://time.com/money/collection/best-places-to-live/best-places-to-live/) and Forbes named it one of the top 10 best places to move (https://www.mckinneytexas.org/index.aspx?NID=130).
Qualified applicants may send their resumes to:
Lori Halderman, Search Committee Chair
lori@thehaldermans.com
Experiencing Worship, The Study
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."