About the role
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word. Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community. Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Leadership Development — “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting. Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community. Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders. Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned.
Resource Development — “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team. Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices. Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
Assist with camp fundraisers and attend occasional committee and adult functions as assigned. Direct Ministry — “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp. Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
Participate in leadership with a team to conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence. Participate on a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry. Potentially serve on summer staff or assigned staff at a Young Life property with input and direction from the area director.
Ministry Support — “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan. Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management. Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives; review them on a regular basis.
Assist in the office administration when necessary and assigned. Complete expense reports as necessary in a clear and timely fashion. Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.
Regional Training At the regional director’s prerogative, certain regional training events may be required. Area Training Work through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor (assignments may be adapted to fit individual needs and the area situation) Receive individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character. Give particular focus to an individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (i.e.
The 5 C’s). Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director. Receive introduction to personal fund-raising principles, including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-Time Staff Take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences (e.g. summer staff, discipleship focus, adventure camping).
Education: Pursuing a college degree.
Qualifications Required For The Job: Proven relational skills with both kids and adults. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Job Specific Working Conditions: Gallatin Valley Young Life Developing Future Leader (DFL) High School Ministry Core
Responsibilities Serve as a Young Life Leader The DFL will continue to fulfill all normal expectations of a Young Life leader, including: Building authentic relationships with high school students. Consistently pursuing students outside of Club. Attending and actively participating in Club and Campaigners.
Sharing the Gospel and introducing teenagers to Jesus Christ. Participating in Young Life camp and area-wide events. Developing relationships with parents, teachers, coaches, and other influential adults.
Praying regularly for students, leaders, and the ministry. Modeling the mission, values, and culture of Young Life. These responsibilities are in addition to the 10 hours per week dedicated to the DFL role.
Develop as a Future Leader The primary purpose of the DFL role is to provide intentional opportunities for the individual to grow in leadership. The DFL will: Learn and grow in Young Life leadership. Take increasing ownership of ministry responsibilities.
Develop skills in communication, organization, planning, and team leadership. Learn how to recruit, equip, encourage, and develop other leaders. Practice leading meetings, projects, and ministry initiatives.
Seek opportunities to identify and develop future leaders. Receive regular coaching and feedback from the Area Director. Take initiative rather than waiting to be assigned every responsibility.
Develop a deeper understanding of the mission, vision, and strategy of Gallatin Valley Young Life. The expectation is that the DFL will grow in responsibility throughout the year as their leadership capacity increases. Serve the High School Ministry Team The DFL will provide additional support to the High School Ministry Team by: Checking in regularly with Young Life leaders.
Encouraging and supporting leaders in their ministry. Helping new leaders understand Young Life culture and expectations. Assisting with leader meetings and trainings.
Helping communicate important information to leaders. Helping plan and prepare for Club and Campaigners. Assisting with special events and area-wide initiatives.
Helping identify areas where the leadership team needs additional support. Taking ownership of specific projects assigned by the Area Director. Helping create a healthy, unified, and encouraging leadership team.4.
Student Ministry