THE OPPORTUNITY
Highland Park Baptist Church is a 110-year-old church located in the suburbs
of Detroit, MI and currently has around 700 in weekly attendance. HPBC is
diverse both racially and generationally with over 30% of its congregation
made up of people from minority communities. The mission of the church is to
Worship, Grow and Go as a House of Prayer. These values are fleshed out as
they seek to Worship God in everything they do as a body of believers because
He is worthy of all honor, glory, and praise. They Grow together as a body
through the study of God in His Word leading to life transformation and
sanctification. And they Go and make Christ known to the ends of the Earth,
starting in their neighborhoods and workplaces. All of this is accomplished as
a House of Prayer because apart from the Father, they can do nothing and
salvation belongs to Him.
HPBC is currently looking to hire a High School Director who will build a
growing and effective High School Ministry which partners with families to
reach kids with the Gospel of Christ and raise them for His glory.
THE COMMUNITY
Southfield, MI is a suburb of Detroit. Like all of the greater Detroit area,
Southfield is highly diverse. This diversity includes religion, ethnicity,
political leanings, and socio-economic status. While most of the community
immediately around the church is African-American and Caucasian, there is also
a significant Asian population. The greater Detroit area also has an extremely
large Middle Eastern Muslim population and Highland Park regularly engages
with this community through its Refugee ministry.
While Winters in Michigan are cold and snowy, there are tons of indoor
activities for those winter months and the summers are incredible. There are
countless lakes, parks, concert venues, and golf courses to help Michiganders
fully enjoy “Pure Michigan” throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
THE CANDIDATE
Primary teacher in the High School Ministry on Wednesday nights
Responsible for teaching as well as equipping others who may teach high
schoolers on Sunday mornings
Oversee, plan, and provide leadership for church activities specific to
high school students
Consistently evaluate the needs of these students in the church and the
community and shape appropriate ministries to effectively reach and
disciple them
Recruit, train, and oversee the volunteer staff for the High School
Ministry (with support from the Family Ministries Pastor)
Cooperate and coordinate with Southland Christian School to ensure a
healthy relationship between these ministries
Cooperate and coordinate with other HPBC ministry leaders and employees to
be occasionally utilized in other ministries of the church outside of the
high school ministry based on skill set and gifting
Administer the High School Ministry budget under the supervision of the
Family Ministries Pastor and in conjunction with the Student Associate
Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Pastor, Elder Board, and
Family Ministries Pastor
Self-aware and attentive to the needs of those in his ministry.
Professional in his work but does not take himself too seriously Being
able to laugh and have fun is a must in Student Ministry
THE QUALIFICATIONS
The High School Director needs to first and foremost prioritize his
relationship with Christ above all else.
Theologically aligned with Highland Park Baptist Church in their Statement
of Faith
Bachelors Degree
Male
Experience (at a minimum) serving in Student Ministries
Eager to reach, disciple, and send Students
Motivated, self-starter who enjoys building, training, and leading teams
of volunteers
Able to teach God's Word in a faithful and engaging manner
Enjoy investing in relationships with others: Students, Parents,
Volunteers, and other Staff Members
Organized and think things through whether planning an event, managing the
High School budget, or even having a conversation
