Job Opportunities
Director of Youth Ministries
To direct the Uvalde Methodist Church youth program and other youth ministry
programs supported by the church. To assure that the youth are provided Christian
discipleship, Christian education and opportunities for spiritual growth.
As the Youth Director you must be a disciple of Jesus Christ, be conscientious,
dedicated to the life of this church, and support the doctrines and discipline of the
Global Methodist Church. This position reports directly to the pastor and Staff Parish
Relations Committee (SPRC). The Youth Director is an exempt position not based on a
forty-hour work week.
programs supported by the church. To assure that the youth are provided Christian
discipleship, Christian education and opportunities for spiritual growth.
As the Youth Director you must be a disciple of Jesus Christ, be conscientious,
dedicated to the life of this church, and support the doctrines and discipline of the
Global Methodist Church. This position reports directly to the pastor and Staff Parish
Relations Committee (SPRC). The Youth Director is an exempt position not based on a
forty-hour work week.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Help young people have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. According to best practices, provide an enthusiastic, caring, and nurturing
atmosphere for all youth. This atmosphere includes social media, email and or text
communications
3. Responsible for youth Sunday School. This includes recruitment and training of
teachers who meet volunteer screening guidelines. Select curriculum appropriate to the
age of the youth.
4. Provide opportunities for Bible study and programs, outside of Sunday events, that
give youth an opportunity to relate God’s word to their lives.
5. Attend special school functions where youth are involved, i.e., band concerts,
games, etc. Visits the youth at school during lunch (as school policies allow) to build
relationships with students, teachers, and administration.
6. Recruit, train, and support volunteers. Meet with volunteers regularly to keep them
aware of upcoming events and to discuss possible problem areas.
7. Maintain open communication with all youth, parents, volunteers, Sunday School
teachers, and church staff. This includes informing the youth and interested parties of
various activities and opportunities.
8. Direct youth planning sessions to determine program ideas, mission projects, and
fund raisers. Plan weekly programs in consultation with the youth and adults.
9. Participate in the Wednesday night program of Uvalde Methodist Church.
10. Plan, organize and coordinate an annual dinner or other special event for
1. Help young people have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. According to best practices, provide an enthusiastic, caring, and nurturing
atmosphere for all youth. This atmosphere includes social media, email and or text
communications
3. Responsible for youth Sunday School. This includes recruitment and training of
teachers who meet volunteer screening guidelines. Select curriculum appropriate to the
age of the youth.
4. Provide opportunities for Bible study and programs, outside of Sunday events, that
give youth an opportunity to relate God’s word to their lives.
5. Attend special school functions where youth are involved, i.e., band concerts,
games, etc. Visits the youth at school during lunch (as school policies allow) to build
relationships with students, teachers, and administration.
6. Recruit, train, and support volunteers. Meet with volunteers regularly to keep them
aware of upcoming events and to discuss possible problem areas.
7. Maintain open communication with all youth, parents, volunteers, Sunday School
teachers, and church staff. This includes informing the youth and interested parties of
various activities and opportunities.
8. Direct youth planning sessions to determine program ideas, mission projects, and
fund raisers. Plan weekly programs in consultation with the youth and adults.
9. Participate in the Wednesday night program of Uvalde Methodist Church.
10. Plan, organize and coordinate an annual dinner or other special event for
graduating high school seniors affiliated with the church.
11. Assist with confirmation classes as requested by the pastor.
12. Encourage youth to attend worship services on a regular basis and to also
participate as musicians, ushers, liturgists, etc.
13. Network with other local youth professionals.
14. Participate in continuing education.
15. Complete other duties that may arise, with the knowledge of the pastor.
16. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
11. Assist with confirmation classes as requested by the pastor.
12. Encourage youth to attend worship services on a regular basis and to also
participate as musicians, ushers, liturgists, etc.
13. Network with other local youth professionals.
14. Participate in continuing education.
15. Complete other duties that may arise, with the knowledge of the pastor.
16. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Attend weekly church staff meetings.
2. Attend Church Council meetings.
3. Build and maintain a current roster of youth.
4. Prepare and submit an itemized annual budget to the Commission on Finance.
5. Arrange transportation for all youth events.
6. Prepare a newsletter article each month which highlights youth activities.
7. Submit articles of special interest to the local newspaper.
8. Schedule all youth activities on the official church calendar.
9. Assure that special announcements are in the Sunday bulletin.
10.Oversees registration and payment fees for all applicable trips.
1. Attend weekly church staff meetings.
2. Attend Church Council meetings.
3. Build and maintain a current roster of youth.
4. Prepare and submit an itemized annual budget to the Commission on Finance.
5. Arrange transportation for all youth events.
6. Prepare a newsletter article each month which highlights youth activities.
7. Submit articles of special interest to the local newspaper.
8. Schedule all youth activities on the official church calendar.
9. Assure that special announcements are in the Sunday bulletin.
10.Oversees registration and payment fees for all applicable trips.
SUPERVISION
Supervision is provided by the pastor directly and by the Staff Parish Relations Committee
Supervision is provided by the pastor directly and by the Staff Parish Relations Committee
Call the church office at 830-278-3135 for more information
Nursery Care Giver.
Hours are Sundays, 7:45AM-12:00PM with occasional opportunities for more hours during seasonal bible studies and events. Apply in person at 301 N. High St. at the church office. Previous experience with infants and toddlers is a must and professional references are required. Safety training and Heart Saver First Aid and CPR courses are provided.
Ministry Opportunities
We are always in prayer for more partners in ministry. Any potential servants desiring to work with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must submit a background check and complete an abuse prevention and boundary awareness training as well as a safety webinar. For more information on this process, see ‘Volunteer Resources’ under the MINISTRIES heading above. Some servants will also be asked to take a First Aid and CPR course depending upon ministry work.
For anyone seeking to get involved, we invite you to call the church pastor, Dr. David Bachelor, or any ministry leader. Partners in ministry may need to shadow those already involved for a length of time and should be active in church life for at least six months. Those seeking leadership roles should also be involved in a regular bible study, prayer group, Emmaus reunion group, Sunday school class, or some type of activity that feeds you spiritually, helps you grow in Christ, and holds you accountable. (Read 1 Timothy 3:1-13 to know what the bible says about those in leadership.) See the list below for just a few of the many ministries in which you may feel the call to serve.
Chrysalis / Emmaus: Joy Jechow
Vacation Bible School: Bethany Suarez / Diane Underwood
Youth / Youth Sunday School: Travis Johnson
Children’s Sunday School & Children’s Festivals: Bethany Suarez
Adult Sunday School: Rev. David Bachelor
Chancel Choir / God’s Kids Choir / Handbells / Special Music: Paulo Viana / Diane Underwood
Home-Church Visits / Meal Delivery: Rev. David Bachelor / Steve & Ellen Balke
Praise Band: Jimmy Carnes
Office Volunteer: Kimberly Ruiz / Paula Colhour
Acolytes: Bethany Suarez
Uvalde Methodist Women: Joy Jechow
Nursery: Bethany Suarez
Trustees / Facility Maintenance: Steven Sanchez
Lord’s Supper Meal Program: Bethany Suarez / Sandra Cox / Lynn Cantu / Kay Jungerman
Communion Delivery: Rev. David Bachelor
Communion Server in Worship: Rev. David Bachelor / Sherry Agnew / Jimmy Carnes
Bible Studies: Rev. David Bachelor
Serve & Play: Bethany Suarez
Circle of ConneXion: DeeAnn Dillahunty
Lick and Stick Newsletter Group: Paula Colhour
Confirmation Class: Bethany Suarez
Song of the Shadows Easter Passion Play: Jan Elliott
HOTT Days: Travis Johnson
Call the church office at 830-278-3135 for more information on any ministry or to start your own!