You will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and, when appropriate, leading a program emphasizing building relationships between youth members, and also between youth and other generations in Central Lutheran congregation. Encourage youth participation in all areas of congregational life, using their God-given gifts for the good of all. Encourage growth in servanthood and discipleship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in activities and programs for K-12 youth.

· Encourage and recruit volunteer adults to work in various aspects of the youth program.

· Contact families of youth who are worship visitors or Sunday School or youth group guests at Central Lutheran Church.  Introduce yourself and the program

· Coordinate and participate in leading retreats for confirmation students and high school youth. Establish the calendar in consultation with the pastors and Youth and Family Ministry Committee.

· Coordinate or teach the high school youth class during Sunday School.

· Coordinate youth participation in Cluster, Synod, Region, Churchwide and Youth Encounter youth gatherings. 

· Maintain regular written, electronic or telephone contact with all youth between grades 6 and 12. Write announcements and reports for the newsletter, the Messenger.

· Spend a week at camp with youth from Central Lutheran Church, working with the camp program.

· Work with the integrated confirmation-youth group program.

· Lead weekly Bible studies, Youth Group or other activities for high school youth during the school year.

· Plan and lead events which will be attractive to the appropriate age group.

· Participate visibly in worship with the congregation and be available for conversations during fellowship times, except when schedules conflict.

· Be responsible for Sunday School and Confirmation openings, etc.

· Connect with the lives of youth at home and at school.

Coordinate family ministry in the congregation.

· Coordinate fellowship and recreational trips and events.

· Coordinate servant events such as Habitat for Humanity projects, elderly member outreach, food bank, etc.

· Plan and participate in family-friendly congregational events, working with appropriate committees and groups.

Partnership and Accountability

Work cooperatively with staff and lay leaders; participate in staff meetings and congregational council and appropriate committee meetings.

· On a day-to-day basis, you are responsible to the pastors.

· Attend weekly staff meetings.

· Meet at least monthly with the pastors.

· Review your work with the committee responsible for youth and family ministry and pastors every six months.

· Attend meetings of the Staff Support Committee when staff members are included.

· Participate in continuing education events and a support group of colleagues, if available.

The first twelve months will be a probationary period, with a review after six and after twelve months.

Central is currently search for a new Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator. 

The Youth and Family Ministry Committee is at work providing for youth programming in the interim before a new staff person is here. 

DAY CAMP 2008 - JUNE 23-27

We have once again contracted with Lutherhaven for their leadership team to conduct Day Camp the week of June 23-27.  Middle school and high school youth are encouraged to set aside this week to be leaders and counselors alongside the Lutherhaven staff.  Day camp is open to preschool - 6th grade children.  The theme this year is The Trek, based on Hebrews 12:1-3 (start thinking about hiking, outdoors, etc).  In addition to putting this important week on your calendar now, I ask that you put on your hiking boots and start the Trek by spreading the word to your grandchildren, neighbors and friends.  If you know you are available to help in any capacity, please let Kelli Olsen know, 877-7643 or kellidaveo@aol.com.  Thank you!