We need an innovative and people-centered individual or couple to bring the light of the gospel to the youth of Eastern Kentucky. For over 75 years, local missionaries have run a summer camp called Youth Haven Bible Camp (YHBC) that has impacted the lives of rural youth, ages 8‑18. They have also overseen a two-week special needs camp ministry for all ages.
The Camp Program Director will work under the Camp Director to run the day-to-day programming for the camp session. They will plan camp activities and programming and supervise the summer team of Junior Staff. They will handle minor disputes with campers and ensure that campers and staff are being where they need to be and doing what they need to be doing throughout the weeks of camp.
The Camp Director will spend the rest of the year helping with grounds and maintenance responsibilities at the camp, working under the Camp Director to conduct occasional retreats, and preferably assisting local church youth ministries and starting new outreach programs. This role will allow the right individual to build on the work of an established ministry, while enjoying the freedom to apply their unique gifts and skills to reach into the lives of often overlooked youth.
Youth Haven Bible Camp is located in Lee County, KY. Lee County is in a rural, mountainous setting that was badly affected by the collapse of the coal industry in the mid-twentieth century. It is a socioeconomically disadvantaged area filled with at-risk youth and broken families that need the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- While this position requires raising full support, mission housing may be available.
- Begin the application by creating a login at https://www.kmminc.org.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead the programming of the 5-week summer Bible camping program, including supervising Jr. Staff and volunteers and assisting the Camp Director in training and shepherding them.
- Plan fun games and activities that coordinate with the annual camp theme.
- Work alongside the Camp Director and General Director to assess, strategize, and implement ministry activities for youth year-round.
- Partner with churches and ministries in the area
- Collaborate with leadership in the area camping program to brainstorm ministry ventures
- Teach and mentor children and youth
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness
- Able to effectively carry out the programming of a Bible camp ministry focused on evangelism and discipleship; this includes an organized people-friendly approach to planning, scheduling, and delegating both practical and ministry-related tasks
- Ability to recognize, strategize, and carry out new ministry opportunities as they are discovered
- Works well with people
- Ability to supervise Junior Staff and volunteers and settle minor disputes.
- Physically active and capable of joining in with youth activities
- Musical abilities are a plus
- Ability to raise support
Education & Experience
A four-year degree is desired, but this would be at the Board’s discretion. One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred.
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- Begin the application by creating a login at www.kmminc.org.
Kentucky Mountain Mission is a conservative, independent, evangelical, faith Mission that ministers in southeast Kentucky. The purpose of Kentucky Mountain Mission is to promote the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the study of the Bible, the saving of the lost, and the edification of believers in the Kentucky mountains and vicinity.
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