Student Ministry Leader (Ref#093)

Student Ministry Leader

Full-Time • Bardstown, KY • On-Site • Reports to: Campus Pastor

Position Overview

Are you passionate about helping students know and follow Jesus? Do you love developing leaders, partnering with parents, and building something that lasts beyond a program? We are looking for leaders who don't just want to run events -- they want to shape lives.

Key Responsibilities

TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• Lead and manage the student ministry staff and volunteer team
• Recruit, train, and shepherd leaders who are equipped to disciple students one-on-one and in groups
• Build a culture of accountability, care, and genuine community within your team

PREACHING & TEACHING

• Preach and teach in ways that are biblically grounded and connect meaningfully with students
• Use centrally-provided curriculum and resources to reduce prep time and direct more energy toward ministry

PASTORAL CARE & COMMUNITY

• Pastor, shepherd, and invest in the spiritual growth of students, leaders, and staff
• Partner with parents as primary disciplers of their children and engage with the broader local community
• Participate in weekend services through baptisms, announcements, communion, and other pastoral moments

CHURCH-WIDE INTEGRATION

• Align the campus student ministry with the church's overarching vision and collaborate across campuses
• Lead students and leaders with clarity through growth and organizational change

Ideal Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years of direct experience in student ministry or a formal ministry residency program
• Track record of building and leading teams, not just executing programs

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to preach and teach Scripture to students with faithfulness and cultural relevance
• Familiarity with student ministry tools, curriculum resources, and volunteer management systems
• Bachelor's degree required

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

• Clear, warm communicator who can lead people at different stages of growth
• Collaborative by default -- builds with, not over, the people around you
• Demonstrates integrity, humility, accountability, and grit in day-to-day leadership
• Grounded in Scripture and capable of leading through ambiguity without losing people