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Description
Student Ministry Leader
Full-TimeElizabethtown, KYOn-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