Student Ministry Leader

Student Ministry Leader Full-Time, Elizabethtown, 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr