Student Ministries Director

Part-Time, approximately 20-25 hours per week
Reports to: Associate Pastor

Why This Role Matters

The teenage years are formative years of faith. We want students at Ambassador to encounter Jesus, develop a biblical and gospel-centered faith, build meaningful relationships within the church and discover what it means to live as Christ’s ambassadors. This role helps create the environments, relationships and leadership culture that make that possible.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Student Ministries Director provides leadership and pastoral oversight for Ambassador Church’s junior high and high school ministry, shepherding students, equipping parents, developing healthy volunteer leaders and creating environments where students can know Jesus, grow in their faith and increasingly take ownership of following Him. Working alongside the youth ministry coordinator, the director will oversee weekly gatherings while intentionally connecting students to the broader life and mission of Ambassador Church. As the ministry develops and needs arise, this role may also have the opportunity to provide pastoral leadership and shepherding for college-aged students.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Shepherd & Disciple Students

• Build meaningful, pastoral relationships with students, providing spiritual encouragement, discipleship, prayer and care as they grow in their relationship with Jesus.
• Partner with parents and equip them to take primary responsibility for the spiritual discipleship of their students.

Recruit, Train & Develop Leaders

• Recruit, equip, train and develop a healthy team of adult and student leaders, providing the tools, support and accountability they need to teach, lead life groups, build relationships and shepherd students well.
• Cultivate a healthy team culture marked by prayer, collaboration, encouragement, accountability and shared ownership of the ministry.

Lead Engaging, Biblically-Centered Gatherings

• Plan and lead Sunday morning services and Friday night Life groups that are engaging, relational, biblical and gospel-centered.
• Select and implement appropriate curriculum and teaching content for Friday night life groups.
• Continually evaluate and improve weekly ministry environments based on the spiritual and relational needs of students.

Connect Students to the Life of the Church

• Intentionally integrate students into the broader life of Ambassador Church, helping them see themselves as valued members of the church family rather than simply participants in youth ministry.
• Coordinate student participation in Intergenerational worship service and other church-wide opportunities, encouraging students to serve, participate in outreach and missions and engage with the broader church.
• Collaborate with the kids ministry director to ensure a healthy transition to junior high.

Plan Retreats, Outreach & Special Events

• Plan and execute an annual summer retreat and winter retreat.
• Working with the outreach coordinator, develop outreach, mission and discipleship opportunities that help students grow in their faith and engage their community and the world.
• Ensure special events are planned thoughtfully, communicated clearly and executed safely and effectively.

Lead with Intention & Communicate Proactively

• Develop and maintain an annual ministry plan and calendar, planning curriculum, teaching themes, retreats, events, outreach, volunteer development and church-wide involvement well in advance.
• Communicate proactively and consistently with parents regarding ministry calendars, expectations, events and opportunities.
• Manage the student ministry budget and resources responsibly.
• Stay informed about relevant trends in youth culture and ministry while maintaining a clear biblical and theological foundation.

Serve as Part of the Pastoral Team

• Work collaboratively with the pastoral and ministry staff to advance the mission and vision of Ambassador Church.
• Participate in church-wide ministry initiatives and events.
• Support the shepherding needs of the broader church through pastoral responsibilities appropriate to the role, including preaching, counseling, weddings, baptisms and other ministry opportunities.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• A mature follower of Jesus with a growing relationship with Christ.
• Humble, teachable and committed to serving others.
• Organized, dependable and able to follow through on commitments.
• A clear and gracious communicator.
• A collaborative team player who works well with staff and volunteers.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to learn.
• Passionate about supporting the mission of Ambassador Church.
• Loves seeing students grow into followers of Jesus.

Preferred qualifications include:

• A Master's level seminary degree is preferred but candidates in process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bible or ministry will be considered.
• A strong biblical and theological foundation with the ability to communicate Scripture clearly and appropriately to junior high and high school students.
• 2+ years of youth ministry experience, including experience recruiting and developing volunteers.
• Experience developing and managing a ministry calendar and coordinating multiple ministry priorities.
• Experience partnering effectively with parents and developing adult volunteers.

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