Director of Student Ministries Job Description
New Bridge Community Church was planted in 1999 and continues to pursue the mission of making disciples who love God, love one another, and make His love known in our community. We are passionate about living in community and engaging our local communities to make God’s love known.
Position Title: Director of Student Ministries
Reports To: Lead Pastor
Status: Full-Time/Part-Time
Position Summary
The Director of Student Ministries will lead and oversee all aspects of the student ministry (grades 6-12, potentially also young adults). We are looking for a person who engages in relational ministry, builds connections with parents, and develops volunteers to minister to students.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Vision
- Develop and articulate a compelling vision for student ministry that aligns with the church’s mission and values.
- Lead, equip, and mentor a team of volunteer leaders to effectively minister to students.
- Plan and implement strategies to grow and sustain the student ministry.
- Ministry Development
- Provide strategic short and long-term planning that aims at making disciples, connecting with non-Christian students, and mobilizes students to serve and live on mission.
- Plan and oversee weekly student gatherings, including worship, teaching, and small groups.
- Organize and lead annual retreats, camps, mission trips, and special events.
- Discipleship and Teaching
- Develop and deliver biblically grounded teaching that connects with students.
- Provide opportunities for students to grow spiritually, serve others, and develop leadership skills.
- Foster an environment where students feel safe to ask questions and share their faith journey.
- Relationship Building
- Build strong, Christ-centered relationships with students, parents, and volunteers.
- Be accessible to students and their families for support and encouragement.
- Partner with parents to help them disciple their teenagers at home.
- Administrative Duties
- Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer leaders, ensuring they are equipped for their roles.
- Develop and manage the student ministry budget.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents, students, and church leadership.
- Collaboration
- Work closely with other ministry leaders to ensure alignment across church ministries.
- Participate in staff meetings, church-wide events, and other pastoral responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
- Maintain a growing relationship with God
- Pursue spiritual rhythms that enrich your relationship with God and others
- Demonstrated experience of living on mission within one’s community
- A relational leader who demonstrates security and identity in Christ
- Demonstrated experience leading people and teams
- Ability to effectively teach and preach the Bible
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills, conflict management, and computer skills.
- Must be in direct alignment with the essential theological positions of NBCC (and humility in non-essentials)
- Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, education, or a related field (preferred). 5+ vocational ministry experience (or an equivalent) is highly desired.
Expectations:
- Personally embrace and embody the mission of NBCC
- Participation in a NBCC life group
- Complete Living Free class within the first year
- Pursue and maintain healthy growing relationships with staff and NBCC members
- Serve with a good heart under the direct authority of the Lead Pastor and the Leadership Team
- Bring a team mentality to the staff
- Able to lead self in time management and job responsibilities
- If married, we believe it is important that the whole family participate in the life of New Bridge, and that the students see the example of a healthy, Biblical marriage and family.
New Bridge Community Church reserves the right to modify job responsibilities at any time.
Salary: Competitive salary for the PNW based on qualifications and experience.
