About the role
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