Student Ministries Campus Director - Kentwood Campus

Ada Bible Church•Caledonia, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeline, a ministry for middle and high-school students at Ada Bible Church, is looking for a Student Ministries Campus Director to join the team at the Kentwood Campus, as the High School Director. This full-time position offers an incredible opportunity for someone passionate about impacting students’ lives as they explore the story of God and find their own place within it. The Student Ministries Campus Director is the primary spiritual leader and overseer of the student ministry at their campus. A key focus of this role is to empower and equip volunteers to do the work of ministry, building a strong team culture where leaders are cared for, developed and mobilized. This role leads the student ministry directly on Sundays and oversees the leadership of their other campus director and the campus resident to own Ada Bible values and provide excellent ministry experience and trustworthy leadership for students, volunteers, and families at their campus. This person is the lead problem solver, visionary, teacher, and coach for all things student ministry at their campus and a key ministry leader for the campus at large.

Requirements

3 years of work or volunteer experience in student ministry.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Eagerly committed to Christ and exhibits a thriving relationship with him.
Willing to become a member within 90-days of hire.
Have beliefs consistent with Ada Bible Church’s statement of faith.

Nice To Haves

Seminary pursuit or equivalent Biblical training are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute weekly Lifeline services at your campus by collaborating, customizing, and leading your context with confident and Christlike leadership.
Identify, recruit, and champion volunteers to serve in Lifeline
Provide hospitable and biblical leadership to staff, volunteers, and students as needs and crises arise
Empower and invest in volunteers and students to share in the work of ministry with you by calling out gifting, encouragement, equipping, and celebrating quality ministry.
Own your role as the ministry leader of your campus creatively investing in the team and ministry to encourage both spiritual and numerical growth.
Invest in personal leadership and spiritual growth through books, trainings, elder or ministry leader mentorship and conferences
Maintain small group rosters and new student information.
Lead your direct reports with consistent accountability through one-on-one’s, direct feedback, and encouragement.
Maintain regular contact with volunteers by e-mail, phone, and in-person meetings.
Connect volunteers to care and discipleship resources of Ada Bible Church
Develop volunteers in their role through encouragement, empowerment, and direction.
Support and communicate with parents as needs arise
Teach Lifeline curriculum with excellence
Collaborate in the creation of Lifeline curriculum for both MS and HS.
Participate in development and evaluation tools
Write, prepare, and deliver (or oversee) leader trainings on Lifeline Nights.
Collaborate as a member of the High School Ministry Team under the leadership of the High School Ministry team lead to execute vision in weekly programming, events, and ministry initiatives.
Plan, attend, and/or lead events for your ministry context in collaboration with the central team.
Evaluate ministry environments like leader training, small group locations, schedule, and programing elements to ensure they serve the people in your specific context.
Live into your identity as an expert in your ministry with an ongoing understanding of the age you serve.
Be present, personal, and participating as an active member of your campus staff.
Care for walk-ins, facilitate membership interviews, lead trainings, perform weddings and funerals, etc. as a member of the pastoral team or care team.