Student Ministry Coordinator

Fearless Network Of Churches•Allendale Charter Township, MI

23h

About The Position

The Student Ministry Coordinator teaches, plans, and creates environments for students in grades 5–12 to connect with peers, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and fearlessly make him known. The role also supports parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their students’ lives and invests in ministry leaders and volunteers by building and developing volunteer teams. This part-time, non-exempt position averages 16 hours. The coordinator works alongside the Fearless student ministry team to shape teachings, weekly gathering experiences, and term groups; serves as the primary youth-group teacher while empowering volunteers to lead and teach; and plans and executes student ministry programming, events, mission trips, special services, leader training, and retreats. The coordinator also develops curriculum with the team, helps maintain student-related databases, the website, and social media, and researches student and family culture. Staff members are expected to live out the church’s values: being transformed by Christ and bringing health to relationships and environments; forming authentic, trust-based relationships; embodying the Fearless DNA and a culture of Kingdom-minded disciple makers; praying for ministry health and the advancement of the Kingdom; working diligently; and pursuing innovation while embracing change.

Requirements

Be a member of Fearless Church or be willing to become a regular attender.
Be a people person who is creative and discipleship oriented.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2–5 years of experience in youth ministry.
Preferred proven ability to develop, lead, and motivate volunteer teams.

Responsibilities

Invest in and deepen your relationship with Jesus.
Work with the Fearless student ministry team to help form teachings, experiences for weekly gatherings, and term groups.
Serve as the primary teacher for youth groups while empowering volunteers to lead and teach.
Invite, invest in, and inspire volunteers, casting vision for their unique role in the ministry.
Build and develop volunteer teams to support student ministry programming and events.
Build meaningful relationships with students through a warm, approachable presence and foster a welcoming community where students feel known, valued, and connected.
Plan, lead, and execute student ministry events, mission trips, and special services.
Assist with planning, leading, and executing leader training and student retreats.
Collaborate with the Fearless Student Ministry team to develop curriculum for student ministries.
Assist with upkeep of the database, website, and social media as they relate to students.
Research and understand student and family culture.