Student Ministry Director

River Pointe Community Church•Richmond, TX

About The Position

The Student Ministry Director provides vision, leadership, and direction for the Student Ministry through team development, student engagement, and parent partnerships. This role exists to help students become fully devoted followers of Jesus who are engaged in God’s Word and equipped to serve others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3 years of relevant ministry or leadership experience
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to recruit, develop, and lead teams
Comfortable with technology and able to quickly learn new systems
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission, values, and Statement of Faith of River Pointe Church
Builds trust and alignment with church leadership
Relationally driven with a passion for students and families
Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for Student Ministry, including strategy, planning, and execution
Collaborate with church leadership on ministry vision, systems, and procedures
Oversee assigned ministry areas and ensure alignment across all student environments
Design and oversee engaging weekly services and yearly student experiences
Create a safe, welcoming, and spiritually impactful environment for students
Ensure all ministry spaces and technical systems are prepared and functioning properly
Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders across all ministry areas
Build a healthy, growing serve team culture
Provide ongoing coaching, care, and leadership development for volunteers
Build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and families
Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influence in students’ lives
Follow up with new students and families and support ongoing connections
Identify and develop student leaders through mentorship and opportunities to serve
Oversee small groups, events, and discipleship pathways
Lead and execute camps, retreats, outreach events, and mission opportunities
Manage ministry systems including attendance, databases, and communication platforms
Communicate consistently through email, social media, and church channels
Develop and manage the annual ministry budget and steward resources effectively