Resident-Student Ministry

Ada Bible Church • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ada Bible Church is seeking Student Ministry Residents to join their Lifeline team. This role offers invaluable experience and hands-on training in various aspects of ministry to middle school and high school students. Residents will participate in planning and executing student ministry programs, coordinating and caring for small group leaders, and contributing to curriculum and event development. The position includes bi-weekly meetings on Tuesday afternoons with other ministry residents for spiritual formation, leadership, and ministry development. This is a part-time, temporary position, offering up to 20 hours per week from August 2026 to May 2027, with a possibility for extension.

Requirements

• Intent to pursue vocational ministry as a career.
• Be a junior or senior in a degree-granting program or within two years after receiving your undergraduate degree.
• Actively pursuing a vibrant relationship with Christ, building it on prayer and a Biblical foundation.
• Humble and willing to receive regular constructive feedback.
• Committed to investing in Lifeline volunteers and helping them disciple their student small groups.
• Able to communicate to students and leaders with clarity.
• Interested in growing leadership and teaching abilities as well as contributing to the team with current talent, gifts and skill sets.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and high initiative.
• Available Tuesdays (required), Wednesdays and Sundays; with capacity for additional meetings and work hours as needed or required.
• Experience in student ministry or small groups.

Nice To Haves

• Formal education in Biblical studies or ministry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run weekly Lifeline programming with the campus team.
• Participate in Lifeline team meetings, project meetings, and planning teams for events.
• Assist with the care and training of Lifeline volunteers.
• Help write and edit teaching curriculum and small group leader trainings.
• Facilitate small group leader trainings at the campus a few times throughout the ministry season.
• Facilitate and run short-term student groups.
• Teach Lifeline curriculum to students on a few occasions throughout the ministry season.
• Assist in writing spiritual practices and small group questions.
• Campus care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level