About this 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
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TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
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Lead and manage the student ministry staff and volunteer team
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Recruit, train, and shepherd leaders who are equipped to disciple students one-on-one and in groups
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Build a culture of accountability, care, and genuine community within your team
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PREACHING & TEACHING
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Preach and teach in ways that are biblically grounded and connect meaningfully with students
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Use centrally-provided curriculum and resources to reduce prep time and direct more energy toward ministry
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PASTORAL CARE & COMMUNITY
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Pastor, shepherd, and invest in the spiritual growth of students, leaders, and staff
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Partner with parents as primary disciplers of their children and engage with the broader local community
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Participate in weekend services through baptisms, announcements, communion, and other pastoral moments
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CHURCH-WIDE INTEGRATION
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Align the campus student ministry with the church's overarching vision and collaborate across campuses
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Lead students and leaders with clarity through growth and organizational change
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Ideal Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
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2-3 years of direct experience in student ministry or a formal ministry residency program
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Track record of building and leading teams, not just executing programs
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TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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Ability to preach and teach Scripture to students with faithfulness and cultural relevance
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Familiarity with student ministry tools, curriculum resources, and volunteer management systems
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Bachelor's degree required
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LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION
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Clear, warm communicator who can lead people at different stages of growth
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Collaborative by default — builds with, not over, the people around you
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Demonstrates integrity, humility, accountability, and grit in day-to-day leadership
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Grounded in Scripture and capable of leading through ambiguity without losing people