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