Director of Student Discipleship

Covenant Seminary; Signal Mountain, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church in Signal Mountain, TN seeks a Director of Student Discipleship to lead 6-12th grade ministry as part of the Family Ministry Team. You will provide leadership, management, and support to students and volunteers to equip them to live as faithful followers of Jesus in daily life.

The role requires a committed Christian, strong leadership, and a Bachelor’s Degree, with responsibilities spanning vision, staffing, budgeting, and partnership with parents and the

Qualifications

• Experience discipling students in a local church setting.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Background check satisfactory and clear.

Responsibilities

• Champion and implement the SM2 vision with Family Pastor.
• Oversee the MS and HS Directors and the Ministry Coordinator.
• Develop and oversee the Student Ministry budget with staff and youth committee.
• Actively participate in weekly and annual Student Ministry events and teach Scripture.
• Collaborate with parents and church members for student discipleship.

Skills

Discipling students

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

# Director of Student Discipleship**Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church**612 James Blvd, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 Start Date01/01/2027Full-TimeMore Details**POSITION****The Director of Student Ministry at Signal Pres participates on the Family Ministry Team, which is led by multiple staff members, includes over 100 volunteers, and engages more than 500 kids and students every week with the gospel. As part of this Family Ministry Team, the Student Ministry Director will provide leadership, management, and support to the people and discipleship efforts related to students in grades 6-12 in order to equip those students to live ordinary life as the faithful presence of Jesus’ love.**# **PERSONAL QUALITIES*** **A committed Christian with a strong desire to know Christ, live as his follower in the world, and practice one’s personal faith in the worship and ministry of the church.*** **A team player with experience leading, managing, and co-laboring with other adults*** **A committed disciple maker who leads other disciple makers by example*** **A proven commitment to students and their families in the context of the local church**# **RESPONSIBILITIES****Leadership*** **Champion and implement the vision of SM2 and with the Family Pastor update it as needed*** **Ensure healthy and safe ministry environments for all involved****Management*** **Balance long-term vision and planning with routine week-to-week responsibilities*** **Proactively communicate delegated responsibilities and ensure proper accountability among staff team*** **Oversee the MS and HS Directors & the Ministry Coordinator for Family and Student Ministry*** **Oversee the Student Ministry budget in coordination with staff and youth committee****Adult Coordination*** **Maintain an active presence with D-Group Leaders as a guide and support in their ministry*** **Partner with MS Directors in leading the development and recruitment of D-Group Leaders*** **Pursue partnership with parents and other church members for the sake of ministry to students*** **Provide leadership for the Student Committee in collaboration with the committee chair****Overall Support & Participation*** **Actively participate in all Student Ministry events – weekly and annual – regularly teaching Scripture and engaging relationally with students*** **Develop and maintain any other relationship or initiative that could assist in the discipleship of students**# **REQUIREMENTS*** **A track record of discipling and ministering to students in the local church*** **Strong organizational skills*** **Satisfactory background check*** **Bachelor’s Degree**# **ACCOUNTABILITY****The Director of Student Ministry will report to the Associate Pastor of Family Ministry.**# **EVALUATION****The Director of Student Ministry will be reviewed annually by the Associate Pastor of Family Ministry. He, along with the Personnel Committee, will annually review the adequacy of compensation.**# **APPLICATION****Interested applicants, please send your resume, introductory letter, and your responses to the questions below to****[e-mail].****SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSES****Please limit each response to 250 words or less.**1. **Please provide a summary of your personal testimony on coming to faith in Jesus and/or your own personal statement of faith.**2. **Please let us know why you are interested in this particular position of working in student ministry; and why you might be drawn to work at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church more generally.**3. **Please review the Leader/Teacher Covenant of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church and let us know of any questions, comments, or concerns that you have and that you think would be worth having a dialogue over during a potential interview.**