Director of Student Ministry

SBC Executive Committee; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The King's Chapel is seeking a Director of Student Ministry to provide spiritual leadership for grades 6–12 and oversee all student programming. You will shepherd students, volunteers, and families while aligning ministry with the church’s mission and theology.

Responsibilities include leading spiritual formation, developing curriculum, recruiting and training volunteers, coordinating schedules and events, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master of Divinity preferred.
• Experience in student ministry preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead students in spiritual formation through teaching, discipleship, and mentorship.
• Develop and implement a biblically sound curriculum for middle and high school ministries.
• Foster a culture of prayer, worship, and discipleship.
• Provide pastoral care and support to students and their families.
• Oversee all student ministry programs for grades 6–12.
• Plan weekly gatherings, small groups, retreats, camps, and events.
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers.
• Coordinate schedules and logistics.
• Communicate with parents and students.
• Develop and manage an annual ministry budget and calendar.
• Submit ministry highlights for church communications.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology and planning tools.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Experience in student ministry

Leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

TheDirector of Student Ministryat The King’s Chapel provides spiritual leadership and organizational oversight for all student ministryprogrammingfor grades 6-12. This role is responsible for cultivating a Christ-centered environment where middle and high school students grow in their faith, develop meaningful relationships, and actively engage in the life of the church.

TheDirector of Student Ministrywill lead, shepherd, and equip students, volunteers, and families while aligning all ministry efforts with The King’s Chapel’s mission and theology.

Key Responsibilities

Ministry Leadership & Development

• Lead students in spiritual formation through teaching, discipleship, and mentorship.
• Develop and implement a biblically sound curriculum for middle and high school ministries.
• Foster a culture of prayer, worship, and discipleship.
• Provide pastoral care and support to students and their families.
• Oversee all student ministry programs for grades 6–12.
• Plan weekly gatherings, small groups, retreats, camps, and special events.

Volunteer & Staff Leadership

• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers.
• Provide support and training for leaders.
• Comply with and complete all safety training and coordinate safety training.

Administration & Communication

• Coordinate schedules and logistics.
• Communicate with parents and students.
• Ensure safety and training compliance.
• Partner with church leadership and staff.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, purchasing as needed.
• Develop and manage an annual ministry budget and calendar.
• Submit ministry highlights, advertisements, and information for the weekly church newsletter and family meetings.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology, media, and standard office systems and planning tools

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend regular staff meetings and staff functions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission and values of The King’s Chapel.
• A calling to student ministry and a heart for partnering with families in discipleship.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) preferred.
• Experience working in student ministry is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Position Details

• Status: Full-time
• Schedule: Includes Sundays and occasional evenings for events and trainings
• Reports to: Associate Pastor of Ministries