Student Ministries Director - Westminster

BRAVE Church; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company match 403b

Disability & life insurance

PTO 4 weeks

Job summary

BRAVE Church in Westminster seeks a spiritually mature Director of Student Ministry to lead middle and high school ministry at our Westminster Campus. You will disciple students, equip ministry teams, and foster a culture grounded in biblical truth and spiritual growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in student ministry, formal theological training preferred, and strengths in preaching, mentoring, administration, and team development. Evening and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of full-time student ministry leadership.
• Formal theological education preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication with others.
• Proficient with MS Office and administrative tasks.
• Willing to serve evenings and weekends with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a Kingdom-advancing culture by inspiring student leaders.
• Develop and empower ministry teams through recruitment and training.
• Cast vision and lead strategic ministry initiatives and events.
• Preach and teach with conviction to student gatherings.
• Model a prayerful life and shepherd students with integrity.

Skills

Student Ministry Leadership

Theological & Ministry Training

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Administrative & Technical Competence

Professionalism & Flexibility

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Formal theological education preferred

Job description

Summary of the Position

BRAVE Church is seeking a spiritually mature, gospel-driven leader to serve as Director of Student Ministry at our Westminster Campus. This role is ideal for a director with a passion for discipling middle and high school students, equipping ministry teams, and advancing a vibrant culture of biblical truth and spiritual growth.

Rooted in the biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1), the ideal candidate embodies humility, integrity, and servant leadership. He is a seasoned ministry professional who thrives in a fast-paced church environment, demonstrating strength in preaching, mentoring, administration, and team development. With a heart for reaching the next generation, he will lead with vision, steward relationships, and shepherd students toward lifelong faith.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Student Ministry Leadership
  Minimum 5 years of full‑time experience in middle and high school ministry with a heart for discipleship and gospel advancement.
• Theological & Ministry Training
  Formal theological education preferred, coupled with sound biblical knowledge and spiritual maturity.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  Proven ability to lead, teach, and counsel with clarity, compassion, and confidence—both written and verbal.
• Administrative & Technical Competence
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); highly organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to new tools.
• Professionalism & Flexibility
  Maintains confidentiality, demonstrates initiative, and willing to serve evenings/weekends with excellence and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate a Kingdom‑Advancing Culture
  Inspire a generation of student leaders and servants who boldly live out BRAVE Church’s mission: Courageously Advancing God’s Kingdom.
• Develop and Empower Ministry Teams
  Recruit, train, and mobilize passionate volunteers and student leaders who carry contagious faith and serve with excellence.
• Cast Vision & Lead Strategic Initiatives
  Design and execute yearly ministry plans, retreats, outreach events, and discipleship pathways that align with BRAVE’s gospel‑centered mission.
• Preach and Teach with Conviction
  Proclaim God’s Word boldly and unapologetically in student gatherings, fostering biblical literacy, spiritual formation, and missional living.
• Model and Multiply a Prayerful Life
  Lead by example in personal prayer and cultivate a ministry culture dependent on prayer for guidance, power, and spiritual renewal.

Attributes

• Positive attitude
• Heart of a servant
• Fun/enjoyable
• Organizational skills
• Must share the vision of BRAVE to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion

Core Values

• Bold in Faith, Resolute in Identity, Authentic in Relationships, Virtuous in Character, Engaged in Mission
• Love for God & People
• Work ethic that is excellent, protective, and frugal with time and money
• Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with, and devoted to the call of God and the Church

Benefits

• Medical (PPO Plan), Dental, Vision – BRAVE pays 90% of insurance premium
• FSA – to help with cost of medical expenses
• 403b – Eligible at 90 days with company match
• Company‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance
• PTO – Full‑time employees accrue 4 weeks a year