Student Ministry Director: Shepherd & Grow Teens

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

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.