Student Ministry Lead: Discipleship & Team Builder

Creekside Christian Church; Elk Grove, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Christian Church in Elk Grove, CA, seeks a Ministry Lead for its Student Ministry, serving grades 7–12 and their families. You will equip families, volunteers, and students to be devoted followers of Jesus, fostering a thriving ministry where every student feels welcome, loved, and nurtured, with parents engaged as primary faith-trainers.

You will supervise paid and volunteer leaders, oversee ministry communication, and partner with local schools to extend ministry reach, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, ministry, or leadership.
• 5 years’ experience in children’s or student ministry and/or planning and organizing events.
• History of leadership, relational development, and disciple making.
• At least 3 years of managing/supervising experience.
• Experience in leading a volunteer team(s).
• Ability to participate in the leadership of spiritual growth in others.
• Strong Christlike leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with emphasis on planning and development.
• Ability to manage, develop, and effectively lead teams of staff and volunteers.
• Highly adaptable and resourceful in changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd and nurture students and leaders by actively fostering discipleship relationships, being a primary point of contact, and lead events that build community.
• Participate in the spiritual encouragement and development of students and leaders through the teaching of God’s word and cultivating spiritually engaging environments through all Student Ministry programming (Sundays, LifeGroups, events, etc.).
• Provide oversight to the administration of all Student Ministry communication and activities (including events, camps, summer activities, parent meetings, etc.).
• Equip and encourage the parents through training, material, ministry involvement and clear communication and planning.
• Assist in the creation of event promotional material for print, social media posts, and parent communication.
• Aid in creative and clear communication with participating students, families, and volunteer leaders about ongoing activities/opportunities.
• Creatively pursue means of serving on local school campuses (through FCA, YoungLife, Christian clubs, subbing, coaching, etc.).
• Fulfill other duties as needed pertaining to overall Creekside pastoral care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education/ministry

Seminary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Creekside Christian Church in Elk Grove, CA, seeks a Ministry Lead for its Student Ministry, serving grades 7–12 and their families. You will equip families, volunteers, and students to be devoted followers of Jesus, fostering a thriving ministry where every student feels welcome, loved, and nurtured, with parents engaged as primary faith-trainers.

You will supervise paid and volunteer leaders, oversee ministry communication, and partner with local schools to extend ministry reach, while