Student Ministry Leader (Ref#093)

Adilstone Group; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adilstone Group is seeking a full-time Student Ministry Leader in Bardstown, KY. The ideal candidate will lead and manage the student ministry team, preach effectively, and foster community engagement. This role emphasizes teamwork, leadership development, and spiritual growth, aligning with the church's vision.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to lead through challenges.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of direct experience in student ministry or a formal ministry residency program.
• Ability to preach and teach Scripture to students with faithfulness and cultural relevance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the student ministry staff and volunteer team.
• Preach and teach in ways that are biblically grounded and connect meaningfully with students.
• Pastor, shepherd, and invest in the spiritual growth of students, leaders, and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Team Building

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student ministry tools

Volunteer management systems

Job description

Student Ministry Leader

Full-Time, Elizabethtown, KY, On-Site, Reports to: Campus Pastor

Position Overview

Are you passionate about helping students know and follow Jesus? Do you love developing leaders, partnering with parents, and building something that lasts beyond a program? We are looking for leaders who don't just want to run events — they want to shape lives.

Key Responsibilities

TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• Lead and manage the student ministry staff and volunteer team
• Recruit, train, and shepherd leaders who are equipped to disciple students one-on-one and in groups
• Build a culture of accountability, care, and genuine community within your team

PREACHING & TEACHING

• Preach and teach in ways that are biblically grounded and connect meaningfully with students
• Use centrally-provided curriculum and resources to reduce prep time and direct more energy toward ministry

PASTORAL CARE & COMMUNITY

• Pastor, shepherd, and invest in the spiritual growth of students, leaders, and staff
• Partner with parents as primary disciplers of their children and engage with the broader local community
• Participate in weekend services through baptisms, announcements, communion, and other pastoral moments

CHURCH-WIDE INTEGRATION

• Align the campus student ministry with the church's overarching vision and collaborate across campuses
• Lead students and leaders with clarity through growth and organizational change

  Ideal Qualifications

  EXPERIENCE

  • 2-3 years of direct experience in student ministry or a formal ministry residency program
  • Track record of building and leading teams, not just executing programs

  TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

  • Ability to preach and teach Scripture to students with faithfulness and cultural relevance
  • Familiarity with student ministry tools, curriculum resources, and volunteer management systems
  • Bachelor's degree required

  LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

  • Clear, warm communicator who can lead people at different stages of growth
  • Collaborative by default — builds with, not over, the people around you
  • Demonstrates integrity, humility, accountability, and grit in day-to-day leadership
  • Grounded in Scripture and capable of leading through ambiguity without losing people