Student Ministry Director

Job Details: Job Location: Lenexa

• Lenexa, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Role Summary The Student Ministry Director provides vision, leadership, and direction for Westside Student Ministry across all campuses. This person is responsible for implementing the strategy of Westside Student Ministry, leading the student ministry staff team, and ensuring all ministry environments align with the mission, values, and overall direction of Westside Family Church. The Student Ministry Director builds a healthy, relational ministry by recruiting, developing, and empowering leaders while creating pathways for students to love Jesus, become like Jesus, and share Jesus.

Key Responsibilities

Champion the vision, mission, and values of Westside Student Ministry across all campuses. Lead, coach, and develop the student ministry staff team. Provide strategic direction and oversight for all student ministry environments, programs, events, and discipleship pathways. Ensure ministry strategy and execution remain aligned with the overall mission and direction of Westside Family Church.

Build and maintain a relational ministry culture where students are known, cared for, challenged, and discipled. Recruit, equip, coach, and empower adult leaders and student leaders to make disciples and build meaningful relationships with students. Develop leadership pipelines that identify and multiply volunteers, student leaders, and future ministry leaders.

Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influence in the lives of their students. Collaborate with church staff and ministry leaders to advance the mission of Westside Family Church. Oversee annual ministry goals, strategic initiatives, budgets, communication, and ministry planning. Create a culture of evangelism and discipleship that helps students take next steps in following Jesus.

Qualifications

College degree preferred. Knowledgeable in student ministry and have heart for the next generation. Willing to take initiative and get things done. Consistent in church attendance and A2 group participation. Be a team player who collaborates with all ministries.