Director of Student Ministries First Assembly Church - 4.3 Saint Peters, MO Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills Volunteer management Attention to detail Working with students Managing projects Project leadership Teaching Full Job Description About us At First Assembly Church we exist to declare and display the gospel to everyone, every day, everywhere. Living our mission is at the heart of everything we do as we reach out to our community, reach in to serve each other and reach up in worship to our Creator. We are looking for driven, creative and dedicated individuals of growing Christian faith and character to join our team and commit to the mission of the church. We believe that to operate in excellence we need to bring together the best people to work in unity towards God's purpose for this community. Director of Student MinistriesJob Summary The Director of Student Ministries reports directly to the Lead Pastor and provides strategic, spiritual, and operational leadership for all student ministries at First Assembly Church . This position oversees ministry to junior high and high school students and is responsible for developing healthy ministry environments where students can encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and actively live out their Christian faith. The Director of Student Ministries will provide leadership to staff and volunteers while overseeing teaching, worship, discipleship, outreach, relational ministry, events, and student ministry programming. This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong communication, creative thinking, teaching ability, volunteer development, project management, organization, and a passion for reaching and discipling the next generation. Primary ResponsibilitiesStudent Ministry Leadership Provide strategic leadership and vision for all student ministries, including junior high and high school services, worship, teaching, discipleship, outreach, evangelism, and relational community. Develop and implement ministry strategies that promote spiritual growth, student engagement, healthy relationships, and long-term retention. Create environments and experiences that lead students toward salvation, spiritual maturity, discipleship, and active participation in the life of the church. Build meaningful relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and church leadership. Meet regularly with students and their families and invest in relationships beyond the walls of the church. Support and encourage parents as they fulfill their roles as Christian parents and primary spiritual influences in the lives of their children. Volunteer Leadership and Development Recruit, identify, equip, develop, and retain qualified student ministry volunteers. Identify emerging leaders and develop a clear pathway for volunteer onboarding, training, evaluation, and leadership development. Establish and maintain appropriate volunteer screening, onboarding, and evaluation processes. Conduct regular training and development opportunities that help volunteers grow spiritually and strengthen their leadership skills. Develop training materials, resources, and sessions for staff, volunteers, and ministry team members. Foster a healthy, unified, and spiritually growing volunteer culture focused on excellence and serving students well. Ministry Planning, Budgeting, and Events Develop and manage accurate annual student ministry budgets that support ongoing programming, activities, camps, special events, and facility or room improvements. Plan, coordinate, and execute student ministry events, camps, retreats, services, and special projects. Manage ministry projects and resources effectively while maintaining appropriate financial stewardship. Evaluate ministry programs and initiatives to ensure they are aligned with the church's vision, mission, values, and goals. Establish measurable department goals related to student growth, engagement, discipleship, and retention. Spiritual Formation and Outreach Lead and equip students to actively live out their Christian faith through outreach, evangelism, discipleship, service, and engagement within their communities. Develop ministry opportunities that encourage students to discover and use their gifts and abilities for God's purposes. Provide biblical teaching and discipleship that is consistent with the doctrinal commitments of First Assembly Church. Model a life of prayer, spiritual leadership, integrity, and obedience to the Word of God. Pastoral Care and Team Leadership Provide appropriate pastoral care, encouragement, prayer, and spiritual guidance to students and families. Work collaboratively with pastors, staff, volunteers, parents, and other ministry departments to advance the overall mission of First Assembly Church. Attend required staff and ministry meetings and participate in church-wide initiatives and services. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to recruit, develop, equip, and empower volunteers. Demonstrate adaptability, analytical thinking, attention to detail, relationship-building skills, a commitment to excellence, and a strong team-oriented approach. Possess excellent communication, organizational, teaching, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Lead by example and consistently demonstrate the core values of

First Assembly Church:

Jesus is our everything. People are our priority. Church is our home. Serving is our honor. Generosity is our lifestyle. Expectation is our approach. Unstoppable is our nature. Diversity is our directive. Family is our foundation. Missions is our mandate. Grace is our gospel. Pentecost is our power. Exemplify obedience to the Word of God, spiritual maturity, personal integrity, and a deep-rooted commitment to prayer. Demonstrate a genuine passion for reaching, discipling, and developing the next generation. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Youth Ministry, Christian Education, Theology, or a related field preferred; equivalent ministry experience may be considered. Three or more years of experience in Christian ministry, youth ministry, student ministry, or Christian education. Pastoral credentials with the Assemblies of God preferred/required, consistent with the church's expectations for the position. Demonstrated experience leading teams, developing volunteers, managing ministry programs, and coordinating events. Experience working effectively with students, parents, volunteers, and church staff. Work Environment and Schedule Primarily based in a normal office environment with regular ministry activities occurring throughout the church and community. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM . Attendance is required at all First Assembly Church corporate services, arriving 60 minutes prior to each service . Evening and weekend work will be required periodically for student services, events, camps, retreats, meetings, and other ministry responsibilities. Additional hours may be required based on ministry projects, special events, pastoral care needs, and department goals.

Job Type:

Full-time Ability to

Relocate:

Saint Peters, MO 63376: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person