Resident-Student Ministry

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Part Time temp General Caledonia, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Ada Bible Church is looking for Student Ministry Residents
to join the Lifeline team. As a resident, you will gain invaluable experience and hands‑on training in many aspects of ministry to middle school and high school students. You will participate in planning and running student ministry programs, small group leader coordination and care, overall curriculum and events. Bi‑weekly on Tuesday afternoons, you will get to meet with ministry residents at Ada Bible Church for spiritual formation, leadership and ministry development.

This is a part‑time temporary position offered up to 20 hours per week for August 2026 – May 2027 ministry season, with potential for extension.

• Planandrunweekly Lifelineprogrammingwithcampusteam
• Beinvolvedin Lifelineteammeetings,projectmeetingsandplanningteamsforevents
• Assistwithcareandtrainingfor Lifelinevolunteers
• Assistinwritingandeditingteachingcurriculumandsmallgroupleadertrainings
• Facilitatesmallgroupleadertrainingsatcampusafewtimesthroughoutministryseason
• Growinpersonalleadershipthroughbookstudies,workshops,andgoal-settingconversations
• Additional opportunities;
  • Facilitate and run short‑term student groups, teach Lifeline curriculum to students on a few occasions throughout ministry season (teaching and spiritual practices, assist in writing spiritual practices and small group questions, campus care etc.

We’relookingforindividualswhoarepassionateaboutlearningtolead,build,anddevelopathriving student ministry. To be considered for the position, you should have intent to pursue vocational ministry as a career and be a junior or senior in a degree granting program or within two years after receiving your undergraduate degree. Formal education in Biblical studies or ministry is preferred.

Beyondthat,idealcandidatesare:

• Activelypursuingavibrantrelationshipwith Christ,buildingitonprayerandaBiblicalfoundation
• Humbleandwillingtoreceiveregularconstructivefeedback
• Committedtoinvestingin Lifelinevolunteersandhelpingthemdiscipletheirstudentsmallgroups
• Abletocommunicatetostudentsandleaderswithclarity
• Interestedingrowingleadershipandteachingabilitiesaswellascontributingtotheteamwith current talent, gifts and skill sets
• Demonstratesself-awarenessandhighinitiative
• Available Thursdays (required), Wednesdays and Sundays; with capacity for additional meetings and work hours as needed or required.
• Experienceinstudentministryorsmallgroups

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Ada Bible Church is a thriving and growing multi‑site church serving greater Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each weekend, more than 8,000 people worship with us at our five campus locations (and one satellite) in the community. To learn more about us or to view a weekend service, visit our website at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .