Student Ministry Director

Job Title:

Student Ministry Director

Ministry/Department:
Eleven
22 Students

Reports to:

Central Ministries Pastor, Kids and Students

Status:
Full-time, exempt

Supervisory Role:
Yes

The Student Ministry Director provides leadership and strategic direction for all Eleven
22 Student Ministry environments, stewarding and contextualizing the spiritual and strategic direction so that every campus embodies an aligned, gospel-centered and mission-focused culture. This role helps one more generation discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ and fulfill the church’s mission to make disciples who make disciples.

• Reinforce the church’s discipleship framework in every environment, event and communication
  • Align all student teaching, group curriculum and leader training with The Church of Eleven
    22® Discipleship Journey framework
  • Evaluate campus gatherings and events to ensure they consistently reflect a gospel-centered, mission-focused DNA
• Ensure student ministry vision and values are consistent with churchwide direction
• Provide theological clarity that drives all programming decisions

• Define and track ministry goals and measurable student next steps
  • Lead creation and quarterly evaluation of the annual Student Ministry MAPs (Ministry Action Plans), tied to spiritual growth outcomes
  • Track progress on engagement, baptism, serving and leadership development
  • Adjust strategies and initiatives based on ongoing data and feedback

• Foster spiritual health, unity and operational excellence among Eleven
  22 Student Ministry staff (central and campus-based)
  • Coach and develop leaders for high performance and ministry longevity
  • Identify and mentor high-capacity leaders for future expansion and scalability

• Ensure student gatherings, disciple groups and large-scale events run with clarity, excellence and alignment
  • Design and evaluate systems for weekly programming and events (e.g., ONE Weekend, Student Camp)
  • Partner with the Student Operation Ministers for streamlined logistics and support
  • Partner with the Student Discipleship Ministers to align resources for next step engagement

• Empower parents as primary disciple-makers and maintain clarity and collaboration across the church
  • Provide parents with ongoing communication and disciple-making resources
  • Serve as Eleven
    22 Student Ministry representative to Central Ministries and church leadership teams
  • Ensure consistent communication that promotes trust and shared mission across campuses

• Model The Church of Eleven
  22’s mission, vision and core values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strategic and systems-level thinker
• Vision‑casting and culture‑shaping skills
• Emotional and spiritual intelligence in leadership
• Strong, proactive communication skills
• Ability to learn and utilize new software
• Demonstrated ability to build organizational relationships and partnerships (internal and external)
• Proven track record of effective leadership, sound judgment and above‑reproach character
• Demonstrated ability to shepherd and equip staff, serve staff and congregants
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
• Active participation in the life of the church as an engaged covenant member
• Model servant leadership and foster a spiritually intense, others‑first culture

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 7–10 years of ministry leadership experience, including at least three years in a multi‑site or central leadership context
• Proven success in team development, large‑scale event execution and leading through effective systems and a healthy culture

This is a full‑time, exempt position with a standard expectation of 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are typically Monday thru Friday, 9am‑5pm, however hours may vary based on weekend service responsibilities and/or special events.

The church has several big events, (“All‑Skates”) throughout the year to help further…