Student Director - Bridge

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The Bridge is a growing, multi-campus, non-denominational church located in the greater Houston, TX area, with campuses in Sugar Land, Richmond, and Fulshear. The church is led by Lead Pastor Kenny Dean, who has been on staff for over 20 years and stepped into the Lead Pastor position five years ago, providing steady leadership and direction for the future of the church.

The Bridge currently sees approximately 1,650 total in weekly attendance across its campuses, with Richmond averaging around 800 - 850 attendees. Each campus offers identical services at 9:30a and 11:00a, with a strong emphasis on relational connection and small group engagement as the primary discipleship strategy.

Within that model, each campus carries its own unique opportunities and challenges. The Richmond campus is currently operating as a mobile campus, meeting in a high school, which requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and leadership to create consistent and effective ministry environments. Student ministry is a key part of the church’s mission to “invite everyone to know and follow Jesus.”

The ministry at the Richmond campus currently serves approximately 180 students in its database, with around 65 - 70 attending weekly, and is built around small groups, relational discipleship, and leadership development.

The church is seeking the right candidate to take over as the new Student Director to oversee the student ministry at the Richmond campus. The right candidate for this role will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity that align with the church’s overall mission and vision. Below are the qualifications and responsibilities Froot Group and the church have identified for this role:

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Richmond campus student ministry, including middle school and high school environments.
• Recruit, develop, and lead volunteer leaders through consistent communication, training, encouragement, and feedback.
• Plan and execute the student ministry calendar, including weekly gatherings, events, camps, and retreats, with a commitment to excellence.
• Create engaging and effective environments that prioritize relational connection, student involvement, and spiritual growth.
• Lead and refine small group strategy to ensure consistent, discipleship-focused experiences for students.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents, helping families take next steps in their faith and engagement.
• Own and lead the Richmond campus student ministry while collaborating with Family Ministry leadership to ensure alignment across all campuses.
• Develop a presence within local schools and the community to build relationships and create outreach opportunities.
• Help establish and implement a consistent approach to worship and programming within student ministry in collaboration with other campuses.
• Maintain strong organization and communication systems to support volunteers, students, and parents effectively.

• A clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated through spiritual maturity and character.
• Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop volunteers and leaders.
• Strong relational skills with the ability to connect with students, parents, and teams.
• Ability to organize, execute, and follow through in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Creative thinker who can develop engaging environments while maintaining strong execution.
• Strong communication skills, both in group settings and one-on-one.
• Ability to collaborate with staff while taking ownership of ministry responsibilities.
• Alignment with the mission, vision, and theology of The Bridge.
• Ability to obtain a ministry license for IRS Housing Allowance eligibility.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, biblical studies, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience
• 2 - 5 years of experience in student ministry leadership or a comparable role in a growing or structured environment.

Reports to: Family Pastor

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To apply, email your resume to Meggan at