Student Minister

Cowboy Fellowship is actively seeking to fill a position for a full-time, Student Minister. Student ministry is one of Cowboy Fellowship’s top priorities. Cowboy Fellowship has recently opened a brand-new multimillion dollar children and youth building in August of 2024 with an indoor playscape and rock-climbing wall.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Male
• Ideally married (but not required)
• At least 3 years of experience in vocational Student Ministry
• Has shown ministry growth overtime

* Salary: $50,000-$70,000 contingent on experience*

The Student Minister is responsible for designing, coordinating, and overseeing a comprehensive student ministry program (7th-12th Grades) focused on building young disciples for Christ.

Areas of focus include group building, worship, discipleship, mission, outreach, and building a strong team of volunteers. The Student Minister must also serve as an engaging spiritual leader and role model with a strong biblical background.

• Serve as a student advocate. On a regular basis, educating and enlightening the congregation about the goals, concerns, and needs of the students in the local church and community.
• Communicate with church leadership, staff, parents, and congregation in a timely manner utilizing available resources (email, website, social media, bulletin, etc.) about the student ministry.
• Plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced and engaging student ministry.
• Identify the needs and interests of teens within the church and community.
• Evaluate existing programs to determine effectiveness.
• Provide ministry and mission opportunities for students throughout the year.
• Teach biblically sound sermons and studies that lead and inspire students to deepen their walk with God.
• Research resources and make recommendations for developing the student ministry programming.
• Pursue and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities within student ministry practices.
• Mentor students and provide counseling and spiritual direction that aligns with church ministry strategy and plans.
• Continue a successful progression between children’ s ministry, student ministry, and young adult ministry.
• Provide oversight and direct supervision to volunteer student leaders, student ministry leaders, and other staff and volunteers.
• Recruit and train volunteers to work in and ensure adequate volunteer support in all aspects of student ministry.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation.
• Compile and manage the student ministry budget for reporting purposes.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for approved and scheduled visits with students in a variety of ways (i.e. attendance at extracurricular activities, times of crisis, etc.).
• Collaborate with church staff members in a cohesive and open team environment.
• Attend and participate in weekly/monthly staff and leadership meetings.
• Perform other ministry tasks as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Oversee the Children’s Ministry in the absence of the Children’s Minister.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in the performance of the job.

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in vocational student ministry is required.
• Experience in student mentoring, counseling, and development, seminary degree or training is recommended.

• exhibit a personal and growing relationship with God
• developing, organizing, and effectively managing large (80-150 students) youth programs
• effectively working with children, teenagers, young adults, and diverse groups
• technology skills such as general operating, Microsoft Suite applications, Google Drive, Google Calendar, social media, video editing, visual graphics, etc.
  excellent written and verbal communication skills
  conflict management skills
• Experience and training related to:
  • organizing volunteer efforts (20+ volunteers)
  • public relations
  • leadership skills
  • exercising discretion with confidential information
  • program/meeting planning
  • coordinating activities and compiling and/or disseminating information related to students
  • programs/events, civic activities, meeting/travel arrangements, etc.