Student Ministry Director

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 1,300

Meet Kensington Church

When three guys who had been in the church most of their lives experienced an overwhelming pull to start something new in the Metro Detroit area, they assembled 40 families as crazy as they were, to live out a new kind of movement in Metro Detroit. Derided by some, misunderstood by many, this small band of Jesus followers poured out all of their resources to build a radically invitational church experience. The goal? To reach and connect with folks that many churches might have considered unreachable. For 35 years, Kensington has continued to live out its mission through church planting, campusing, and establishing global partnerships.

In May 2018, the Clinton Township Campus celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent facility, welcoming several thousand attendees during the inaugural services. This milestone was part of the church’s broader “Every[one]” Capital Campaign, which aimed to transition several campuses from portable setups to permanent buildings, enhancing their capacity to serve their communities.

About the Student Ministry Director

The Student Ministries Director is responsible for leading the Clinton Township Student Ministries. They provide leadership, direction, and vision to volunteers and students. They are responsible for leading the CT Student Ministries Community in a way that prioritizes an authentic and healthy team culture made up of people that are committed to following Jesus, engaged in the community, and on mission to see every student transformed and mobilized by Him.

The Student Ministry Director’s responsibilities include:

Campus:

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee a healthy, growing student ministry.
• Identify, recruit, and provide ongoing training to build a strong volunteer/leadership team.
• Create and lead discipleship opportunities to cultivate spiritual growth in students.
• Oversee High School Ministry and Middle School ministry budgets.
• Build unity and family between High School Ministry and Middle School Ministry.
• Main communicator for High School Ministry and Middle School Ministry.
  • Train and develop the teaching team.
  • Using the KC Central designated curriculum plan, refine series and content in collaboration with other Student Ministry leaders.
• Led the large group creative programming for High School Ministry and Middle School Ministry weekly gatherings.
  • Lead process and team for creating an attractional gathering for Middle School Ministry and High School Ministry, including an environment and program that attracts seekers and grows those already devoted to following Christ.
• Oversee and lead ministry planning and vision.
  • Align with KC Central Students
  • Implement KC vision within Student ministries.
  • Attend weekly campus meetings, KC Central High School Ministry & Middle School Ministry meetings, and KC All Staff meetings.
• Outreach Champion
  • Create and maintain local school presence opportunities.
  • Create and oversee serving opportunities for Clinton Township Student Ministries and manage relationships with partners at those programs/locations.
  • Develop meaningful relationships with students, leaders, parents, and attendees at the Clinton Township Campus.
  • Develop a parent team to help identify and lead parent programs for middle and high school students.
  • Assist the Director of Ministries and Lead Pastor with campus-wide projects, events, and services as needed.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Student Ministry Director:

Education and experience

• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
• Training in leadership and management is helpful.
• Proven ability to lead and develop leaders, build teams, and cast vision for a high-impact ministry and church.

Personal characteristics and qualifications

• Demonstrate the qualities of a follower of Jesus Christ, with a passion to love God and live in community with those in the Body of Christ
• Has an affinity with Kensington Leadership and vision.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to living out Kensington’s values in his/her Christian life.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the next generation and creativity and willingness to try new things to reach students.
• Organizational skills for managing events, programming, and teams of people.
• Flexibility to support evening, weekend, and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to effectively integrate social media into the Student Ministry.
• Teachability, humility, moral/ethical integrity, and the desire to grow spiritually.
• Expresses and has confirmation of a desire and call to lead in full-time ministry at KC.
• Will become a member at Kensington Community Church.

What it’s like to live in Clinton Township, MI

Clinton Township, Michigan, is a large suburban community located in Macomb County, about 20 miles northeast of downtown Detroit. It’s known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and commercial areas, offering a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. The community is diverse, and many residents appreciate the small-town feel despite its size.

The area features many parks, including George George Memorial Park, which has walking trails, picnic spots, and scenic views. The Clinton River flows through the township, offering opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Lake St. Clair is a short drive away and offers boating, fishing, and waterfront dining. The city of Detroit offers major city amenities and a cultural and sports hub, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena.