Job Overview

This role exists to support the vision, mission, and purpose of Woodside Bible Church through the oversight, coordination, and execution of the Student Ministries specifically at the Royal Oak campus and in collaboration globally with all Woodside campuses. Through strategic planning, shepherding, and leadership development, the Student Ministry Director works to intentionally engage and equip the students of Woodside to live in biblical community.  

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops relationships through Godly living and love with staff, students, leaders, parents, the church, and the surrounding community  
• Develops and executes ministries and experiences that are family-centered and fulfill the vision of Oasis and Wake, within the budget resources allocated for the ministry  
• Spiritually builds the families of Woodside and the student ministry through membership, baptism, and discipleship  
• Participates in campus weekend services, special events, campus staff meetings, and other primary church events 
• Holds consistent office hours, as well as intentional time with students, leaders, and families   
• Serves and leads at multi-site student events, including but not limited to the Oasis Winter Experience, Wake Winter Weekend, and Hope Week
• Attends monthly All Campus Woodside Staff Meetings, Multi-Site Student Ministry Staff Meetings, and the yearly Multi-Site Student Ministry Staff Retreat  
• Does not miss more than three Sunday mornings in a calendar year and three evenings of school-year programming 
• Adheres to accountability measures established by the Student Ministry team at large and approved by Campus/Executive Leadership
• Oversees weekly communication to small group leaders / families, updating website, and social media 
• Plans and executes weekly student ministry programming including but not limited to preaching, hosting, setting up small groups for success 
• Plans and executes campus specific Woodside Student events including summer programming 
• Leads small group leader recruitment, training, development, and appreciation (with assistance as needed)
• Helps with congregational care (hospital visits/funerals/counseling) for students in the ministry and their families 

HUB Leader:

• Collaboration and leadership: Collaborates with Woodside Student Ministry Hub Team by: 
  • Establishing departmental yearly goals 
  • Identifying and participating in collaborative efforts for Student Ministry 
  • Addressing strategic opportunities / challenges within Student Ministry 
  • Reviewing, updating, and guarding Woodside Student Ministry DNA
• Dotted-line manager: Serves as a dotted-line supervisor to select Woodside Student Ministry Directors, supporting them as they lead Student Ministry on their respective campuses.
• Meeting rhythms: Faithfully fulfills all Hub Leader rhythms including: 
  • Monthly check-ins with Student Ministry Directors in Royal Oak Hub 
  • Monthly meetings with Student Ministry Hub leadership team  
  • Monthly Student Ministry Director Meeting (designs and facilitates this with Student Ministry Hub Team) 

Spiritual Responsibilities

• Ensures that all actions performed within the context of this position accomplishes and furthers the mission, vision, and values of Woodside Bible Church (Belong, Grow, Reach) 
• Incumbent adheres to the Statement of Faith as established and approved by Woodside Bible Church 
• Incumbent is a member in good standing, participates in praying, giving, serving, worshiping and attends special events as an active member of the church