Youth & Discipleship Director Bethany Bible Church
Ministrylist, Lansing, MI, United States
Youth & Discipleship Director
Overview
Bethany Bible Church is seeking a full-time Youth & Discipleship Director who senses God’s call into vocational ministry and has a growing passion to see people of all ages follow Jesus wholeheartedly. We are looking for a leader with strong biblical convictions, a teachable spirit, and a desire to grow as a shepherd, teacher, and discipler.
Calling and Spiritual Qualifications The ideal candidate:
Loves Jesus deeply and is faithfully growing in their walk with Him.
Loves the Word of God and desires to teach the whole counsel of Scripture.
Has a burden to see disciples who make disciples.
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
A growing sense of calling to pastoral or ministry leadership.
A humble, teachable spirit and desire to be mentored.
A servant’s heart and love for people.
Faithful in personal spiritual disciplines.
Relational, approachable, and able to connect well with students and adults.
Youth Ministry Responsibilities
Lead weekly youth gatherings with engaging, biblically rich teaching.
Create safe and welcoming environments where students are encouraged to ask real questions about faith.
Help students develop a personal trust and faithful obedience in Jesus.
Disciple students in small groups and one‑on‑one relationships.
Recruit, train, and care for volunteer youth leaders.
Partner with parents in the spiritual formation of their teenagers.
Plan camps, service projects, mission and outreach opportunities.
Encourage students to live on mission at school, at home, and in their communities.
Faithfully oversee and administrate the budget of the Youth ministry.
Work to establish an active and positive presence at the local schools.
Discipleship & Small Group Responsibilities
Support SS Director and CE Committee in the Children’s Ministries and events.
Support and help strengthen existing small groups across all age levels.
Training, recruiting and coaching small group leaders under pastoral guidance.
Assist in training kids Sunday School teachers and youth leaders.
Help multiply groups by identifying and developing new leaders.
Help implement a clear pathway for spiritual growth (Head, Heart, Hands).
Encourage a culture where every believer is both being discipled and discipling others.
Experience & Education (Flexible)
Ministry experience through church, internship, or parachurch ministry.
Seminary or ministry training is preferred but not required.
Willingness to continue theological and leadership development.
Ability to teach, communicate, and build relationships.
Culture Fit
Enthusiastic about being part of a multi‑generational church family.
Fully aligned with Bethany Bible Church’s mission to Praise God, Prepare His People, and Proclaim the Gospel along with alignment to the BBC Constitution.
Excited to grow within a team context under the leadership of the Lead Pastor and Church Board.
Salary & Benefits
50‑65k per year
Fringe Benefits – TBD
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Calling and Spiritual Qualifications The ideal candidate:
Loves Jesus deeply and is faithfully growing in their walk with Him.
Loves the Word of God and desires to teach the whole counsel of Scripture.
Has a burden to see disciples who make disciples.
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
A growing sense of calling to pastoral or ministry leadership.
A humble, teachable spirit and desire to be mentored.
A servant’s heart and love for people.
Faithful in personal spiritual disciplines.
Relational, approachable, and able to connect well with students and adults.
Youth Ministry Responsibilities
Lead weekly youth gatherings with engaging, biblically rich teaching.
Create safe and welcoming environments where students are encouraged to ask real questions about faith.
Help students develop a personal trust and faithful obedience in Jesus.
Disciple students in small groups and one‑on‑one relationships.
Recruit, train, and care for volunteer youth leaders.
Partner with parents in the spiritual formation of their teenagers.
Plan camps, service projects, mission and outreach opportunities.
Encourage students to live on mission at school, at home, and in their communities.
Faithfully oversee and administrate the budget of the Youth ministry.
Work to establish an active and positive presence at the local schools.
Discipleship & Small Group Responsibilities
Support SS Director and CE Committee in the Children’s Ministries and events.
Support and help strengthen existing small groups across all age levels.
Training, recruiting and coaching small group leaders under pastoral guidance.
Assist in training kids Sunday School teachers and youth leaders.
Help multiply groups by identifying and developing new leaders.
Help implement a clear pathway for spiritual growth (Head, Heart, Hands).
Encourage a culture where every believer is both being discipled and discipling others.
Experience & Education (Flexible)
Ministry experience through church, internship, or parachurch ministry.
Seminary or ministry training is preferred but not required.
Willingness to continue theological and leadership development.
Ability to teach, communicate, and build relationships.
Culture Fit
Enthusiastic about being part of a multi‑generational church family.
Fully aligned with Bethany Bible Church’s mission to Praise God, Prepare His People, and Proclaim the Gospel along with alignment to the BBC Constitution.
Excited to grow within a team context under the leadership of the Lead Pastor and Church Board.
Salary & Benefits
50‑65k per year
Fringe Benefits – TBD
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