TITLE: Director of Student Ministry
POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME – Director level
COMPENSATION: Salary plus FT Benefits
REPORTS TO: Dripping Springs Campus Pastor
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LifeFamily is a rapidly growing church with multiple congregations throughout Austin, Texas and the surrounding communities. Led by Pastor Randy Phillips, we exist to see lives transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.
The Student Director is responsible for leading a transformational ministry program for 5th grade - 12th grade students. This role will be tasked with developing & maintaining a vibrant student ministry while training & equipping a team of volunteers and working in collaboration with parents to effectively disciple students to become life-long followers of Jesus Christ. This role will require someone with strong leadership and gathering skills and a desire to invest heavily in and serve the local families of the Dripping Springs area. As a ministry leader, this position will work with & support other Life Dripping Springs Staff to build a thriving church that impacts families.
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Essential Skills
More about LifeFamily!
Randy Phillips is the founding and lead pastor of LifeFamily, with churches across the Central Texas area. He is the founding member of the Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian trio Phillips, Craig and Dean. In 2005, with an extensive background in ministry, music, radio and television, Randy and his wife Denise launched the church that would ultimately become the LifeFamily of churches. Currently there are 5 campuses - Southwest, Downtown, Marble Falls, Mueller, and Dripping Springs - with a 6th campus launching in northwest Austin this year.
About Dripping Springs, Texas!
Dripping Springs is located just 25 minutes west of Downtown Austin and known as the “Gateway to the Hill Country.” It’s a charming and rapidly growing little big town full of award winning schools, spectacular natural wonders, unique shopping, eclectic live music venues, and some of the best barbecue in Texas.
One of the best things about Dripping Springs is the strong sense of family and community pride. People love being together. And people love where they live!
This sleepy little hill country town has experienced an unbelievable boom over the last few years, driven by all the things that make Drip great. The school district is projected to double within the next few years. In one corner of the district, 3 elementary schools exist within 3 miles of one another. With the growth comes a strong need for life-giving churches. So, just over two years ago, we started one!
Starting a church is really hard work, but we are passionate about our friends and neighbors getting to know Jesus Christ and being transformed by his love. We know that God is up to something special through Life Dripping Springs!
Ready to Have Some Fun?
Two years in and we�ve seen God do some pretty amazing things in Dripping Springs. We started in a middle school, spent 4 months in a wedding venue during the pandemic, and currently meet in a movie theater. Currently, between 600-700 people worship weekly at Life Dripping Springs.
God has blown us away! We were able to purchase 10 beautiful acres in the Hill Country, right next to a new elementary school. The property is gorgeous and full of heritage oaks. We have contracted an architect and builder, and plan on breaking ground on a campus that will minister to 2000 people weekly.
We’re passionate about the next generation, and believe that with the right leadership, there is potential to grow a ministry to reach hundreds of students in Dripping Springs. We’re looking for a dynamic leader that can build a strong team, rally students to wholeheartedly follow Jesus Christ, and make a difference with their lives. We also believe that student ministry should be full throttle fun! And the absolute best student ministries build a strong model for parent involvement.
Dream BIG!
Because we’re dreaming big! We’re just not looking for average student ministry. We are believing BIG for a great leader to dream up creative and transformational programming in our community and reach musicians, athletes, scholars, creatives, techies and cowboys. We’re looking for an adventurist approach to student ministry that is anything but boring. The budget to fuel this type of ministry is there, so dream it up and let’s go!
This job description is meant to be general in nature. Specific duties may be required that are not mentioned. Teamwork is a core value of LifeAustin and it is important to continue in that spirit. As our Church and ministry grows, other responsibilities may be required and added.
***Please include with resume...
1. A video or audio sample of a recent message/talk
2. A recent picture of yourself
3. Include links to ALL social media profiles
***3 Years of Youth Ministry Experience Required
We live to see every life transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. Transformation means you awaken spiritually, connect to others in authentic relationships, and serve God, your church, community and world through the gifts and purpose He has placed in you.