THE CREEK CHURCH

UPFRONT STUDENT DIRECTOR

ABOUT THE CHURCH

The Somerset Campus of The Creek Church is one of three campuses of this vibrant, multi-site nondenominational church.  The Creek is rooted in a long history of faith and growth. The church exists to help people keep saying yes to Jesus, combining dynamic worship, relevant biblical teaching, and a family-oriented culture that reaches all ages. The Somerset campus offers Sunday services with engaging music and practical messages, childcare for younger children, and student ministry environments designed to connect youth in meaningful ways. As part of The Creek’s wider mission and core values—such as generosity, community, and outreach—team members are encouraged to help shape a welcoming space where spiritual growth, service, and discipleship are central to daily life and ministry.

Upfront Student Director

Position

The Creek Church

Church

Somerset, KY

Location

2100 in-person (3 campuses) | 540 (Somerset Campus)

Attendance

Website

thecreekchurch.com

Central Student Pastor

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ABOUT THE LOCATION

Somerset, Kentucky is a great place to live and raise a family, and is located about 90 minutes south of Lexington. Somerset has a population of about 12,500 and offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and outdoor adventure. Nestled near Lake Cumberland, families enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and year-round community events that bring neighbors together. The cost of living is affordable, neighborhoods are welcoming, and local schools and churches play a strong role in community life. Somerset has a charming downtown, family-friendly festivals, and an enjoyable pace of life that still provides modern conveniences. The area offers a safe, connected environment where children can grow up surrounded by both opportunity and natural beauty.

S O M E R S E T, K Y

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Campus UpFront Student Director leads the student ministry experience at the Somerset campus by creating engaging and spiritually impactful environments where students can grow in their faith. This leader recruits and develops volunteers, partners with the Central Student Pastor, and helps build a fun, safe, welcoming, and disciple-making culture for students and families.

  • Student Ministry Leadership

    • Lead the overall Campus UpFront student ministry experience, helping create engaging, excellent, and spiritually impactful environments for students.

    • Build meaningful relationships with students and intentionally lead them toward faith in Jesus and ongoing spiritual growth.

    • Champion the vision, mission, values, and culture of The Creek Church within the student ministry environment.

    Volunteer Recruitment & Development

    • Recruit, train, schedule, encourage, and develop volunteers who serve within the student ministry.

    • Maintain regular communication with volunteers to provide schedules, ministry updates, encouragement, and ongoing care.

    • Foster a healthy volunteer culture marked by teamwork, ownership, spiritual growth, and relational connection.

    Student Experiences & Programming

    • Lead the Campus UpFront student experience from stage, helping create energy, connection, clarity, and engagement during gatherings.

    • Create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment where students feel known, valued, and connected.

    • Support students in taking next steps spiritually through discipleship, baptisms, groups, serving opportunities, and relational investment.

    Collaboration & Campus Support

    • Partner closely with the Central Student Pastor to plan, coordinate, and execute student ministry events, gatherings, and campus initiatives.

    • Coordinate baptism scheduling and student next-step opportunities in collaboration with central leadership.

    • Support alignment between campus ministry execution and central student ministry strategy, systems, and standards.

    Administration & Communication

    • Manage the campus student ministry budget with oversight and accountability from the Central Student Pastor.

    • Enter, organize, and maintain volunteer and ministry records through Rock and other church systems.

    • Oversee and manage campus student ministry social media communication and engagement.

    Staff Expectations & Ministry Culture

    • Teach and model the beliefs, values, and systems of The Creek Church in all ministry environments.

    • Maintain flexibility and a positive, team-first attitude while helping wherever needed to support the broader mission of the church.

    • Pursue personal spiritual health, emotional maturity, relational integrity, and continual leadership growth.

FIVE C’S OF A GREAT FIT

  • Demonstrates a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ reflected in humility, integrity, spiritual maturity, and a teachable spirit.

  • Builds trust with students, volunteers, parents, staff, and campus leadership through authenticity, consistency, and relational care.

  • Exhibits reliability, emotional health, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a positive, servant-hearted attitude.

CHARACTER

  • Possesses a clear calling to student ministry and a passion for helping students know Jesus, grow spiritually, and live out their faith.

  • Feels called to develop leaders and invest relationally in students, volunteers, and families.

  • Demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, beliefs, and multisite model of The Creek Church.

CALLING

  • Prior experience serving or leading in student ministry, next-generation ministry, or a comparable ministry environment.

  • Experience in recruiting, scheduling, organizing, and developing volunteer teams.

  • Familiarity with church systems, event coordination, social media communication, and student ministry environments preferred.

CREDENTIALS

  • Strong relational leadership skills with the ability to connect naturally with students, parents, and

    volunteers.

  • Effective communicator both on stage and interpersonally, able to create engaging and clear ministry environments.

  • Organized and dependable leader capable of managing schedules, events, communication, volunteer systems, and ministry details simultaneously.

COMPETENCIES

  • Thrives in a collaborative “We Is Greater Than Me” culture with a team-first mindset.

  • Embraces a “We Can’t Stay Here” mentality by welcoming feedback, pursuing growth, and continually improving ministry environments.

  • Brings energy, positivity, flexibility, and a whatever-it-takes spirit that strengthens staff culture and student ministry momentum.

CULTURE

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