Student Ministry Coordinator | Girls Discipleship

Student Ministry Coordinator, Girls Discipleship

New Heights Bentonville  |  Job Description

Hours: 20 hours weekly, part-time ministry position

Reports to: Kenyon Birdwell, Student Ministry Director

Compensation: $20,000 to $24,000 annually, based on experience

A NOTE ON THIS POSITION

New Heights Bentonville is a church. This is a ministerial position, and the person who fills it is called to teach the Scriptures, disciple students, and provide spiritual care as a representative of this church.

Being a woman is a bona fide occupational qualification for this role. Our theological convictions and our commitment to the safety and spiritual care of teenage girls require that this ministry be led by a woman.

ABOUT NEW HEIGHTS

New Heights Bentonville is a non-denominational evangelical church in Bentonville, Arkansas, in the heart of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. We are a church of 800+ that holds to historic Christian doctrine and exists to make disciples who love God passionately and love people tangibly. We are in a season of growth, including a new building project and a 2030 vision that is shaping every area of our ministry.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

Teenage girls need women who love Jesus to disciple them. Some of these girls have a mother who does that. Many do not.

This role exists so that someone teaches them the Scriptures, knows each of them by name, and trains every leader who sits with them.

This is a ministry position. You are being called to spiritual leadership of our female students, not hired to support a program.

WHO YOU WORK WITH

You will work directly with Kenyon Birdwell, who leads our student ministry. He is building a staff culture that develops people and gives them real ownership of their work. You will meet with him weekly.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Teach the Scriptures

• Teach female students regularly in small group and girls gathering settings
• Develop gospel-centered teaching and small group content that forms students in the faith
• Contribute to series planning and teaching direction alongside the Student Ministry Director
• You may also teach in the large group setting. This is not a primary responsibility of this role, and you will not be expected to carry a teaching rotation.

Disciple Female Students

• Personally disciple 6 to 8 girls through consistent relationships
• Lead one girls small group on Wednesday nights and oversee the rest
• Develop student leaders who carry the mission into their schools and friend groups
• Provide first-line spiritual care for girls in crisis, and bring Kenyon in immediately when a situation requires pastoral or parental involvement

Build and Lead the Team of Leaders

• Recruit, train, and shepherd our volunteer leaders
• Meet regularly with each leader for coaching, prayer, and development
• Ensure every girls small group has a trained, background-checked leader
• Help maintain team culture and standards alongside the Student Ministry Director

Partner with Parents

• Build relationships with the parents in our student ministry
• Communicate clearly and regularly with parents of female students
• Equip parents as the primary disciplers of their students
• Support our parent partnership strategy

Connect and Follow Up

• Own follow-up for new students and their families
• Create entry points for girls who are not yet connected, including gatherings, meals, and events
• Be present in the lives of students beyond programming: campuses, games, practices, and everyday life

Plan and Execute Student Ministry

• Help plan and run Wednesday nights, events, retreats, and camps
• Own assigned areas of event logistics, setup, and follow-up
• Attend and help lead camps, retreats, and mission trips, including overnight travel
• Other duties as assigned by the Student Ministry Director

Protect Students

• Honor student confidentiality within the limits of student safety, and make clear to students that parent involvement is required whenever concerns arise
• Follow NHB child protection and digital communication policies without exception
• Serve as a mandated reporter under Arkansas law and report as required

WHAT 20 HOURS LOOKS LIKE

• Wednesday evening, student ministry night: 4 hours
• Sunday morning, one service plus student and family connection: 3 hours
• Weekly meeting with the Student Ministry Director: 1 hour
• Student and leader discipleship meetings: 6 hours
• Planning, follow-up, and communication: 4 hours
• Flex: 2 hours

Camp and retreat weeks fall outside this rhythm. The Student Ministry Director will adjust your schedule around them.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN YEAR ONE

• Every girls small group has at least two trained, background-checked leaders who meet with you regularly
• New girls who visit are followed up with and know someone by name when they come back
• A core group of girls is being personally discipled by you
• The parents in our ministry know you and trust you
• Our student ministry has a woman carrying real responsibility for the discipleship of girls

We will set specific targets together and review them at 90 days, six months, and one year.

WHAT WE GIVE YOU

• Weekly one-on-one coaching with the Student Ministry Director
• Real input into teaching, series planning, and ministry strategy
• An expense account for meals with leaders and students
• Access to our pastoral staff for theological development and personal care
• Opportunity for expanded hours or responsibility as the ministry grows toward our 2030 vision

WHO YOU ARE

• You love teenage girls and are energized by being around them
• You are theologically grounded in historic Christian orthodoxy and committed to the authority of Scripture
• You gladly affirm and support the theological convictions of New Heights, including our position on the office of elder
• You are a woman of evident character whose life matches her words
• You understand what teenage girls face right now and respond with biblical wisdom rather than reaction
• You develop other leaders and give away responsibility, not just tasks
• You are organized, proactive, and responsive in your communication
• You have a heart for students who are far from God

REQUIREMENTS

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for discipling young women
• Experience discipling students or leading in a local church preferred
• Theological training preferred
• Agreement with the beliefs, mission, and doctrinal statement of New Heights Bentonville
• A life and conduct consistent with the beliefs and doctrinal statement of New Heights Bentonville, including our convictions on sexuality, marriage, integrity, and speech
• Availability Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings
• Availability for required camps, retreats, and overnight travel
• Willingness to become a covenant member of New Heights and participate in a community group
• Successful completion of a background check, agreement to all NHB child protection policies, and completion of periodic rescreening as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role includes standing for extended periods, setting up and tearing down event spaces, travel to student campuses and events, and participation in camps and retreats including overnight stays.

HIRING PROCESS

Application review, phone screen with the Student Ministry Director, in-person interview, a Wednesday night observation, and a final conversation with the Executive Pastor. We will keep you informed at each stage.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at NHBentonville.com/jobs. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis with a target start date of Fall 2026.

NEW HEIGHTS BENTONVILLE STAFF VALUES

1. Trust: “We are trustworthy people, building trust with students, families, and staff through integrity, reliability, and authenticity.”
2. Honor: “We serve, respect, and defend one another, pursuing healthy conflict to strengthen relationships and ministry impact.”
3. Clarity: “We over-communicate and strive for clarity in all interactions to ensure alignment and understanding.”
4. Grit: “We work hard, take ownership, and embrace faith-filled risks to advance God’s kingdom.”
5. Growth: “We pursue personal and spiritual growth and are committed to fostering growth in others through discipleship and encouragement.”

This job description describes the general nature of the position and is not a complete list of duties. Responsibilities may change as ministry needs change. This document does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment with New Heights Bentonville is at will.

New Heights Church

Bentonville, Arkansas - United States

Denomination: Non-Denominational

Church Size: 750-1000

Website: https://www.nhbentonville.com/

Who We Are:

Here’s a snapshot of what we are currently working toward. We hope and pray that by 2030, this can be said of New Heights Bentonville:

• We are passionate disciples united by our absolute love for Jesus Christ. It’s all about Him and all for His glory.

• We are a generous and welcoming church where every person is seen, known, and grows in their love for God. Everyone has a place here.

• We are hungry for God’s Word and desperate for the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. The story of our church is unexplainable apart from the presence of God.

• We equip everyone to live a life of faith, from the curious seeker to the committed disciple. Hundreds of people have come to faith, and by God's grace, we are making disciples across every stage of life.

• We are a safe place to be a person in process; we care for the hurting and are known for our tangible love.

• Marriages are thriving, kids are trusting in Jesus, and families with special needs are finding rest. Spiritual community is robust and life-giving. Everyone is connected to a group where they are growing in the Gospel.

• We send disciples to their neighborhoods and to the nations to share the good news of Jesus. We are more than talk. We're risk-takers for the Kingdom. We have planted churches, started a prayer room, and launched businesses and non-profits to meet real needs in our city.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the final authority in life and doctrine.

• We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

• We believe in the full deity and humanity of Jesus

• We believe in the substitutionary and atoning death of Jesus

• We believe in salvation by grace alone through faith in Jesus

• We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus, his sinless life, his miracles, his visible and bodily resurrection, his ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His visible and bodily return.

• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit who indwells believers and empowers them to live

• a godly life

• We believe the Church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit to make disciples of Jesus.

• We believe in the priesthood of all believers (every member ministry).

Core Values:

• Word and Spirit - God’s Word is the standard by which we measure all truth. God has revealed Himself through His Word. It is our final authority in life and doctrine. The Holy Spirit empowers, comforts, guides, and points us to Jesus. We seek His presence in all things.

• Passionate Worship - Intimate and passionate worship is our way to glorify God, who is worthy of it all. Our vertical love for God fuels mission and ministry.

• Transforming Community - Robust community is the vehicle for transformation. Through authentic, transparent, Christ-honoring relationships, we care for one another and challenge each other to Abide in Christ.

• Kingdom Mission - God has made us for a purpose. We live out the great commission and the great commandment, sharing our faith, making disciples, and serving others.

• Generous and Welcoming - We commit to living lives marked by radical generosity, giving freely of our time, talents, and treasures. Our generosity reflects the abundant grace we have received in Christ, and we intentionally create space for others to experience His love through our open hands and hearts. We strive to be a community where giving is a joyful act of worship, and every person is welcomed as family.