A Unique Opportunity To:

  • Shape the future of a thriving student ministry. Join a healthy, growing ministry with strong momentum and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships that will influence students for years to come.
  • Serve alongside a collaborative leadership team. Work in partnership with an experienced Director, supportive staff, and engaged volunteers who value teamwork and believe the best ministry happens together.
  • Invest in a church that genuinely prioritizes the next generation. At Asbury, student ministry isn’t an afterthought. You’ll be part of a congregation that embraces young people, partners with families, and is committed to creating a place where every student feels known, welcomed, and encouraged in their faith.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

  • Build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships with middle and high school students, creating a ministry where every student feels known, valued, and encouraged in their faith.
  • Partner with parents, volunteers, and church staff to cultivate a healthy, collaborative student ministry that supports students both inside and outside the church.
  • Lead and organize student ministry programs, events, and discipleship opportunities with excellence while keeping relationships at the center of every effort.
  • Foster a safe, welcoming environment by modeling spiritual maturity, healthy boundaries, and authentic leadership.

Desired Skills

  • A relational leader who naturally connects with students, parents, and volunteers and enjoys building trust over time.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to balance planning, collaboration, and discipleship.
  • A growing, authentic faith in Jesus Christ, demonstrated through spiritual maturity, humility, good listening skills, and a heart for investing in the next generation.

Salary

$50,000-$55,000 per year

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • Top-tier Health Insurance for Employee & Family
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Professional Development including Leading Edge conference
  • Family Leave

  • Relocation Assistance
  • 50% Preschool Tuition Discount 

  • Annual Review Process for clarity, feedback, & direction

What does it look like to thrive at Asbury UMC?:

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re energized by helping every student feel known and valued, enjoy building teams rather than carrying ministry on your own, and believe some of the most meaningful discipleship happens in everyday conversations as much as in organized programs. You’ll see parents as trusted ministry partners, create spaces where students can ask honest questions and grow in their faith, and appreciate serving alongside a supportive staff and congregation that genuinely believes in the importance of investing in the next generation.

ASBURY IS KNOWN FOR BEING A CHURCH WHERE PEOPLE BELONG.

Hospitality isn’t just something we talk about—it’s part of our culture. Visitors are welcomed genuinely. People of all abilities are intentionally included. We care deeply about those on the margins and work hard to ensure everyone has a place in our community.


We’re also a church that serves. Local missions, community partnerships, VBS, youth mission experiences, and outreach aren’t occasional events—they’re part of who we are.


Students don’t just show up on Sundays. They grow in community throughout the week, ask honest questions, study Scripture together, laugh together, serve together, and build lasting friendships. Parents consistently describe Asbury as a place where young people can be themselves while growing into who God created them to be.

Make The Move To Birmingham

Located in North Shelby County, just minutes from downtown Birmingham, this area provides access to everything the region has to offer—from a nationally recognized food scene and vibrant arts and music culture to SEC athletics, world-class healthcare, and abundant outdoor recreation. With a relatively affordable cost of living and a growing population of young professionals and families, the Birmingham area offers an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming place to build both a career in ministry and a life beyond it.

Birmingham offers the charm of a close-knit community with the energy of a growing metropolitan area. Known for its walkable neighborhoods, highly rated schools, locally owned restaurants and coffee shops, and beautiful parks, it’s a place where people know their neighbors and families put down roots. Whether you’re grabbing dinner  downtown, exploring nearby trails, or cheering on local sports, there’s a strong sense of community that makes it easy to feel at home.

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