Ministry Jobs in Minnesota

High School Director

Woodridge Church

Long Lake, MN

$40,000 - $50,000

SUMMARY The High School Director leads and grows a vibrant, faith-driven ministry that empowers high school students to live boldly in their faith. This role provides strategic leadership for programming, volunteer development, retreats, and events that foster lasting spiritual formation and a strong sense of belonging. This person plays a key role in mentoring students and building bridges between church, family, and community — shaping the next generation into faith-filled leaders equipped for life and mission. WOODRIDGE STAFF CULTURE - We are Humble - we are humble because Jesus is humble. - We are United - we are better together when we are in it together. - We are Responsive - we respond to God’s prompting and leading. - We are Developers - we cultivate potential and develop leaders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES High School Ministry Leadership - Lead and teach Wednesday Night High School programming during the school year (primary speaker at least 75% of the time). - Lead and manage Summer High School programming (excluding Summer Associates). - Design and direct Fall & Winter Retreats. - Oversee all planning, communication, and logistics for Summer Mission Trips. - Develop and implement a strategy for transitioning 8th graders into High School. Volunteer Leadership - Recruit, train, and spiritually develop all High School volunteers. - Foster a leadership culture where adult and student volunteers thrive. Strategic Ministry Collaboration - Collaborate with the Middle School Director to shape Sunday programming and transitions. - Partner with the Family Ministry Team to lead: - Student Preaching Group - Special events (Friendsgiving, Prom, Hearing from God Night, etc.) - Communication with High School families - Summer Associates Program oversight TEAM COLLABORATION - Determine & implement strategic plan for Sunday Student Ministry Programming in collaboration with Middle School Director - Provide strategic vision & leadership to Student Preaching Group in collaboration with Family Ministry Team - Provide strategic vision & leadership to High School special events in collaboration with Family Ministry Team - Friendsgiving, Christmas Party, Hearing from God night, High School Prom, End of Year Party, Graduation Weekend - Determine & implement strategic plan for 8th graders transitioning to high school in collaboration with Middle School Director - Provide support to Summer Associates Program under the direction of the Family Ministry Pastor - Provide accurate & timely communication for High School Families in collaboration with Family Ministry Team - Participate in the set up and tear down of Wednesday night programming ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Student Contact Hours - Provide presence in the community (presence at schools, games, student events) - Serve at Thursday morning Moms in Step Childcare - Provide consistent leadership presence at Saturday Night services - Familiarize yourself with and regularly utilize CCB - Manage all High School budgeted funds with fiscal responsibility - Staff Meetings; Aspen Grove, Woodridge, Family Ministry, One on One - Provide care for Woodridge families - Participate in Woodridge church wide events; SuperHero Camp, VBS, Baptisms, Dinners, Thanksgiving Eve Service, Easter, Christmas, Annual Meeting, Funerals. - Other tasks and initiatives as assigned by Family Ministry Pastor

Senior Director of Human Resources & Church Operations

Cross View Lutheran Church

Edina, MN

$50,000 - $100,000

At Cross View Lutheran Church, we are a tight-knit, collaborative team committed to working for the glory of God. If you have the qualifications below and you’re interested in joining our team, please send a cover letter and resume to crossviewemployment@gmail.com. As Senior Director of Human Resources & Church Operations, you’ll oversee Cross View’s primary human resources functions and other operations while promoting a healthy, Christ-centered workplace rooted in trust and accountability. Subject to the Senior Pastor’s oversight, you’ll work closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership to perform important human resources and operational functions as well as overseeing several other employees who perform financial, administrative, and multimedia work. Overall Duties & Leadership Responsibilities - Overall responsibility for Cross View’s and its Early Childhood Center’s (ECC) HR functions. Ensure the church and ECC comply with the church’s constitution, bylaws, policies of the Church Council, and applicable laws and regulations - Responsibility for overseeing Cross View’s and the ECC’s operations. Ensure that all church and ECC operations comply with church’s constitution, bylaws, and policies of Church Council - Oversight of Cross View’s financial, administrative, and multimedia functions, with day-to-day duties performed by several other church employees - Liaison to the Senior Pastor and church leadership regarding human resources, legal, and operational matters. Duties include submitting monthly written reports to the Church Council, proposing Council actions as needed, and attending monthly Council meetings as requested - Responsible for administering church and ECC employees and budgets separately to maintain checks and balances - Perform other leadership duties as directed by the Senior Pastor Human Resources - Remain current on HR best practices, employment law, market trends, salary data, and HR metrics - Manage full cycle of employee recruitment for the church and ECC, including drafting job descriptions and postings, resume review, interview coordination, conducting interviews, drafting offer letters, performing reference checks and pre-employment testing, computer setup, completing onboarding paperwork, and conducting initial orientations and follow-up check-ins - Advise the Senior Pastor, the church’s Personnel Committee, and church leadership on employee goal setting, workforce and compensation planning, and salary benchmarking - Serve as an active member of the Personnel Committee - Maintain and manage personnel files, HR records, and documentation in compliance with legal requirements - Prepare, manage, and update the church’s and ECC’s HR policies and employee handbooks - Be primary contact for employee questions about HR policies, payroll, PTO, benefits, and other employment issues, and mediate employee disputes, conduct investigations, and manage documentation and resolution processes - Work with ADP to maintain employee absence, vacation, and leave records. Administer and track employee FMLA and other leaves, accommodation requests, workers’ compensation and unemployment claims, and OSHA reporting - Manage initial benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and qualifying life events, and work with the church’s employee-benefits provider (Concordia) to oversee the Concordia Plan’s employee benefits. Work with the Personnel Committee on employee-benefits matters as outlined in the church bylaws - Be a member of Call Committees to call church workers and be primarily responsible for completing required paperwork for calling church workers - Perform other human-resources functions as directed by Senior Pastor Operations/Facilities - Review overall operations and recommend changes to the Church Council, Personnel Committee, or appropriate MAT - Support capital campaign drives, fundraising projects, building improvements, and renovation projects, as needed - Be responsible for oversight of facilities, including overall condition and appearance of the building and property, in coordination with other employees - Collaborate with Ministry Action Teams (MATs) (e.g., Facilities, Communications, IT/Digital Marketing/Storytelling, Safety & Security, and Endowment Fund MATs) on projects Financial, Administrative and Multimedia Supervision - Supervise financial administration of the church and ECC. Ensure that all church and ECC financial matters and decisions comply with church’s constitution, bylaws, policies of Church Council, and applicable laws - Supervise and prepare with other employees the church’s and ECC’s annual budgets - Supervise preparation of monthly financial reporting to Church Council - Coordinate with other employees and participate in annual financial reviews and outside audits - Supervise the church’s administrative functions, including recruiting volunteers publishing a monthly newsletter, etc. - Supervise the church’s multimedia functions, including digital outreach and streaming services, etc. - Perform other supervisory duties as directed by Senior Pastor Qualifications Required - 4-year degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or similar degree - 4+ years’ experience in leading/overseeing business operations, with strong emphasis on human resources experience - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion - Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and are comfortable with, and willing to work to promote, the church’s mission, core values, and statement of faith as well as the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s beliefs and teachings - Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Ability to sit for long periods of time, as well as move freely about the church and ECC. Ability to travel around Minneapolis/St. Paul MSA to develop relationships with other congregations and organizations Preferred - Experience supervising accounting practices and financial reporting (budgeting, forecasting, reporting) - 3+ years’ experience managing multiple direct reports - Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Director of Middle School Ministry

Lakes Free Church

Lindstrom, MN

Director of Middle School Ministry Position Summary: The Director of Middle School Ministry provides vision, leadership, and hands-on ministry for our students in grades 6-8. This role focuses on helping middle school students grow in their relationship with Jesus, connect with the church community, and partner with families. Major Responsibilities: Ministry Leadership and Vision - Develop and implement a clear, biblically grounded vision for MS ministry that is aligned with Lakes Free vision and mission. - Plan and lead Weekly programming (Wednesday evening youth group, Sunday morning classes) - Create a welcoming, engaging, and spiritually formative environment for our students. Discipleship and Student Engagement - Disciple students in their faith through teaching, mentoring, and small groups. - Encourage student participation in church life, service, and outreach events. - Plan and implement special events and retreats. Volunteer Recruitment and Development - Recruit, train, and support a team of adult volunteers. - Provide ongoing support and encouragement for our leaders. - Ensure a healthy volunteer-to-student ratio for all events. Partner with students’ families. - Provide consistent and clear communication with students' parents regarding all ministry activities and program direction. - Equip parents to disciple their children at home. - Be a resource to families. Administration - Manage ministry budget - Maintain student records - Administer ministry calendar. Working Relationships: - Accountability – The Director of Middle School Ministry is accountable to the Executive Pastor in the performance of their duties. - Collaboration – The Director will partner with the Director of Student Programming for Administrative leadership. - The Director shall be a member of the Student Ministry Team and work with them to carry out all their responsibilities. Personal Qualifications: - Evidence of a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. - Must have a love for students and a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with youth, parents, and staff. - Experience in building and working with a lay youth ministry team to carry out the youth ministry goals. - A seminary degree or a college degree with an emphasis on Christian ministry. - Be in full agreement with the Free Church Statement of Faith. - Be in full agreement with and support the Lakes Free Mission Statement, Constitution, By Laws, and Policy Statements. - Able to teach in a relevant, impactful manner. - Able to manage the administration of a larger student program. How to Apply: Submit the following application documents in MS Word or PDF file format. - Letter of interest – Include the earliest date you would be available to start if selected. - Resume – Include the contact details that will allow us to contact you confidentially. - Three references – Include at least one professional and one pastoral reference (required). References will only be contacted if a candidate is under continuing consideration at the conclusion of the application review and initial interview steps. Send email to: search@lakesfree.org - Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. - All applications will be handled with confidentiality.