NON-DENOMINATIONAL

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 6,000

Meet Kensington Church

When three guys who had been in the church most of their lives experienced an overwhelming pull to start something new in the Metro Detroit area, they assembled 40 families as crazy as they were, to live out a new kind of movement in Metro Detroit. Derided by some, misunderstood by many, this small band of Jesus followers poured out all of their resources to build a radically invitational church experience. The goal? To reach and connect with folks that many churches might have considered unreachable. For 35 years, Kensington has continued to live out its mission through church planting, campusing, and establishing global partnerships.

In May 2018, the Clinton Township Campus celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent facility, welcoming several thousand attendees during the inaugural services. This milestone was part of the church’s broader “Every[one]” Capital Campaign, which aimed to transition several campuses from portable setups to permanent buildings, enhancing their capacity to serve their communities.

About the Lead Student Ministries Director (All Campuses)

The Lead Student Ministries Director (All Campuses) is leading, overseeing, and advancing the spiritual development of Kensington Middle School and High School Students across all campuses, and has direct responsibility for the Clinton Township Student Ministries. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, direction, and vision to other Student Directors across all campuses. This role will be responsible to create, cultivate, and catalyze vision, leadership, and strategic oversight for student ministries.

The Lead Student Ministries Director’s responsibilities include:

Visionary leader to lead and oversee Kensington Student Ministry:

• Develop a vision for an exciting and expanding student ministry at Kensington Church.
• Identify program challenges/weaknesses
• Implement new strategies, expectations, and plans that align with Kensington’s mission and measurables
• Develop a scalable ministry to fit various campus sizes
• Establish goals within ministries and teams
•  Serve as Primary Youth Director at the Clinton Township Campus
• Serve as direct line manager to Student Ministry Directors
  • Lead strategy, vision, work expectations, and measurables for success
•  Oversee curriculum content and development to reflect student ministry values and needs along with Kensington yearly themes
•  Define and implement strategy for ongoing outreach and discipleship
• Coach and Develop Kensington Youth Directors
  • Identify and develop student ministry strengths
  • Teaching development
  • One-on-one mentorship coaching
  • Strategic planning, goal setting, and ministry implementation
•  Establish and cultivate a parent buy-in culture at each campus
• Volunteer development
  • Identify, recruit, train, and support for volunteers
•  Develop Student home (small) group strategy, planning, expectations, guideline, leader development
•  Work with the whole team on all events, serve opportunities, parent meetings, trips, etc.
•  Develop student leadership program within Student Ministry
•  Provide opportunities for parents to receive support and equipping – with a vision to see families thrive.

Teams and Ongoing Meetings

•  Serve as part of the Kensington Leadership Team (Bi-weekly)
•  Lead the Youth Directors Team
•  Together Tuesday, Weekly Staff Meeting
•  Monthly All Staff Meeting
•  Weekly Clinton Township Staff Meeting

What You Bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Student Ministries Director (All Campuses):

Education and Experience

• Education: Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams, cast vision, and develop strategic plans; high-level leader with proven growth in family ministry
• Requirements: Will become a member at Kensington Community Church, and will affirm the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of Kensington.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Demonstrate the qualities of a follower of Jesus Christ, with a passion to love God, live in community with those in the body of Christ and extend the love of God to those seeking him.
• Show a strong commitment to living out Kensington Community Church’s values: Trust, Honor, Unity, Excellence and Fun.
• Has an affinity with Kensington Leadership and vision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the next generation and creativity and willingness to try new things to reach students.
• Organizational skills for managing events, programming, and teams of people.
• Flexibility to support evening, weekend, and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to effectively integrate social media into the Student Ministry.
• Teachability, humility, moral/ethical integrity, and the desire to grow spiritually.

What it’s like to live in Clinton Township, MI

Clinton Township, Michigan, is a large suburban community located in Macomb County, about 20 miles northeast of downtown Detroit. It’s known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and commercial areas, offering a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. The community is diverse, and many residents appreciate the small-town feel despite its size.

The area features many parks, including George George Memorial Park, which has walking trails, picnic spots, and scenic views. The Clinton River flows through the township, offering opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Lake St. Clair is a short drive away and offers boating, fishing, and waterfront dining. The city of Detroit offers major city amenities and a cultural and sports hub, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena.