Non-DENOMINATIONal

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 600

Meet Grace Chapel

If you’re looking for a church in the Denver area, Grace Chapel is a welcoming and casual community built on one powerful truth: you are greatly loved. This isn’t just a saying; it’s the core of their mission to lead people in finding and following Jesus. They want everyone who walks through their doors to know that God’s love is unconditional, no matter where you’ve been or what you feel you’ve failed at. Everything they do is centered on Jesus, with the hope that you experience His love through their community.

This Jesus-centered focus is grounded in a strong commitment to Scripture. At Grace Chapel, you’ll find a hopeful perspective on faith that looks at life through the lens of God’s Word. This commitment isn’t just for Sundays—it actively serves the community. One of the clearest examples is the Hope of Denver, a free counseling center they operate to love and support their neighbors across the metro area.

For Grace Chapel, success isn’t measured by optics or spreadsheets alone; it’s measured by seeing genuine life change in individuals and families. They are a community devoted to standing firm on biblical truth, keeping their focus on the enduring mission of furthering God’s kingdom.

About the Student Director

This is an exciting opportunity focused on profound discipleship and relationship aimed at leading students to Christ and helping them truly find and own their faith. The Student Director drives the Wednesday night program for Jr and Sr High, focusing on challenging students doctrinally and skillfully engaging the cultural issues of the day to turn them into conversations on a spiritual level. The Student Director will be a visionary leader who can learn who they are, reimagine student ministry, and drive things forward, developing students to become leaders who can defend and stand for their faith and articulate truth in the current world. 

The Student Director’s responsibilities include:

Vision & Spiritual Leadership

• Champion a compelling, forward-moving vision for the student ministry, aimed at “shaking things up” and fostering deep, genuine spiritual growth.
• Drive the ministry’s focus on intensive, relational discipleship, with the primary goal of leading students to find, follow, and own their faith in Jesus.
• Develop students into spiritual leaders who can stand for, articulate, and defend their faith and biblical truth.

Teaching & Programming

• Lead, plan, and execute the primary Wednesday night program for both Junior High and High School students, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and biblically sound.
• Serve as the primary teacher, with a strong ability to teach and challenge students doctrinally.
• Skillfully address contemporary cultural issues from a biblical worldview, turning them into transformative spiritual conversations.

Volunteer & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and shepherd the adult volunteer leadership team (approx. 16-17 leaders), equipping and empowering them for effective relational ministry.
• Oversee and support the volunteer-led Sunday morning activities, ensuring they align with the ministry’s overall discipleship goals.

Relational Ministry & Outreach

• Proactively build relationships with students by being present in their lives outside of church programs (e.g., attending sports games, theater productions, and school events).
• Develop and implement a strategy for community engagement and youth outreach, building connections with local schools and families.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Student Director:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Seminary degree preferred 
• Proven experience in youth and young adult ministry leadership

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in Discipleship and Relationship Building is paramount, focusing on leading high schoolers to Christ and helping them own their faith.
• Doctrinal Knowledge and Teaching Ability to be able to challenge students doctrinally and teach them the Word of God.
• Cultural Awareness and Engagement to be culturally in tune and capable of taking the cultural issues of the day and lead spiritual conversations around them.
• Visionary Leadership to drive things forward and avoid stagnation.
• Relatability and Approachability to be approachable to students and capable of creating an environment where all students feel safe.
• Volunteer Management Skills to lead, manage, and grow the Student Ministry volunteer team.
• Ability to Develop Student Leaders who can stand for their faith and articulate truth in the current world.
• Servant Mentality and Humility—someone not needing the spotlight—and being willing to admit when they are wrong.
• Ability to relate well to parents and families.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Doctrinal and Mission Alignment: Must be likeminded in doctrine and willing to fully buy into the mission and support it.
• Grace-Driven Character: Embodies a grace rooted in the blood of Christ.
• Kingdom Mindedness: Focuses on furthering the kingdom and how lives are being changed.
• Authenticity and Transparency: Commits to transparency, vulnerability, authenticity, and trust.
• Heart for building meaningful relationships: Genuinely connects with individuals, investing in authentic relationships.
• Team Collaboration: Exhibits a strong collaborative culture and team mentality.
• Servanthood and Humility: Demonstrates a willingness to serve the mission however needed, not seeing themself as more important or above helping.
• Creativity: Innovative ideas for engaging the next generation.
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying needs and driving ministry forward.

What it’s like to live in Englewood, CO

Living in Englewood really feels like you’ve found a hidden sweet spot in the Denver metro area. It has a wonderful, unpretentious vibe where you get the best of both worlds: you’re just minutes from all the energy and excitement of downtown Denver, but you get to come home to a place that feels more relaxed and neighborly. There’s a real sense of community here, whether you’re chatting with someone at a local coffee shop or waving to neighbors while out for a walk. It’s a place that feels established and comfortable, like a neighborhood you can actually put down roots in.

One of the best parts is that you don’t have to leave the area to have a great day. You’ve got fantastic parks right here, like Belleview Park with its beloved miniature train and a creek for the kids, or the fun of Pirates Cove in the summer. Plus, the access is incredible—you can hop on the light rail for an easy commute or a game day, and the historic South Broadway corridor is full of unique, locally-owned shops, breweries, and amazing restaurants. It’s got all the convenience you need, but with a character that’s all its own.

Ultimately, Englewood feels like a place where you can just live well. It’s a diverse community that’s practical, friendly, and perfectly located. You can enjoy a quiet evening at home, explore a great trail, meet friends at a cozy brewery, and still have the entire city at your fingertips. It’s that perfect blend of suburban ease and urban access that makes it such a great place to call home.