College Ministry Director

Riverland Hills Baptist Church Irmo, South Carolina

Invest in the Next Generation. Make Disciples. Advance the Gospel.

Riverland Hills Baptist Church is seeking a passionate, relational, and visionary leader to serve as our College Ministry Director. This individual will lead and develop a thriving ministry that helps college students become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ while connecting them to the life and mission of the church.

The College Ministry Director will champion disciple-making among college students, develop leaders, cultivate authentic biblical community, and create opportunities for students to impact their campuses and beyond with the Gospel.

At Riverland Hills, our mission is to help people know Christ, develop a heart to serve, and lead others as Living Faith Ambassadors, Everyone. Everywhere. Every Day.

Position Overview

The College Ministry Director reports to the Missions and College Equipping Pastor and provides leadership for all aspects of RHBC’s ministry to college students. This position is responsible for developing ministry strategy, building relationships with students, recruiting and equipping volunteer leaders, coordinating discipleship opportunities, and creating pathways for students to engage in worship, service, leadership, and missions.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Grow the College Ministry

• Provide vision, strategy, and leadership for RHBC’s College Ministry.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship pathway for college students.
• Create environments that foster spiritual growth, biblical community, evangelism, and leadership development.
• Build meaningful relationships with college students both on campus and within the church.

Develop Leaders

• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer and student leaders.
• Equip students to discover and use their spiritual gifts.
• Develop future ministry leaders and disciple-makers.

Engage Campuses and Communities

• Build strategic relationships with local colleges, universities, campus ministries, and community organizations.
• Create outreach opportunities that connect students with Christ and the church.
• Expand Riverland Hills’ presence and Gospel influence among local college students.

Coordinate Ministry Programming

• Plan and oversee weekly gatherings, Bible studies, small groups, retreats, mission trips, leadership development experiences, and special events.
• Ensure ministry activities are organized, effective, Christ-centered, and aligned with church objectives.

Collaborate with the Church Staff

• Work closely with other ministry departments to integrate college students into the life of the church.
• Partner with Missions, Discipleship, Worship, and other ministries to provide opportunities for service and growth.
• Support ministry initiatives and strategic priorities established by church leadership.

Ensure Effective Administration

• Steward ministry resources and budgets responsibly.
• Monitor ministry health and effectiveness through regular evaluation.
• Maintain appropriate safety, financial, and operational accountability.

Who We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony of faith.
• Demonstrated call to ministry and discipleship.
• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Riverland Hills Baptist Church.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with college students and young adults.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience leading collegiate, young adult, student, or similar ministry environments.
• Experience recruiting and leading volunteer teams.
• Proven ability to develop ministries that foster growth, discipleship, and engagement.

Personal Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about reaching and discipling the next generation.
• Relational, approachable, and authentic.
• Spiritually mature and biblically grounded.
• A servant leader who works well on a team.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to excellence.
• A person of integrity with a strong Christian testimony.
• A strategic thinker who can execute ministry plans effectively.

Work Environment

• Full-time ministry position.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Some travel for retreats, conferences, and mission opportunities.
• Dynamic ministry environment focused on growth, discipleship, and outreach.

Why Riverland Hills?

Riverland Hills Baptist Church is a vibrant, multi-generational church committed to reaching people with the Gospel, developing disciples, and mobilizing believers for ministry and mission. We believe college students are not simply the future of the church, they are a vital part of the church today.

If you are passionate about investing in the next generation and helping students become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their testimony, ministry experience, and calling to collegiate ministry, along with a completed employment application to:

Riverland Hills Baptist Church
201 Lake Murray Blvd.
Irmo, SC 29063

Or email: Bobbie@riverlandhills.org

Day School Teachers

Riverland Hills Day School is looking for teachers starting in the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 school year.

Do you love children, have a degree or experience in Early Childhood Education? Come join our family of teachers who love teaching children new and exciting things. Teachers who love supporting parents, and partnering with them as their child develops physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

If interested, please send resume to Bobbie@riverlandhills.org or call (803) 753.6978.

To apply for any of the above positions, please download, print, and send a completed employment application and a copy of your resume to bobbie@riverlandhills.org.

Or bring the completed form to the Church Office Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM