Position Summary:

The Student Ministries Pastor is responsible for leading, discipling, and caring for students from 6th-12th grades. This role includes building strong relationships with students and their families, organizing weekly gatherings, leading volunteers, and fostering spiritual growth in alignment with the vision and values of the church. As a smaller church staff member, this pastor should be flexible, collaborative, and willing to help where needed.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead Student Ministry

• Plan and lead weekly youth group gatherings with engaging teaching, worship, prayer, and activities.

• Provide sound Biblical teaching and create a culture of discipleship.

• Develop and lead student small groups, service opportunities, and outreach events.

• Plan retreats, mission trips, and camps that promote spiritual growth and Biblicalcommunity.

Build Relationships

• Regularly connect with students outside of church gatherings (i.e.- school events, coffee meetups, invite students into your home, etc…)

• Develop trusted relationships with parents to support family discipleship at home.

• Be available to counsel and support students (and parents) in times of need.

Equip & Lead Volunteers

• Have a team approach to ministry.

• Cultivate a healthy, unified leadership team that models Christ-like character and compassion for each other and students.

• Recruit, train, and shepherd adult leaders and volunteers for youth ministry.Collaborate with Church Leadership

• Participate in regular staff meetings and contribute to overall church life and events.

• Partner with the kids ministry and adult discipleship efforts to ensure a cohesive ministry strategy.

• Assist in other areas of church life as needed (i.e.- Sunday worship service roles, church- wide events, etc…)

Administration & Communication

• Maintain regular communication with students, parents, and volunteers through emails, texts, communication in the app, and social media.

• Manage student ministry budget and resources responsibly.

• Ensure safety policies and procedures (including background checks and supervision protocols) are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to personal integrity and spiritual maturity.

• A clear calling and passion for student ministry.

• Humble, teachable, and team/relationship oriented.

• Approachable and relatable to both students and adults.

• Agreement with the Church’s statement of faith, vision, and values.

• Experience working with youth in a church or ministry setting (volunteer or paid).

• Ability to recruit, equip, and lead volunteers effectively.

• Strong communication, organizational, and relational skills.

• Creativity in planning meaningful, fun, and faith-building experiences.

PREFERRED TRAITS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in ministry, theology, or a related field (or equivalent experience preferred).

• Able to lead worship.

• Tech-savvy.