JOB SUMMARY:
The Journey Church Student Ministry is committed to reaching students who are far from God and leading them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. This is accomplished by Journey Students' mission of teaching the truth of God's Word, being culturally relevant, and leading staff and volunteers to develop relationships with students through weekly student night services, serving opportunities, and life groups. The student pastor is the individual responsible for leading a team to accomplish this mission.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have an active and growing relationship with God that’s revealed in your character and daily life.
- High School Diploma or above (College preferred and Seminary training a plus).
- Knowledge of student ministry with at least two years of experience.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate God’s Word in a way that is engaging and applicable to students.
- A strong work ethic that leads to sweating the details and finishing well.
- Able to clearly convey a compelling vision and build effective ministry teams.
- Experience in developing and motivating adults and students to become leaders.
- A proven track record in growing a team and inspiring them to a common goal.
- Great at communicating and relating to others, especially young people and their parents.
CHARACTER TRAITS:
- Energetic, self-motivated, and loves students . Thrives in a team environment and feeds off others’ ideas.
- A true servant leader. Operates with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates willingness to submit to authority. Handles change with a positive attitude.
- Ability to get along with and manage people with varied personality types and working styles.
- Has a “get it done” attitude and a strong desire to be part of something much bigger than self.
- Highly organized and understands the value of good systems.
- Reliable, trustworthy, a self-starter, good at multitasking and prioritizing projects.
- Possess the ability to embrace innovation and creativity while adapting to growth and change.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Responsible for the primary oversight and leadership of the student ministries for 7th – 12th grade.
- Identify, train, and inspire adult volunteers and student leaders.
- Develop and evaluate communication plans to keep students, leaders, and parents informed.
- Create and effectively manage the student ministry budget.
- Plan, coordinate, and lead the mid-week worship service that includes technical components and a live band.
- Create an environment that is energetic, engaging, and life changing.
- Lead in the development and oversight of student life groups.
- Plan and coordinate events for Journey Church students, ensuring that ample notice and promotion is given before each event.
- Engage parents and families to provide tools to assist in their spiritual leadership.
- Partner with the Connections Pastor to develop a plan for moving students into an area of service.
- Keep current on the issues related to safety and security, to include conducting background checks on all volunteers.
- Seek opportunities for professional development, personal development and spiritual growth.
- Partner with the Family Pastor to lead a seamless transition for pre-teens entering the student ministry.
- Partner with the Journey Young Adult Pastor to lead a seamless transition for students transitioning to the young adult ministry.
- Tithe consistently to Journey Church.
- Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.
- Embrace the vision, mission and core values of Journey Church and represent them in your daily walk.
- Must become a fully engaged member of Journey Church and follow the membership covenant below.
Journey Church Membership Covenant
I will protect the unity of my church
...by acting in love toward other members.
...by refusing to gossip.
...by following the leaders.
I will share in the responsibility of my church
...by praying for its growth.
...by inviting the unchurched to attend.
...by warmly welcoming those who visit.
I will serve the ministry of my church
...by discovering my gifts and talents.
...by being equipped to serve by my pastors.
...by developing a servant’s heart.
I will support the testimony of my church
...by attending faithfully.
...by living a godly life.
...by giving regularly.
Journey Church is a growing church that focuses on those who are disconnected from God and seek to make them fully devoted followers of Christ.
We envision being a church without walls where the lost are reached through intentional relationships here in our community and to the ends of the earth.
We envision being a church where the atmosphere resonates with a sense of celebration, excitement, and warmth.
We envision being a church where families are equipped and encouraged as they deal with the ever increasing strains of living life in the real world.
We envision being a church where creativity is encouraged and spiritual gifts are discovered and employed with excellence.
We envision being a church that is relevant and connected to the culture surrounding us while remaining Biblically grounded and doctrinally pure.
We envision being a church where dynamic creative worship leads to an encounter with the God of all creation.
We envision being a church that values the application of Scripture and where teaching is for life-change.
We envision being a church utterly dependent on God, where prayer is like breathing.
We envision being a church that grows larger while at the same time growing smaller through small, intimate, transparent, and responsible groups of people sharing where they are in this journey called life.
We envision being a church where believers are continually growing and becoming fully mature followers of Christ in every aspect of their lives.
We envision being a church that never ceases to grow and continually reproduces new believers and new churches.
We Value People
We Value Relationships
We Value Application of Scripture
We Value Growth
We Value Small Groups
We Value Excellence
We Value Service
We Value Creativity and Innovation
We Value Unity and Diversity