Student Ministry Pastor

exo18

Job Description

A 3000+ non-denominational church in Fresno, California is seeking to hire a full-time Student Ministry Pastor.


About the Organization: 

This dynamic and growing church is focused on helping people see God and participate in His redemptive story. They are known for their ability to teach the Bible in a fresh and practice way, engaging both those new to the faith as well as experienced believers.

 

About the Role:

The ideal candidate is a highly creative, relational, and theologically trained ‘leader of leaders’ who loves God and has a heart for reaching students in a way that fulfills the mission of the church which includes discipleship, outreach, and expansion. Must also be able to engage support of volunteers both from a strategic and general involvement as well as manage a small staff. With the expansion of church, students and the youth serve as a focal point, and the leader must be able to drive and deliver growth. Student Ministries encompasses Junior High and High School. 


Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prepare, and implement ministry that encourages students to gather (worship), grow (discipleship), give (ministry), and go (evangelism) within a grace-filled community (fellowship).
  • Create ministry environments that introduce students to the love of God and to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ with creative Bible teaching and special events.
  • Recruit, train, inspire, and schedule all student ministry volunteers.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to small groups. Facilitate and distribute curriculum as needed to small group leaders.
  • Serve as the point of contact for parents and provide regular communication to them about the student’s ministry.
  • Oversee the work of the coordinators/volunteers to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Teach on most Sunday nights (6th through 8th grade) and Wednesday nights (9th through 12th grade).
  • Oversee the facilitation of all background checks for volunteers.
  • Create and maintain a Student Ministries calendar of all events and activities. Maintain a working knowledge of technology and social media utilized in the ministry.


Position Qualifications:  

  • The successful candidate will have at least 5 to 7 years of experience in ministry leadership. They will have demonstrated success on a team with multiple staff. They will be coachable and must have a strong drive to grow as a leader. 
  • An undergraduate or advanced theological degree is desired. More importantly, there must be good theological and ministry alignment with the church. Have a love for Christ, His Word and the Church and is a mature Christ follower who is growing in grace. 
  • Must be committed to the vision, beliefs, and values of the church.
  • Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. 
  • Creative, detail-oriented, flexible, and decisive with the ability to organize, coordinate, set priorities, create, and maintain systems while motivating others. 
  • Able to connect with the culture and envision steps toward future growth and impact to kids that aligns with the overall vision of the church. 
  • Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality with sensitive information. 
  • Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills, including strong listening skills. 
  • Has demonstrated the ability to think strategically and is able to anticipate and initiate change.
  • Gifts of leadership, administration, encouragement, shepherding, and teaching.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, leading and developing personnel, and working with a broad range of people and personalities. 
  • Ability to be both a team builder and a team player, demonstrating a passion for excellence.

 

The exo18 team is spearheading this ministry position search. More details will be shared with qualified candidates.  

About exo18

exo18 is a specialized growth strategy firm bringing more than 100 years of combined leadership experience to organizations of all sizes. Simply put, we help organizations grow. No matter where you are on your journey, our team comes alongside your organization and helps you move from where you are to where you want to be. We are passionate about making a global impact by helping organizations and leaders move forward. 


Several years ago, God placed a burden on the founders, Ed and Christy Ivie's heart for executive leaders pastoring churches and missions’ organizations across the globe. Their hearts are heavy for spiritual leaders, as they understand the nuances and complexities of leading large organizations during unprecedented times. Out of their own journey of pastoring for three decades and experiencing significant growth, success, pain, and heartache they were compelled to found exo18 to come alongside executive leaders in supportive ways. They work with an incredible group of executive leaders on the exo18 team who have proven track records of their own. 


Finding the right leader for a ministry position is challenging. It's hard to know who you should interview, and after you've interviewed candidates it can be difficult to determine who will be a good fit for your team.


The exo18 team matches organizations with qualified ministry candidates based on competency, chemistry, character, and capacity for a great fit on both sides. 



Experience Required
5-10 years

Type
Full-time

Education Required
Bachelor's Degree

Date Posted
1 year ago
Location
Flower Mound, Texas

Denomination
Non-Denominational

Church Size
2,500-5,000