Student Pastor

Job Details

The Student Pastor helps Cottonwood Creek Church carry out its mission to make disciples primarily among 6-12th grade students and their families. In addition, the Student Pastor will be responsible for leading full-time staff members, part-time interns, and volunteer leaders. 

Essential Functions:

• Strive to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This includes consistent efforts to reach more people with the gospel and integrate people into groups for discipleship education.
• As the Student Pastor, this effort is focused primarily on 6-12th grade students and their families.
• Provide leadership and vision for all Student Ministry gatherings, events, mission trips, and camps.
• This includes spiritual leadership and organizational leadership.
• Provide leadership and vision for the Student Ministry full-time staff and part-time interns.
• Be available (emails, phone calls, in-person meetings) for church members and guests. This includes attending extra-curricular activities of students to deepen relationships.
• Be teachable and eager to learn.
• Handle any other duties and special tasks specified by the Senior Pastor or Senior Staff Leadership.
• Support the church and church leaders by agreeing with and reinforcing the teaching and ministry.

Job Requirements and Personal Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate degree, preferred; Background in theological studies, preferred 

Job Skills:

A driving passion for leading students and their families into a devoted relationship with Christ; A positive, outgoing personality who enjoys building and leading teams; Communication skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills, conflict resolution, basic computer skills; Must be dependable, discreet, friendly and professional; Must have a desire to help and serve others; Lead in humility by example.

Personal Qualifications:

Must maintain a commitment to the mission and vision of Cottonwood Creek Church. Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ with consistent evidence of fruit in their personal life; Motivated to serve God in a ministry; Ability to consistently use good judgment in any situation.

Other:

Be or become a Cottonwood Creek Church member

Other Information:

• Vacation and Leave Accrual and Holiday Pay
• Medical Benefits Available for Full Time Staff
• Retirement Matching Available
• Ministerial employees may not be away from weekend services more than one consecutive weekend or a high attendance weekend or more than three Sundays a year unless pre-approved by the Senior Staff Pastor in charge of the specific ministry.
• Annual Salary (or range): Depends on experience 

Application Link: Interested candidates reach out to Jen Nichols at [email protected]