Family / Student Ministries Pastor

Student Ministries Pastor

Position Title: Family / Student Ministries Pastor Reports to: Lead Pastor

Hours: 40 Hours/Week Employees

Supervised: 1

About Life Community Church

At Life Community Church, we believe Jesus is powerfully at work—changing hearts, restoring lives, and

advancing His kingdom. Over the past five years, God has grown our church family to over 400 people,

and our youth ministry is now thriving with more than 90 students. Under Christ’s leadership, we are

becoming a unified, gospel-centered community where elders, staff, and members share a common

purpose: to love like Jesus and live on mission together. The leadership is deeply committed to cultivating this kind of culture—one shaped by grace, truth, and Spirit-empowered courage. Inspired by Jesus’ prayer in John 17, we aim to be known by our love for one

another, forming authentic relationships that reflect the unity and joy of the gospel. Our mission is simple

and compelling: to help people experience new life in Christ by KNOWING God, GROWING in

relationship with Him and others, and GOING to make disciples.

We are intentional about reaching our oikos—the 8 to 15 people God has placed in our everyday

lives—believing that through ordinary relationships, God is telling an extraordinary story of redemption. At

Life Community Church, we’re not just growing a church—we’re following Jesus together into a life of

purpose, transformation, and multiplying impact.

Job Summary

We’re seeking a passionate, Spirit-filled disciple to serve as our Student Ministries Pastor,

leading 6th-12th grade students to know God, grow in relationship, and go make disciples. With

a heart for gospel-centered transformation, you’ll shepherd students, families, and volunteers to

make Jesus famous by fostering personal relationships with Christ through salvation, baptism,

and wholehearted service. You’ll champion Life Community Church’s mission and values,

partnering with parents to create a vibrant, Christ-centered youth culture that’s both fun and

deeply intentional.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cast Vision Lead with Purpose

• Develop and communicate a God-directed vision for Life Youth Ministry, aligning

• with the church’s mission to make Jesus famous.

• Collaborate with the student ministries team through weekly planning meetings, executing programming, and preparing for trips, retreats, and conferences.

• Collaborate with ministry leads and volunteers through regular planning meetings, creating intentional pathways for discipleship from childhood through adulthood.

• Participate in shaping church-wide spiritual formation initiatives, ensuring alignment and continuity across ministries.

2. Shepherd Students Families

• Pastor Middle School and High School students by knowing their stories, praying

• for them, and investing in their lives. Empower your team to do the same.

• Build authentic relationships with parents, equipping them to disciple their

• students and keeping them informed about ministry goals and events.

• Partner with parents and guardians, equipping them to be the primary spiritual influencers in their homes.

• Create connection points for families to engage in worship, serve together, and experience community.

3. Teach Disciple

• Teach Scripture with clarity and relevance, leading the majority of Middle School

• Ministry (MSM) meetings and overseeing High School teaching.

• Create engaging, Christ-centered environments through Sunday mornings,

• Tuesday/Wednesday evenings, small groups, and events that emphasize

• discipleship and evangelism.

• Support the Kids Ministry Director in developing engaging, Scripture-centered curriculum and volunteer training.

• Partner with the Lead Pastor and Adult Ministry Team to create next-step environments for adults (Life Groups, classes, mentoring, etc.).

4. Empower Volunteers

• Recruit, train, and lead a team of Life Group leaders to mentor students, facilitate discussions, and model Christlikeness.

• Equip volunteers to provide pastoral care and counsel students, referring to trained counselors when needed.

5. Mobilize for Mission

• Equip students to boldly share their faith through local outreach, service projects, and short-term mission opportunities (e.g., Hume Lake).

• Integrate students into the broader church, encouraging them to serve and live missionally, blessing the 8-15 people God has placed in their lives.

6. Engage the Community

• Invest in the Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero school culture by attending sports events, meeting students, and supporting administrators or teachers.

7. Contribute to Church Life

• Participate in the weekly service review team to evaluate weekend services and provide feedback.

• Occasionally teach or preach in adult services and collaborate on church-wide initiatives.

8. Manage Resources

• Oversee the Life Youth budget, ensuring good stewardship while enabling powerful ministry.

• Plan creative themes and events that resonate with youth culture.

Candidate Profile

Education Experience

● A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a field related to church ministry, theology,

or leadership. Ordination is preferred but not required.

● 3-5 years of youth ministry leadership experience, including supervising volunteers.

Skills Abilities

● Strong ability to delegate, empower, and mentor volunteers and students.

● Clear, compelling communication rooted in biblical truth.

● Proven organizational and leadership skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.

● Emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset for team and community engagement.

Internal/External Relations

● Demonstrate servant leadership, humility, and a teachable spirit.

● Maintain a network of ministry contacts to stay informed on best practices.

● Represent Life Community Church’s vision and values in all areas of ministry, fostering a

unified culture of love and mission.

Creative Analytical Requirements

● Strategically plan and utilize resources, volunteers, and budgets.

● Design creative themes and events that connect with youth culture.

Leadership Financial Responsibilities

● Lead and develop volunteer teams to enable life change in students.

● Manage the Life Youth budget with stewardship and accuracy.

Physical Factors Working Conditions

● Light to medium work in an office setting with an agreed-upon schedule.

● Ministry often extends beyond a conventional work week, requiring sacrificial service to

meet the needs of students, families, and the congregation.

● Occasional local and global travel for outreach, retreats, or mission trips.

Our Values

● Biblical Faithfulness: Teach and live God’s Word with conviction.

● Missional Living: Equip students to boldly share the gospel.

● Gospel Culture: Foster grace, growth, and accountability.

● Servant Leadership: Lead with the humility and purpose of Jesus.

Bonus Points If You

● Can keep up in dodgeball or shoot a jump shot.

● Stay tuned into what students are watching, listening to, and facing culturally.

● Bring skills in worship leading, tech, or video editing.

● Are passionate about Spanish-speaking outreach or multicultural ministry.

To Apply

Send your résumé to Brandon@lccpaso.org. We’re excited to meet someone who’s ready to

lead students to know, grow, and go with Jesus!

Life Community Church is committed to stewarding its resources with integrity and transparency.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 annually, depending on experience and

qualifications. We’re grateful to offer competitive benefits that include paid time off and schedule

flexibility that help support a healthy and sustainable life in ministry.

***This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the needs

of the ministry.

Welcome to Life Community Church on the Central Coast—a gospel-centered family committed to living under the authority of God’s Word and the grace of Jesus Christ. We joyfully hold to the truth of the gospel: that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. In a culture that questions truth, we stand firm on Scripture as our ultimate authority and the unshakable foundation for all we believe and do.

Our heart is to build strong men, strong families, and a strong community through the transforming power of the gospel. We long to be known as disciples of Jesus by our love for one another—a love that reflects His compassion, truth, and grace. Life Community is a warm and welcoming church family where every generation can grow in Christ, live in authentic relationships, and serve together for the good of the Central Coast and beyond.

In a world growing darker, we are committed to shining the light of Christ. We proclaim the fullness of the gospel and often highlight the four aspects of Jesus Christ as our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King and invite you to join us in building God’s Kingdom on the Central Coast. If you have a passion for making disciples, strengthening families, and seeing lives transformed by the power of Jesus, we invite you to join our team and help us live out His mission for all the world.