Student Pastor

Job Description: Southwest Christian Church, located in South Austin, TX is a body of believers of 200+. We are a multigenerational, diverse, growing church, passionate about seeing our community restored to a growing relationship in Jesus Christ. We are seeking a spiritually mature person who will lead our Student Ministries (6-12 grade). This person will lead volunteers, partner with parents, and serve as a Christlike influence in our church and community.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with applicable internships

or

• 5+ years of experience in youth/student ministry. 

Student Ministry Responsibilities

•  Design, oversee, and ensure effective execution of curriculum, programs, events, and (mission, discipleship, fellowship, etc.) trips for students between 6^th and 12^th grade.
• Develop and execute a relationally based discipleship program for 6^th-12^th grade students. 
• Identify students who are FAT (faithful, available, teachable) for personal discipleship. 
• Develop positive relationships with students and their parents and serve as a shepherd/pastor for them. 
• Equip students for ministry and ensure they are “plugged in” to the ministry of Southwest.
• Recruit, train, and mobilize youth volunteers to aid in the execution of all student ministry programs.
• Create and manage the Student Ministry annual budget.
• Serve as a resource for the Children’s Ministry, associated staff, as well as families with children birth-12^thgrade.
• Equip parents to be the primary spiritual disciplers in their homes through teaching and discipleship opportunities. 
• Plan and facilitate the execution of “family events” with the goal of strengthening the parent/child relationship (ie. father/son camping trips, mother/daughter events, etc.).

General Administrative Responsibilities: 

• Develop budgets that align with ministry goals for the following areas: education/small group, men, women, and first impressions. 
• Maintain groups database and track group attendance. 
• Develop metrics to track small group engagement and growth. 
• Regularly update small groups website page and calendar to reflect events that are added. 

General Staff Duties: 

• Attend monthly elder and shepherding meetings. 
• Attend weekly staff meetings. 
• Preaches semi-regularly (3-6 x’s a year). 
• Serve visibly on Sundays and at key church events, modeling connection and support.
• Carry out other regular pastoral responsibilities as needed, including weddings, funerals, visitations, and general congregational care.
• Performs other duties as assigned/needed by the Lead Pastor.

Spiritual and Relational Expectations: 

• Maintain an active and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  
• Serve as a spiritual leader and example.  
• Be actively engaged in the life of Southwest Christian Church through meaningful relationships, faithful service, and continued spiritual growth alongside the congregation. 
• Demonstrate Christ-like character, humility, and a commitment to unity in all interactions. 

Benefits

1.     Gross salary package will be determined based on education and years of experience in ministry. 

2.     Weeks of vacation and personal days off will be determined based on years of service at Southwest Christian Church as outlined in the SWCC Policies and Procedures Manual.  

3.     A budget for continuing education and ministry related expenses will be provided. 

4.     Retirement: Southwest will match up to 3% of staff contributions of salary toward an IRA. Salary does not include the portion of the gross salary package designated as “housing” by the staff member.