Student Pastor Job Description

Character and Experience:

  • A mature, growing believer with a clear understanding of the Gospel, along with the ability to clearly communicate it
  • High energy, positive attitude, enjoys and exhibits a calling to work with students
  • Committed to personal spiritual growth
  • Has demonstrated the ability to manage the spiritual and numerical growth, health, and development of teams.
  • High-level relational abilities
  • Must be teachable, responsible, and respectful
  • Integrity is paramount. Life must reflect the standards set for elders and deacons in Pastoral Epistles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create and facilitate relevant worship environments for students to engage in personal relationship with God
  • Intentionally and purposefully create environments for students to connect in relationship with one another.
  • Model, Teach, and Train the ABCD’s of Relational Discipleship via Student small groups
  • Recruit, train, motivate, supervise, and provide pastoral care to student life group leaders
  • Embody a ministry of presence and regularly be seen outside the walls of the church at events where students and their families are gathered (sports, concerts, etc.)
  • Preach and teach in a way that invites new students into a relationship with Jesus, while challenging those in relationship with Jesus to also take their next step
  • Expand the volunteer teams by recruiting, engaging and bringing aboard new leaders.
  • Oversee the scheduling of the Student Ministry teams including Worship, Small Groups, and Events.
  • Develop team and individual training plans for volunteers
  • Maintain the health of the student volunteer team with regular personal connection and encouragement.
  • Oversee and organize budgets, events, and ministry communications.
  • Minister to parents of students within the student ministry through communication, training and other means
  • As needed able to perform shared pastoral duties with other pastors
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Core Competencies:

  • Able to set a clear and compelling vision for Northview Students and champion Middle School and High School ministry
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to self-motivate
  • Confident yet humble presence on the stage, with an ability to engage the heart of the students
  • Able to lead and work with volunteers graciously
  • Basic knowledge of worship environment, tech, and programming
  • Able to mentor others with wisdom and grace
  • Able to preach, teach or host on Sunday mornings
  • Must have the ability to handle conflict with truth and grace