The High School Pastor provides pastoral oversight to Worship Center’s high school students. This person should have a passion for team-led, multi-tiered discipleship ministry. The High School Pastor will develop a team that is multi-generational to serve our students, helping them discover their purpose in Christ.
Schedule
Full-time salaried position, Sunday-Thursday. Includes Wednesday evenings and other times for meetings, activities, trips, and retreats.
Experience & Abilities
- Education: Bible College/ Seminary degree in youth ministry preferred.
- Experience: Must possess prior experience in developing teen-oriented programs and curriculum, have a proven track record of positive teen interactions, and have a history of good interactions with parents of teens—management experience with teams and large groups.
- License/Certification: Willingness to be Licensed by Worship Center Ministers Network.
- Specific Abilities: Comfortable with handling various student issues and communicating possible concerns to parents. Effective team player attitude that cooperates with various Worship Center departments.
What This Person Does
- Continue to develop and steward a philosophy of ministry that encourages students to Grow, Serve and Be More Like Jesus.
- Present the Word of God in a clear and relevant manner that values discipleship over entertainment. Curriculum will be in line with what is developed by the student ministry team.
- Provide regular opportunities for students to be involved in serving at Worship Center and in our community.
- Encourage students regularly to become more like Jesus in their words, actions, and character.
- Maintain a high presence, low responsibility role for 5th through 8th graders.
- Develop and pursue close partnerships with families.
- Prepare schedule and budget with the student ministry team for each ministry season (activities, retreats, etc.)
- Weekly Wednesday night preparation: sermon, activities, and schedule.
- Develop and disciple a highly functioning multi-generational team of leaders.
- Pastoral care to students and families through hospital and home visitation and providing referrals for counseling services when needed.
- Plan and lead mission trips and retreats.
- Be part of the Ministry Leader meetings and initiatives and work with the young adult team to ensure smooth transitions between ministries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Foundational Requirements
- Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Live a lifestyle that reflects Biblical standards.
- Be a member of Worship Center, or willing to become a member.
- Attend worship services regularly and participate in the life of the church family.
- Tithe to Worship Center.
- Fully embrace WC Staff Culture Values.
Staff Culture Values
1. A growing relationship with Jesus
• Loving God and loving others is the core of who we are
• Staying grounded in God’s Word and filled with the Holy Spirit is the best gift we can give to each other and the church
2. Authenticity
• Be real, open, and humble; have a servant’s heart
• Integrity and character matter
• We live out what we say we believe and teach, e.g. the value of relationships, serving, tithing, generosity, etc.
3. Work hard and have fun!
• Enthusiastic, positive, faith-oriented attitude
• Can-do, make-it-happen mindset
• Self-directed, motivated
• Don’t take ourselves too seriously
4. Honest communication with coworkers
• Believe-the-best is the default position
• Have each other’s backs; builds trust
• Don’t let conflict or disappointment go underground–resolve it (Matthew 18:15)
5. Excellence
• We always bring our best
• We are resourceful and make the most of what we have
• Excellence honors God and inspires people
6. Empower Volunteers
• Serving our volunteers is a priority – “how can I help?”
• Engaging others is better than doing it myself
• We can’t do it without them!
7. People really, really matter
• We accept and love people right where they are
• We will do everything we can to reach people
• We will treat everyone with respect
• People are more important than policy