Student Pastor

Job Title: Student Pastor

Location: LifePoint Church | Cartersville, GA

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Family Pastor

Manages: Adult Volunteers, Student Leaders, and Associate Student Pastor

Local Context:

LifePoint Church is a growing body of believers who are experiencing life transformation on many levels. People are getting baptized, growing in their faith, and being discipled as the church has grown by over 25% in 2023. We are excited about leading people to become passionate followers of Jesus, and we value our organization being described as simple, authentic, and alive. We’re currently averaging close to 500 in attendance between our 2 Sunday morning gatherings, and we are grateful for the diversity in ages and backgrounds of those who call LifePoint “home.” As we continue to move forward into the future God has for us, we look forward to seeing who God has prepared to lead, equip, and challenge our students to become passionate followers of Jesus!

Our Lead Pastor, Nathan Sanders, is a graduate of Wesley College and has been serving in this position since 2007. Kellen Owenby, our Worship Pastor, is a graduate of the University of Georgia and has been at LifePoint Church since 2012. Avery Varnell, our Family Pastor, is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and has been on staff since 2018. Our most recent hire is Paul Swinney, a graduate of Lee University, who was hired as the Associate Student Pastor in 2022. Moving forward as a church, we constantly strive for excellence in all ministries and seek those who desire to be a part of this movement of God.

Our student gatherings are currently on Sunday evenings from 5-6:30pm and typically consist of games, worship, a message tailored to our students’ needs, and student small groups (called squads). We have a great group of Adult Leaders who are heavily invested in the lives of our students. Student gatherings average 30-45 students, 5-8 Adult leaders, and others who are a part of the band as needed. Our desire is that all next-gen ministries (kids, students, and college) would work together to make passionate followers of Jesus Christ at every age and life stage.

Job Description:

Position Overview: The Student Pastor at LifePoint Church is a key member of our pastoral team responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our Student Ministry. This role involves providing spiritual guidance, fostering a sense of community, and creating opportunities for students to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities:

1. Spiritual Leadership:
   • Lead and model a Christ-centered life for students.
   • Develop and deliver engaging and relevant sermons, teachings, and discussions.
   • Create a safe and nurturing environment for students to explore and deepen their faith.
2. Discipleship and Small Groups:
   • Establish and oversee small groups, Bible studies, and discipleship programs for students.
   • Equip and train volunteer leaders to effectively mentor and disciple students.
3. Worship and Outreach:
   • Plan and organize worship services, events, and outreach programs specifically tailored to Students.
   • Encourage and facilitate students' involvement in local and global mission activities.
4. Pastoral Care:
   • Provide emotional and spiritual support to students and their families during challenging times.
   • Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and guardians.
5. Team Collaboration:
   • Work hand-in-hand with all NextGen ministries to create a thriving student ministry.
   • Collaborate with other church staff and leaders to ensure a cohesive ministry approach.
   • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and church-wide events.
6. Administration:
   • Manage the Student ministry budget, resources, and program scheduling.
   • Maintain accurate records of attendance, activities, and communication.
   • Coordinate, Schedule, and equip all adult volunteers and student leaders as needed.
   • Set annual goals for the student ministry in coordination with the vision and goals of the church as a whole.
7. Other:
   • Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly next-gen meetings with the Family Pastor.
   • Prepare, schedule, and lead Student Ministry meetings as needed.
   • Be involved at local middle schools and high schools.
   • Spend time with students where they are (school, Noble and Main Coffee, football games, concerts, etc.)
   • Actively participate in Sunday morning gatherings, LifeGroups, missions, and di
   • Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• A deep and demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Biblically grounded, theologically conservative, and methodologically innovative.
• Bachelor's degree (Bible, Theology, or Christian Studies preferred).
• Previous experience in Student ministry or pastoral roles. (3-5yrs)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with teenagers.
• Ability to recruit, lead, and train volunteers.
• Proficiency in using technology and social media for ministry purposes.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Willingness to adapt to the unique needs and dynamics of a growing church community.
• Self-starter who is passionate about leading students to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
• Ability to work well with all pastoral staff, adult volunteers, student leaders, and the Board of Directors
• If married, a spouse who fully supports their call to ministry.

Additional Expectations:

• Understand, embrace, and champion the mission of leading people to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
• Willingness to help as needed in other areas of the church to further our mission and vision.
• Must be humble, teachable, responsive, and respectful of authority.

*Above statements are intended to describe the general nature and typical responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation: Full-time, competitive pay with benefits based on qualifications and experience.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates are invited to submit:
  • Resume with cover letter and two references
  • Teaching Video (preferably to students)
  • Links to all social media profiles
  • A personal introductory video
    • This is a short, non-professional, self-shot cell phone video that helps us get to know you personally. Let us know who you are, your family, your goals, your hobbies, and what you’re passionate about.

Please send all items to our Lead Pastor Nathan Sanders: Nathan@wearelifepoint.com, and please include "Student Pastor Application" in the subject line.