Student Pastor

At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus. As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process. Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:

Abide in Christ

Equip Volunteers to Serve

Create a Relational Culture

Share Christ with Others

Connect the Unconnected

Strive to make it Better

To hear from our Lead Pastor click here: https://vimeo.com/923006216/fbe16a49fe?share=copy 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF A LEAD ROLE

Will embody and lead others on their team to live out the vision, mission, values, and processes here at VRL which can be summed up to be and make disciples of Jesus. This can be done by:

Personally living out and keeping their team accountable to living out our ABCD process.

Being able to report how your team is at making disciples through this process. A regular report will be helpful to maintain balance and growth. 

Will be a prepared and positive contributor.

Be able to communicate ideas positively and effectively in team meetings, one on ones, with staff and in our congregation. In addition, will take those ideas and communicate them effectively for buy-in purposes. 

Have a team first mentality. This means buying into decisions both verbally and in action and helping others to do the same. That means not just representing or pulling for your area of oversight but always processing through and staying engaged in what might be best for the church.

Will be coachable and able to coach others.

To be coachable means being open to feedback from all areas.

To be coachable means finding ways to continue to grow as a leader in your area. That could be a network of people from other churches, books, or conferences.

To coach means giving regular feedback to those in your oversight. Always looking for ways to point out success and growth while at the same time helping others see and know how to grow. 

Example would be regular meetings with your direct reports and checking in from time to time with those who report to your direct reports either as a volunteer or staff.

Example would be helping your direct reports put together a personal and ministry growth plan with goals and objectives that can be celebrated along the way.

Ability to not only carry the current weight of responsibility that has been given, but also to grow these areas in quality, depth, and breadth.

Quality and depth would be the training, equipping, and growing spiritually the ministry areas and people under you.

Breadth would be growing the ministries numerically while the high value of volunteer involvement and leadership takes place. We will resource and staff where there is a need, so the oversight of these areas runs efficiently.

MY “ONE THING”

Create strategies to help students and families take their next step through building and supporting an effective, efficient and passionate Student Ministry.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To oversee the Middle School or High School (based on gifts/passion) at Valley Real Life.

To develop key goals & strategies to help every Middle School or High School Student to be actively discovering & growing in their faith.

Oversee the growth (numerically and spiritually) of the ministry for students and volunteers.

To help parents be involved in the spiritual formation of their student’s life.

To make decisions on the most effective programs to impact our students.

Building relationships, encourage and empower the Student Ministry volunteers.

Lead and organize events (camps, retreats, etc.).

Work in conjunction with other NextGen Pastors to help create successful transitions for students entering and exiting the ministry.

Work with staff to cast and communicate a vision for Student Ministries that is consistent with VRL.

Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attend VRL church services on a regular basis.

Be in alignment with and able to teach VRL’s Statement of Beliefs. 

Have attended a DNA class, signed a membership form and be in missional alignment with VRL. 

Be in a life group that meets on a regular basis. 

Committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL. 

Abiding in Christ and continuing to grow toward Christlikeness and spiritual maturity. 

Strong interpersonal skills, clear communicator and humble-like character. 

Self-motivated and looks for additional areas to contribute.  

Ability to work with minimal supervision & maintain workflow without being asked or tasked. 

Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail. 

Ability to make adjustments in work style for the benefit of the team. 

This position requires grace under pressure as things are constantly changing, which can create an exciting, yet frenzied atmosphere.  

Participate in staff meetings, providing up-to-date information about ministry.

Keep the NextGen Team Lead thoroughly informed of staff accomplishments, concerns and future plans.

Maintain excellent relationships and open communication with all staff.

STRENGTHS

Gifted in teaching & stage presence | Strong relationally | Effective recruiter & team player | Solid organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Years of Experience: 3-5 years’ full time experience

Education Required: HS Diploma + full time experience

Major/Minor: Post HS Education relating to field of expertise preferred

Certifications/Licenses: Preferred biblical/technical certificate related to field of expertise

Management/Supervisor Experiences: Experience leading volunteers

Budget Oversight: Yes

Size of Church/Organization Experience: 500+

Valley Real Life strives to provide our employees with a quality benefits program. Our program includes many employer-paid benefits and some options for employee-paid benefits.  VRL offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement, and other benefits (depending on type of position and full-time or part-time status).