Concord Church
Student Pastor
Concord Church is prayerfully and eagerly looking for the God-chosen person to lead our student ministry. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader and communicator who is ready to invest in and build upon a solid, thriving youth ministry.
Major Responsibilities:
- Invest in meaningful relationships with students (both middle school and high school), volunteer leaders, and parents of teens.
- Provide leadership and vision for the volunteer team in student ministry
- Be the lead communicator and architect of the student mid-week services. This would include the following:
- Developing engaging and theologically rich lessons and teaching series
- Creating attractive environments for students and their friends
- Utilizing our broadcast platform to connect with students who choose to attend online
- Provide uplifting and inspiring worship moments through music, reflection, prayer time, etc.
- Developing a consistent follow-up strategy for guests.
- Seeking ways to invite new students to respond to the Gospel message
- Oversee and regulate small groups ministry:
- Provide or purchase excellent curriculum
- Develop and train new and existing teachers
- Encourage good follow-up and connection with students, leaders and parents
- Guide students to mission and service opportunities within the larger body of Concord.
Requisite Qualifications/Skills:
- Have a personal commitment to and relationship with Jesus Christ and live a lifestyle in accordance with Christian principles.
- Maintain the highest Christian standards in personal and professional life in accordance with the Concord Policy Handbook.
- Sign and support, both publicly and personally, Concord’s Doctrinal Covenant.
- Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills:
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to freely give and receive input
- Ability to deal with a diverse range of people
- Capacity to encourage and motivate others
- Experience in coordinating and managing volunteers
- Ability to manage stressful situations with grace and good communication
- Exhibit good organizational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks
- Possess a high degree of comfort with technology and web-based ministry
- Demonstrate the ability to embrace the organizational purpose – To CONNECT all people to Jesus Christ, so they can GROW in their faith and SERVE others.
- Demonstrate flexibility in tasks as they relate to the overall purpose of Concord Church.
Requisite Skills:
- Experience in leading a youth group ministry
- Completed (or almost completed) A Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies (or a similar degree)
- Proficiency with technical equipment including sound and computer-generated equipment and use of worship and presentation software.
- Ability to identify, recruit, and develop potential leaders for Student Ministry
- Solid speaking, writing and preaching skills
- Possess an educated, but growing theological hunger for God’s word
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
- Have experience working with Planning Center
- Have musical background of some sort
- Have experience with ProPresenter
Specific Duties:
- Oversee the entire Midweek Student program
- Oversee the Sunday morning small group ministry
- Plan and execute key yearly calendar events (including retreats, mission trips, etc)
- Exists as a team player with the Senior Staff in weekly meetings
- Maintain regular and informed communication with staff, students, volunteer leaders and parents
Administrative Duties
- Attend weekly senior staff meetings.
- Manage the entire student ministry annual budget
- In conjunction with the Senior Pastor, provide annual budget forecast.
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
Experience:
- 3-5 years of Ministry Experience
Work Location:
