High School Pastor

Parkway Fellowship High School Pastor - WPK Location 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Role Summary: Lead in student ministry at Parkway Fellowship Westpark Location with a focus on but not limited to High School Students, but the entire student ministry at Parkway Fellowship as a whole. The High School Pastor role includes ensuring a cohesive approach to discipleship and spiritual growth of High School students. Parkway Fellowship is a growing church with currently two locations.  It has been featured 5 times as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Churches by Outlook Magazine. 

Qualifications for the HS Pastor Position must include but not be limited to: 

• Mature Christ - follower 
• Working knowledge of God’s word 
• Biblical Financial Giver 
• Expresses Humility 
• Proficiency with web-based software 
• Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Parkway Fellowship 
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication 
• 2+ years of experience in student/youth ministry (full or part time) 

Core Competencies: 

• Communication of the Gospel: Ability to communicate the Gospel through various means to reach students (AT ANY COST).
• Leadership Experience: Leadership background and experience serving with youth.
• Vision Implementation: Ability to articulate & implement the vision of Parkway Fellowship. 
• Exceptional Communication: Top Tier interpersonal skills working with many individuals (including volunteers, parents, and outside vendors for student ministry events). 
• Theological Grounding and Creativity: Exceptional ability to articulate correct theology and creativity in ministering to students. 
• Self starter: Ability to work in a non micromanaging environment, with a pursuit of excellence. 

Responsibilities of the High School Pastor role, but not limited to:

SUNDAY SERVICES: 

• Work with the entire student team in designing Sunday Worship Experience that delivers a breathtaking experience to all students (that inspire, disciple, and captivate).
• Ability to teach Sunday Messages as directed by the Lead Pastor of Students (Lead Student Pastor is the Main Communicator) 

• When not teaching, will assist in either hosting, tech/media, etc. 

• Work with entire student team to complement and maintain an effective association process for all guests 

OUTREACH: 

• Empower core students to reach other students and strengthen the student ministry as a whole. 
• Reach and build relationships with students in the community (through school and community events) on a regular basis to connect to the ministry. 
• Be a consistent, visible presence at local high schools. 

SMALL GROUPS & DISCIPLESHIP: 

• Maintain a high level of participation of High School students in small groups, weekly. 
• Provide support and continued training alongside the Lead Pastor of Students to High School Students Small Group Ldr.’s. 
• Effectively track and report high school small group attendance/participation. 

VOLUNTEERS: 

• Recruiter, train, and empower volunteers at the HS Ministry Level 
• Cast the vision of Parkway Fellowship to all HS Volunteers on a consistent basis
• Schedule Volunteers for Sunday Experiences and other Student Events 

CAMPS, TRIPS, AND RETREATS: 

• Effectively lead and gather leaders for special events such as but not limited to Camps, Retreats, and Monthly Experiences 
• Prepare an effective system that captures all data for HS Students including, but not limited to: record sheets from small groups and events. 
• Attend all required Parkway Fellowship Staff Meetings and Events. Including weekly Student Ministry Events and Student Ministry Yearly Team Retreat. 
• Perform any other duties as requested and/or assigned by the Lead Student Pastor. 

If interested please respond to the Lead Pastor of Students - Quinton Cummings, at quinton.cummings@parkwayfellowship.com with the following: 

1. Resume highlighting previous employment experience, and accomplishments with a Picture of Interested Candidate. (If applicable: Spouse and Kids) 
2. 2 Video Links of Teaching 
3. Any Personality Profiles (DISC, Working Genius, Enneagram, Meyers Briggs, etc.) 
4. 3 References 

 Send resume and any teaching videos or links to:  pam.magee@parkwayfellowship.com