Student Pastor - Oakhouse Church

Student Pastor – Student Ministry Position Overview: The student pastor requires an intentional blend of outreach and discipleship, equally valuing large group teaching and relational small groups to foster deep spiritual growth. The ideal candidate is an innovative risk‑taker who prioritizes developing volunteer leaders while maintaining a direct, relational connection with students. The pastor will also play a key, hands‑on role in designing a dedicated youth space for the church’s upcoming relocation during the “Home Base Building Campaign”. Responsibilities Ministry Focus & Programming Balance Outreach and Discipleship: Create an intentional blend of programming aimed at both evangelism and deep spiritual growth. Strategic Events and Small Groups: Use events strategically as connection points to invite friends, while ensuring core spiritual growth happens within relational small groups. Blend Fun and Spiritual Disciplines: Maintain an equal split between fun/fellowship time and dedicated time for teaching and practicing spiritual habits. Teaching & Leadership Teach and Develop Leaders: Prioritize development of volunteer leaders, while regularly teaching the large group and maintaining direct, relational connections with students. Provide Balanced Application: Deliver teaching that integrates large group sessions with small group discussions, balancing deep biblical study with practical life application. Innovate: Act as an “innovator/risk‑taker” by trying new approaches to ministry, communicating changes to church leadership and parents. Operations Schedule Budget Management: Oversee the annual youth department budget of $15,000. Weekly Schedule: Maintain in‑office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and lead regular youth gatherings – high schoolers on Sunday nights and middle schoolers on Thursdays (with middle school ministry also on Sunday mornings). Special Projects Design New Youth Space: Play an active, hands‑on role in creating and designing the new youth space as part of the church’s upcoming “Home Base” building transition. Qualifications 5 or more years of ministry experience. Minimum: a high school diploma. Ordination is not required; licensing is offered through the church. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge Theological Alignment: Strong theological understanding that aligns with the church’s beliefs in continuationism and believer’s baptism. Biblical Application: Ability to deliver teachings that balance deep biblical study with practical, relevant life application. Skills Teaching and Discipleship: Effectively teach in large group settings while integrating relational small group discussions. Volunteer Development: Prioritize, train, and develop volunteer leaders while maintaining direct connections with students. Strategic Programming: Blend outreach/evangelism with deep spiritual growth, balancing fun/fellowship and teaching of disciplines. Innovation and Communication: Act as an “innovator/risk‑taker” and clearly communicate changes to parents and leadership. Administrative Management: Oversee and manage the annual youth ministry budget. Abilities Creative Vision: Create and design a new dedicated youth space. Relational Capacity: Genuine love for students and desire to spend time with them. Community Building: Ownership and willingness to build deep community within staff and congregation. Spiritual Maturity: Maintain a vibrant, visible walk with Jesus. Resilience and Humility: Embrace both the good and hard work of ministry with humility. Personal Characteristics Spiritual Maturity: Jesus at the absolute center of life and actions. Relational Heart: Humility and love for students. Resilience and Ownership: High ownership and readiness to build community. Leadership Style: Innovative with clear communication of changes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderbloemen Search Group)