Student Pastor

The Student Pastor exists to reach students and build lives by creating a disciple-making ministry that partners with students, parents, and volunteer leaders. Rather than building a ministry that depends on one person, the Student Pastor builds a ministry that multiplies leaders. Success is measured not simply by attendance, but by students following Jesus, parents leading spiritually at home, and volunteer leaders who are equipped to disciple the next generation. Primary Responsibilities The Student Pastor exists to reach students and build lives by creating a disciple-making ministry that partners with students, parents, and volunteer leaders. Rather than building a ministry that depends on one person, the Student Pastor builds a ministry that multiplies leaders. Success is measured not simply by attendance, but by students following Jesus, parents leading spiritually at home, and volunteer leaders who are equipped to disciple the next generation. Lead Student Ministry - The student pastor will provide vision, strategy, and leadership for Crossroads Student Ministry. They will create healthy ministry systems and develop annual goals that help students follow Jesus. Develop Volunteer Leaders - You will build a leadership culture where volunteers are known, equipped, encouraged, and empowered. Disciple Students - You will create environments where students know Jesus, grow in their faith, and live on mission. You will do this through weekly gatherings, small groups, volunteer leaders, and encouraging students toward baptism, serving, generosity, evangelism, and spiritual disciplines. Partner with Parents - You will equip parents to become the primary spiritual influence in their homes. Parents should know what’s happening, have regularly opportunities to grow with their student, and be pastorally supported in season of difficult or transition. Create Excellent Ministry Environments - You will plan and execute engaging, safe, and spiritually meaningful experiences including weekly student services, small groups, Disciple Now Weekend, Summer Camp, Mission Trip(s), Retreats, Outreach Events, Parent Gatherings, and Student Leadership Opportunities. Work as Part of the Crossroads Team - We want you to speak into our staff and culture! You will contribute to the overall mission of Crossroads Church and it’s future. Schedule Approximately 40 hours per week Sunday-Thursday Flexibility for camps, retreats, mission trips, and special events Maintain healthy personal rhythms with family, Sabbath, and spiritual growth Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Bible, Ministry, Theology, Education, or a related field preferred (or equivalent ministry experience). 3-5 years of student ministry leadership experience preferred in a church or parachurch setting. Proven ability to recruit, develop, coach, and multiply volunteer leaders. Experience developing students into disciples who are growing in their faith and sharing it with others. Experience partnering effectively with parents to help disciple students. Strong communicator capable of teaching Scripture in engaging and age-appropriate ways. Demonstrates organizational skills with the ability to build systems that create healthy ministry rather than simply running events. Self-starter who takes initiative, follows through, and manages priorities without constant supervision. Ability to lead teams, delegate responsibility, and empower others. Relationally gifted with students, parents, volunteers, and staff. Flexible, teachable, and receptive to coaching and feedback. Ability to plan events, manage budgets, and oversee ministry logistics. Membership of Crossroads Church or the willingness to attend membership classes (101, 201, and 301) within 90 Days. Personal relationship with Jesus; modeling a commitment to developing the character of Christ. Understand and support the values and beliefs of Crossroads Church. #J-18808-Ljbffr