Oak House-Student Pastor Oak House Church

About the Student Pastor 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 the youth. Additionally, the new pastor will play a key, hands‑on role in designing a dedicated youth space for the church’s upcoming relocation during their Home Base Building Campaign. Responsibilities 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 that 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. Teach and Develop Leaders: prioritize the development of volunteer leaders, while continuing to regularly teach the large group and maintain direct, relational connections with the students. Provide Balanced Application: deliver teaching that integrates large group sessions with small group discussions, balancing deep biblical study with practical, relevant life application. Innovate: act as an “innovator/risk-taker” by trying new approaches to ministry, provided that any changes are clearly communicated to church leadership and parents. Operations, Schedule, and Budget Management: oversee the annual youth department budget of $15,000 and maintain in‑office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weekly Schedule: 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 dedicated youth space as part of the church’s upcoming Home Base building transition. Qualifications Education and Experience: at least 5 years of ministry experience, minimum high school diploma; ordination not required; licensing offered through the church. Theological Alignment: strong theological understanding that aligns with the church’s beliefs in continuationism (active practice of spiritual gifts) and believer’s baptism. Biblical Application: ability to deliver teachings that balance deep biblical study with practical, relevant life application. Teaching and Discipleship: effectively teach in large group settings while integrating relational small group discussions each week. Volunteer Development: prioritize, train, and develop volunteer leaders while maintaining direct relational connection with the students. Strategic Programming: intentionally blend outreach/evangelism with deep spiritual growth, ensuring ministry time is split evenly between fun/fellowship events and teaching of spiritual disciplines. Innovation and Communication: act as an “innovator/risk-taker” and communicate any new approaches clearly to parents and church leadership. Administrative Management: operationally manage the annual youth ministry budget of $15,000. Creative Vision: participate in creating and designing a new, dedicated youth space for the upcoming move to a permanent building. Relational Capacity: genuine love for students and an intentional desire to spend time with them. Community Building: ownership mindset, willingness to build deep community within staff and the broader congregation. Spiritual Maturity: maintain a vibrant, Jesus‑centered walk that is obvious in words and actions. Resilience and Humility: capacity to embrace both the “good and hard” work of ministry with humility. Location Mission Viejo, CA offers a high quality of life with a strong sense of safety and community. Residents enjoy parks, walking trails, and outdoor recreation, abundant sunshine, warm days, mild winters, great schools, and a welcoming, family‑friendly atmosphere. Contact Contact email address: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Acts29