Pastor of Student Ministry

Youth Pastor / Media - Highest Praise Church

Location: Shallotte, NC (Between Wilmington, NC & Myrtle Beach, SC)

Church: Highest Praise Church

Denomination: Spirit-Filled, Non-Denominational

Attendance: 1000+

Position Overview
Highest Praise Church is seeking a passionate, Spirit-filled leader who is called to disciple the next generation while helping lead the creative communication of our church.

This is more than a Youth Pastor position.

We are looking for someone who loves students enough to know their names, invest in their families, raise young leaders, and create an environment where teenagers encounter Jesus and grow into lifelong disciples.

At the same time, this leader will need common knowledge involving Media, helping communicate the visually with excellence through live production, video, photography, social media, and creativity..

This position reports directly to the Student Director & Senior Pastor.

Primary Responsibilities

Pastor students in grades 9-12

Teach Biblical truth with passion and clarity

Build meaningful relationships with students and parents

Lead students toward salvation, discipleship, and Spirit-filled living

Pray consistently for students and families

Develop future student leaders

Raise and mentor adult volunteers

Hold a strong standard of spiritual and physical growth

Youth Ministry Leadership
Lead every aspect of the youth ministry including:

Wednesday Night Youth Services

Monthly events

Small groups and discipleship opportunities

Student leadership development

Camps, conferences, retreats, and mission opportunities

Follow-up with guests and absent students

Parent communication

Annual ministry planning

Budget oversight

Volunteer scheduling

Media / Creative
Oversee teams and able to learn or have common knowledge of:

Cameras

Live Streaming

Audio/Visual Coordination

IMAG

Photography

Video Production

Graphic Design (Canvas / Photoshop)

Social Media

Online Church

Using AI

Responsibilities include:

Recruiting and training volunteers

Scheduling media teams

Maintaining equipment

Producing high-quality church media

Working with pastoral staff on sermon series, events, and church communication

Ensuring excellence across every service

Qualifications
We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

A clear call to Youth Ministry

A growing relationship with Jesus Christ

A Spirit-filled lifestyle

Strong Biblical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and organizational ability

Ability to recruit and develop volunteers

Healthy family relationships

A passion for reaching and leading students

Bible College or ministry training is preferred but not required. Character, calling, and proven leadership matter most.

Our Heart
At Highest Praise Church, we believe students are not just the future of the church—they are part of the Church today.

We are looking for someone who will love them, challenge them, disciple them, and equip them to change their generation and hold the standard of Jesus Christ.

If God has called you to invest your life in the next generation and use your gifts to advance the Kingdom through both ministry and media, we'd love to hear from you.

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