Student Minister Full Time

We are looking to hire our next Student Minister.

This person will lead, disciple, and invest in our students week in and week out by building relationships, creating environments where students can encounter Jesus, and equipping volunteers to lead with excellence.

This isn’t just a role to fill a gap. It’s not something to do on the side or “try out.” This is a role for someone who carries a deep burden for the next generation and is ready to lead from the front. 

Here’s who we’re looking for:

• A committed follower of Jesus with a growing, authentic faith
  Someone who has experience leading and discipling students (not just attending ministry, but helping build it)
• A relational leader who can connect with students, parents, and volunteers
• Someone who can create engaging, Christ-centered environments where students want to belong and grow
• A leader who is organized, dependable, and follows through
• Someone who aligns with our mission to make disciples, and our church values to help people connect, grow, and serve.
• Someone who is Rooted, Resourceful, Resilient, and Responsive

This is a full-time position based out of Jourdanton, TX (south of San Antonio), with compensation ranging from $50-70k based on experience.

If reading this made something in you come alive, or if you feel God may be preparing you for something like this, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary
The Student Minister is responsible for designing, coordinating, and overseeing a comprehensive student ministry program (7th-12th Grades) focused on building young disciples for Christ. Areas of focus include group building, worship, discipleship, mission, outreach, and building a strong team of volunteers. The Student Minister must also serve as an engaging spiritual leader and role model with a strong biblical background.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student advocate. On a regular basis, educating and enlightening the congregation about the goals, concerns, and needs of the students in the local church and community.
• Communicate with church leadership, staff, parents, and congregation in a timely manner utilizing available resources (email, website, social media, bulletin, etc.) about the student ministry.
• Plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced and engaging student ministry.
• Identify the needs and interests of teens within the church and community.
• Evaluate existing programs to determine effectiveness.
• Provide ministry and mission opportunities for students throughout the year.
• Teach biblically sound sermons and studies that lead and inspire students to deepen their walk with God.
• Research resources and make recommendations for developing the student ministry programming.
• Pursue and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities within student ministry practices.
• Mentor students and provide counseling and spiritual direction that aligns with church ministry strategy and plans.
• Continue a successful progression between children’s ministry, student ministry, and young adult ministry.
• Provide oversight and direct supervision to volunteer student leaders, student ministry leaders, and other staff and volunteers.
• Recruit and train volunteers to work in and ensure adequate volunteer support in all aspects of student ministry.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation.
• Compile and manage the student ministry budget for reporting purposes.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for approved and scheduled visits with students in a variety of ways (i.e. attendance at extracurricular activities, times of crisis, etc.).
• Collaborate with church staff members in a cohesive and open team environment.
• Attend and participate in weekly/monthly staff and leadership meetings.
• Perform other ministry tasks as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Oversee the Children’s Ministry in the absence of the Children’s Minister.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in the performance of the job.