Pastor of Student Ministries & Upward Sports Director Full Time

PASTOR OF STUDENTS &

UPWARD DIRECTOR

FULL-TIME MINISTRY POSITION | CHELSEA, ALABAMA

OUR MISSION

Reaching every generation with the good news.

OUR VISION

Loving God. Loving People. Serving at Home and Abroad.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pastor of Students & Upward Director will provide Christ-centered pastoral leadership, discipleship, and development for students in grades 6–12 and their families, while leading CCW’s Upward Soccer ministry as a strategic community outreach. This pastor will developsorganize, and lead a comprehensive student ministry that supports the mission and vision of The Church at Chelsea-Westover and helps students and families take meaningful steps in following Jesus.

THE HEART OF THE ROLE

This is first and foremost a pastoral calling.  We are seeking a man who genuinely loves students, relates naturally and appropriately to them, and leads with spiritual maturity, humility, initiative, and conviction. He will be a shepherd who knows students and families by name, invests in their lives beyond the church walls, builds relationships throughout the community, and helps students develop lasting faith and Christlike character.

The Pastor of Students & Upward Director is expected to meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7

and to serve in harmony with the doctrine, mission, vision, and leadership of The Church at Chelsea-Westover.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT MINISTRY — PASTORAL LEADERSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP

• Provide sound, engaging, age-appropriate biblical teaching for students in grades 6–12, consistent with the church’s doctrinal convictions, mission, and vision.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive student ministry that prioritizes biblical discipleship, spiritual growth, evangelism, fellowship, and service.

• Build intentional relationships with students and families through regular presence, personal connection, follow-up, encouragement, and pastoral care.

• Pursue students beyond scheduled church gatherings by being involved in their lives, schools, activities, and community in meaningful ways.

• Recruit, equip, encourage, and lead a Student Ministry Team of volunteers who help carry out the ministry’s vision and care for students.

• Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their homes, communicating consistently and helping families disciple their students.

• Plan and oversee student gatherings, events, retreats, mission opportunities, and outreach efforts that support spiritual formation and meaningful relationships.

• Set clear ministry priorities and goals, evaluate effectiveness, and take initiative to strengthen the health, reach, and spiritual impact of the student ministry.

UPWARD SOCCER — COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PROGRAM DIRECTION

• Lead the planning, organization, promotion, and execution of CCW’s Upward Soccer seasons in alignment with Upward’s mission and the church’s outreach vision.

• Develop and distribute promotional materials in coordination with Upward, including outreach and communication with area elementary schools and families.

• Recruit, train, equip, schedule, and support volunteers, including coaches, referees, field and facility support,  and other key roles.

• Organize teams, practice and game schedules, uniforms, equipment, fields, and the details necessary for a well-run season.

• Oversee regular communication with coaches, parents, volunteers, and support personnel before and throughout each season.

• Cultivate a program that is faith-focused, family-friendly, welcoming, safe, and committed to age-appropriate skill development and sportsmanship.

• Use Upward Soccer to build relationships, share the gospel, connect with families, and help them take next steps toward involvement in the life of the church.

STAFF PARTICIPATION

• Participate fully in the life and ministry of the church as a member, pastor, and shepherd.

• Attend staff meetings and participate in appropriate leadership meetings, planning, and churchwide ministry initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with pastoral staff, ministry leaders, parents, and volunteers to advance the overall mission and vision of CCW.

• Support and participate in churchwide worship services, events, and ministry opportunities, modeling a commitment to the whole body of Christ.

• Represent CCW with integrity, maturity, and a visible commitment to Christ in the church, schools, and wider community.