Orchards Community Church

Student Ministries Pastor

Full-Time

Position Description Title: Student Ministries Pastor (Middle School, High School, College & Young Adults) Hours: Full-time Reports to: Lead Pastor Role Summary The Student Ministries Pastor will provide vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight to a thriving and growing ministry spanning middle school, high school, and college/young adults. This individual will build upon a strong foundation of biblical teaching, intentional discipleship, and committed volunteer leadership, helping students and young adults grow into mature followers of Jesus Christ. This role requires a leader who is both a builder and a steward—someone who can faithfully sustain a healthy ministry while continuing to develop leaders and deepen discipleship. Current Ministry Overview - Church size: ~700 weekly attendance and experiencing steady growth - Four weekly services (three on Sunday and one on Monday evening) - Weekly Wednesday night youth gathering (middle & high school): ~60 students - Sunday morning youth Bible study: ~20–30 students - Weekly Monday night college/young adult ministry: ~30 attendees - Active and engaged leadership team of ~25 adult volunteers - This ministry has experienced significant growth in recent years and is currently healthy, structured, and supported by a strong leadership culture. Primary Responsibilities Spiritual Leadership & Teaching - Provide consistent, biblically faithful, and engaging teaching across student and young adult ministries - Lead and implement a clear, reproducible discipleship strategy - Cultivate a gospel-centered culture focused on spiritual growth and maturity Leadership Development - Recruit, equip, mentor, and shepherd volunteer leaders - Strengthen and lead an existing team of committed adult leaders - Develop student and young adult leaders for ministry and service Ministry Oversight - Lead weekly youth ministry environments (middle and high school) - Oversee Sunday morning youth Bible study - Lead and develop the college/young adult ministry - Plan and execute key ministry events (camps, retreats, outreach opportunities) - Create, find, and run age-appropriate games and activities Pastoral Care & Relational Ministry - Shepherd students, young adults, and families through discipleship, counseling, and care - Build relationships with students in their everyday environments (schools, activities, community) - Partner with parents to support spiritual development in the home Secondary Responsibilities - Collaborate with church staff and attend regular staff meetings - Oversee student ministry communication and calendar planning - Manage and steward the student ministry budget - Lead or coordinate mission trips and special events - Track ministry engagement and participation - Participate in the broader life of the church (services, small groups, pastoral duties as needed) - Continue personal and professional growth through training, conferences, and networking Qualifications & Experience - A clear calling to student and/or young adult ministry - Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a healthy, growing ministry - Strong biblical teaching ability with a commitment to sound doctrine - Demonstrates strong theological depth and the ability to faithfully and clearly teach Scripture - Proven experience recruiting, developing, and leading volunteer teams - Relationally driven with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including conflict resolution and willingness to have hard conversations - Ability to manage multiple ministry environments with organization and clarity Education & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree required (ministry or biblical studies preferred) - Graduate-level theological education (Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Ministry, or equivalent formal theological training) is preferred. Relevant ministry experience required; candidates should demonstrate proven readiness to lead a dynamic, multi-level student and young adult ministry - Equivalent experience and demonstrated competency in biblical teaching and ministry leadership will also be considered Character & Calling - A committed follower of Jesus Christ, demonstrating consistent spiritual maturity - Meets the biblical qualifications for leadership outlined in First Timothy?3:1–13 - Humble, teachable, accountable, and team-oriented - Aligned with the mission, vision, and doctrinal convictions of Orchards Community Church