Title: Student Pastor
Full Time
Who We Are: GracePoint is a church body that averages 1800–2000 in weekly attendance in a vibrant and young community. The average age of our city is 24, which means there are a lot of young people and families! The city has a large university of over 10,000 students and our college and young adult ministry sees a weekly average of 400–500 in attendance. GracePoint Student Ministries (GSM) is our youth ministry and averages around 120 students every Wednesday. We have lots of volunteers, lots of students, and lots of opportunity for growth and outreach!
The student ministries pastor will oversee GracePoint's student ministries and is responsible for providing vision, direction and leadership for the ministry. Core to this position is the spiritual formation of students in their faith journey.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
If interested, please send a resume and contact information for three references to [email protected]
Full Time
Who We Are: GracePoint is a church body that averages 1800–2000 in weekly attendance in a vibrant and young community. The average age of our city is 24, which means there are a lot of young people and families! The city has a large university of over 10,000 students and our college and young adult ministry sees a weekly average of 400–500 in attendance. GracePoint Student Ministries (GSM) is our youth ministry and averages around 120 students every Wednesday. We have lots of volunteers, lots of students, and lots of opportunity for growth and outreach!
The student ministries pastor will oversee GracePoint's student ministries and is responsible for providing vision, direction and leadership for the ministry. Core to this position is the spiritual formation of students in their faith journey.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set the vision and outlook for the student ministries of GracePoint Wesleyan Church. Create, develop and lead programs and events.
- Develop strategies alongside the ministry team to empower parents in the discipleship of their children.
- Disciple students in their relationship with Jesus Christ and encourage their involvement in the local church.
- Seek opportunities to reach students in the community.
- Establish and care for a core team of adult and student leaders, mentoring them in spiritual growth and leadership.
- Create opportunities for students to connect and build relationships in both small and large group gatherings including Wednesday night services, discipleship, missions, and outreach.
- Wisely steward the student ministry's budget.
Qualifications:
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Has a passion for youth ministry and working with students and families.
- Strong communicator who is passionate about teaching a Biblical worldview.
- A bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in ministry or related field.
- Experience working in a youth ministry and building teams.
- Ability to work with a staff and in a team setting.
- Authenticity in relating with middle and high school students.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and driven.
If interested, please send a resume and contact information for three references to [email protected]