Student Ministry Pastor

The primary purpose of the Student Ministry Pastor is to help cultivate a relational disciple-multiplying culture around Salem’s mission and vision by providing a meaningful, gospel-centered, biblically driven environment where youth (7th-12th grade) and leaders are equipped to passionately follow Jesus and live out the gospel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, train and support volunteers to be the primary disciple makers in the ministry
• Work with the volunteer and student leaders to plan weekly gatherings, with a primary space for small groups
• Maintain an environment where students feel known, loved, and safe
• Plan relevant, engaging activities, projects, and trips that foster fun and spiritual transformation
• Come alongside parents and families in times of crisis, need, and training
• Work closely with the Senior Pastor to implement the Mission and Vision of Salem
• Work with supervisor and Business Ops to build and maintain a ministry budget(s)
• Ensure compliance with Salem’s relevant policies and procedures
• Meet regularly with supervisor and any direct report(s) - helping set personal and ministry goals
• Attend all required weekly meetings and retreats
• Work with the Student Ministry Administrator to maintain an effective communication plan (on website and email). Tools include: Subsplash, Planning Center, ProPresenter, soundboards, Office 365, Sign Up Genius, etc.

A full job description to include purpose, position opportunity and description, responsibilities, competencies, location and church snapshot, requirements and inquiry process is available after the initial inquiry.