Pastor of Student Ministries

Purpose:

The Pastor of Students leads the Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) ministries of The Village Church of Barrington (VCB). The purpose of this role is to disciple students toward mature faith in Jesus Christ by making the gospel central to their lives, equipping leaders, partnering with parents and integrating students into the life and mission of the church.

Responsibilities:

Vision & Leadership
• Develop and implement a clear, gospel-centered discipleship strategy for students
• Help students grow in biblical understanding, personal faith and missional living
• Recruit, train, support and supervise volunteer leaders and teachers for both middle and high school ministries
• Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement and spiritual care for ministry leaders
• Develop leadership structures that promote consistency, accountability and growth across student ministry

Programming & Teaching
• Plan and oversee a comprehensive annual student ministry plan that includes discipleship, outreach, community-building and service
• Serve as the primary teacher for weekly student ministry gatherings
• Ensure teaching and programming are age-appropriate, biblically faithful and gospel-centered

Shepherding & Pastoral Care
• Provide pastoral care, guidance and encouragement to students and families
• Communicate concerns involving serious student or family issues with pastoral staff
• Review serious discipline matters with the associate senior pastor

Planning & Administration
• Create and maintain a unified annual calendar for student ministry
• Communicate clearly, consistently and proactively with parents, students and leaders
• Plan, coordinate and lead retreats, camps, conferences (e.g., Challenge Conference) and mission opportunities
• Coordinate student ministry activities with broader church programs and staff
• Develop and manage student ministry budgets in coordination with the associate senior pastor

Church-Wide & Pastoral Contributions
• Participate in broader pastoral ministry as assigned (e.g., preaching, teaching, counseling, baptisms)
• Take on additional responsibilities consistent with gifting, experience and church needs