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PaulAnn Church is seeking a Student Pastor who will bring strong leadership, biblical teaching, and a heart for discipling students to our staff team. This executive-level role provides direction, vision, and hands-on support to ministries spanning Middle School through High School. The Student Pastor will help create engaging worship environments, cultivate genuine relationships, and prioritize teaching and discipleship opportunities that help the next generation grow in their walk with Jesus. We’re looking for someone who leads with humility and a deep love for God and people, is committed to reaching the lost with the good news of Jesus, can unite teams around the church’s mission, shepherd young people with care, and communicate with families with grace and clarity.

If you are a strong leader, have a heart to reach the next generation with the gospel, and are skilled at equipping students to be fully devoted followers of Christ, this may be an incredible opportunity for you. Come help us reach the next generation in San Angelo, TX! 

Our Ideal Leader is:

• At your best when you are leading and working with a team. 
• Able to teach the Word of God with accuracy and relevancy. 
• Knowledgeable in student ministries  
• Experienced in developing and motivating adults and students to become leaders. 
• Excellent at communicating and relating to others, especially young people and their parents. 
• Understands the importance of equipping and working alongside parents. 
• Able to identify, train, and inspire adult volunteers and student leaders. 
• Able to plan and oversee weekly student worship experiences that include many technical components and a live band. 

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience (must have one or more of the following)

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred 
• 5 years related experience and/or training preferred 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience 

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong teaching and preaching ability. 
• Excellent communication and follow-through skills, able to clearly communicate with teams, parents, and leaders to ensure alignment and clarity. 
• Proven ability to build teams, develop leaders, and cultivate a healthy volunteer culture. 
• Good pastoral and relational skills, with the ability to connect with and disciple students and young adults. 
• Demonstrated ability to cast vision, build culture, and implement ministry strategy. 

Personal Characteristics

• A passionate Christ-follower who is spiritually mature, trustworthy, humble, and teachable. 
• Meets the qualifications of a church leader as set forth in God’s Word (1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, 1 Peter 5:1–4). 
• A dynamic and engaging presence—energetic, approachable, and able to connect naturally with the next generation. 
• A collaborative team player who thinks strategically for the whole church, across ministries and generations and contributes positively to a healthy staff culture. 
• Action-oriented, responsible, organized, and thorough. 
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and accountability as a member of the staff team. 
• Full agreement with and commitment to the theology, mission, values, and culture of PaulAnn Church. 

Benefits We Offer: 

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.  
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.  
• $50,000 life insurance policy provided for all staff members at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.  
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members. 
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 10.5% (includes employee contribution and employer match) contributed into their account. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!  
• Casual dress and work environment.

The Spiritual Formation Pastor is a Lead Team (Executive Level) role responsible for providing vision, leadership, and oversight for adult discipleship and spiritual formation at PaulAnn Church. This position champions a clear and effective pathway that helps adults connect in meaningful community, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and engage in the life and mission of the church.
 

Job Duties & Key Responsibilities
Adult Discipleship & Formation
 

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for adult ministries, including connection processes,
  Frontline ministries, Community Life Groups (CLGs), adult discipleship ministries, discipleship
  pathways, and church membership.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for teaching, training, and discipling adults,
  aligned with the church’s mission, values, and discipleship strategy.
• Oversee and enhance ministry to new believers, guiding them in faith formation, biblical
  understanding, and connection to community.
• Develop and maintain a plan to increase participation and e􀆯ectiveness of groups and pathways.
• Identify, develop, and/or select curriculum and resources to support adult discipleship and growth.
• Foster a strong, healthy, and growth-oriented culture among leaders and participants.
   

Community Life Groups (CLGs)
 

• Regularly cast vision for Community Life Groups to the congregation.
• Organize, administrate, and oversee the CLG structure at PaulAnn.
• Recruit, train, and coach CLG Leaders and Coaches.
• Lead the planning, promotion, and execution of regular CLG launches and connection initiatives.
• Work with the Marriage & Family Pastor to ensure CLGs and related environments effectively serve couples, families, and life-stage groups.
   

Equip Classes

• Plan, coordinate, and implement Equip Classes that help adults become grounded in God’s Wordfor life application and spiritual growth.
• Collaborate with the Marriage & Family Pastor to coordinate Equip Classes that strengthen marriages, parenting, and family life.
• Ensure Equip Classes align with the church’s overall discipleship pathway and spiritual formation strategy.
   

Ministry Oversight & Leadership
 

• Provide leadership, coaching, evaluation, and goal setting for key sta􀆯 and volunteer leaders,
  including:
  o Volunteer Leaders for CLGs, Bible studies, and classes.
  o Spiritual Formation Sta􀆯: Guest Experience Coordinator, Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Recovery Coordinator, Spiritual Formation Assistant
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Work with the Executive Pastor to build and maintain healthy volunteer pipelines, leadershipdevelopment systems, and team culture.
• Function as a member of the church’s pastoral sta􀆯, providing support in areas such as baptisms,weddings and funerals, pastoral care (hospital and nursing home visitation), preaching and teaching as needed.
   

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience (must have one or more of the following)
 

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred
• Seminary degree (MDiv or equivalent) a plus
• 5 years of related ministry experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
   

Knowledge and Skills
 

• Strong pastoral and relational skills with the ability to disciple and shepherd adults.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities, especially in equipping leaders and volunteers.
• Solid understanding of discipleship, spiritual formation, and small group ministry.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple ministry areas and initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to analyze and interpret ministry strategy, policies, and procedures.
   

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates
 

• Pastoral credentials
• Current Driver’s License
   

Personal Characteristics
 

• A passionate Christ-follower who is spiritually mature, trustworthy, humble, and teachable.
• Meets the qualifications of church leadership as outlined in Scripture (1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, 1 Peter 5:1–4).
• A collaborative team player who thinks strategically for the whole church, across ministries and generations.
• A disciple-maker and developer of leaders who values spiritual depth, organizational clarity, and building clear pathways that help people take their next step with Jesus.
• An engaging communicator who is relational and listens well.
• Action-oriented, organized, thorough, and dependable.
• Demonstrates integrity and trustworthiness as a member of the sta􀆯 team.
• In agreement with and committed to the theology, mission, values, and culture of PaulAnn.