Student Ministry Pastor/Leader

Job Description Job Description Student Ministry
The goal of the Student Ministry position is to help students (6th grade up) build a relationship with Jesus, equipping them to share their faith with others.

• We are looking for someone to disciple students into a personal relationship with God in both large group and smaller environments.
• Grow the Student Ministry by creating attractive and compelling environments to which our youth can invite their non-Christian friends.
• Build a team of passionate adult student ministry coaches to help mentor and disciple students.
• Teach students the Gospel and what that requires from them.
• Provide them with opportunities for nurturing and growth.
• Show the love of Jesus through modeling.
• Challenge the students to respond to God's call to serve in their communities and world.
• Support and assist the parents in the process of discipling the students.
• Build a ministry that engages with local middle and high schools.

NOTE: The following questions MUST be answered in order to be reviewed further for this job opening.

STUDENT MINISTRY PASTOR/DIRECTOR POSITION 1. Since we are accepting applications through different sites, you may have listed various denominations as acceptable for a position. What are your faith beliefs? 2. What is your philosophy of ministry? 3. How important is the gospel message to what you do in Student Ministry?
a. Is Jesus the only way to Heaven? b. What is your view on the Scriptures? c. Briefly explain your salvation experience.
4. How does your spouse (if married) integrate into your ministry life? 5. What do you perceive the biggest challenges of youth ministry and the church are right now? 6. Briefly explain your perspective on what current culture is calling "the social justice movement" and how you feel this impacts the youth of our country. 7. What is your past experience and what are you presently doing in Student Ministry? 8. Would you describe yourself as more program-driven in Student Ministry or relational? 9. ExplainExpress your calling to Student Ministry.