Student Ministry Pastor/Director

Key Responsibilities:

Create and implement a vision for impactful, Gospel-centric student ministry

• Create a vision for student ministry at Westside, together with our Family Ministry Pastor
• Bring vision to life through programs, events, and relationships with students and parents

Lead Westside student ministry programs & events

• Lead existing student ministry programs for Middle School and High School students
• Lead and teach Sunday School with support of staff and volunteers
• Plan & execute additional events through the school year and summer
• Administratively support student ministry (e.g., teaching schedules, parent & student communications, up-to-date ministry calendars, Westside Instagram posts, etc.)

Relationally disciple Westside students

• Foster a compelling, gospel-centered culture for students, staff, and volunteers
• Gather people through formal, programmatic events and informal get-togethers including a mixture of large group, small group, and one-on-one settings
• Build deep and lasting relationships with students

Recruit, manage, and support paid staff and volunteers

• Recruit, supervise, and manage 1-2 Westside student ministry coordinators
• Recruit & support volunteers for both Middle School and High School student ministry

Faithfully and collaboratively serve as a member of the Westside staff & church body

• Collaborate with Family Ministries Pastor to continuously improve student ministry
• Participate in regular prayer, mentorship, accountability, and fellowship with staff
• Participate as an active and attending member of Westside

Qualifications (Faith, Character, and Experience):

Faith:

• A commitment to the Church and the Reformed theology as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith, including:
  • Deep conviction of the primacy and authority of God’s Word in faith and life
  • An abiding, intimate walk with Jesus that is anchored in the grace of God

Character:

• Fragrant embodiment of the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
• A Christ-like-ness that loves and includes all parts of the body (James 2:1)
• A commitment to excellence, demonstrated by love of people, self-motivated preparation, organization, punctuality, creativity, and time management (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in student ministry (paid or volunteer) preferred but not required
• * Ordination (or working toward ordination) required to be a Student Ministry Pastor

Westside Values:

Prize the Heart: Jesus changes us from the inside out, so we seek heart change that leads to life change.

Embody Grace: The way we live together in community is a critical part of how we communicate and experience the Gospel.

Aim for Restoration: We work to break down every barrier that divides people, especially along the lines of race, class and culture.

Cultivate Place: As much as possible, we strive to live, work, play and serve our neighbors on the Westside of Atlanta.

Embrace Limitations: God gives us limits for our good, so we don’t try to do more than he has equipped us for, as individuals and as a church.

Application Overview:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and 2-3 minute video covering the following:

• A quick introduction of yourself
• Why you are interested in student ministry
• Why you are interested in Westside and / or this specific role

Please submit applications by June 30, 2024 to hr@atlantawestside.org