Student Pastor/Director

  • Church Name: Journey Bible Church
  • Church Website: http://www.journeybible.org/jobs
  • Church City: Olathe
  • Church State: Kansas
  • Church Denomination: Non-Denominational
  • Journey Bible Church in Olathe, Kansas, is seeking a relational, dynamic, and Christ-centered Student Pastor/Director with a passion for investing in the next generation. We are looking for a leader who can create engaging environments where students (grades 6–12) encounter Jesus, form meaningful relationships, and grow as devoted disciples. This person will champion and equip adult leaders, partner closely with families, and cultivate a ministry culture that empowers students to own their faith and live on mission every day.

    Olathe is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Kansas City metro, known for its solid schools, strong family culture, and thriving local economy. With a population of nearly 150,000 people, Olathe continues to expand rapidly—attracting families and young professionals for its beautiful parks and trails, vibrant neighborhoods, and proximity to Kansas City. It is also home to the Garmin World Headquarters, one of the region’s largest employers, adding to the city’s growth, diversity, and energy. Journey Bible Church reflects this dynamic community: welcoming, discipleship-focused, family-oriented, and passionate about being on mission in our neighborhoods and around the world.

    If you are a dynamic communicator, a team-builder, and a disciple-maker with a heart for students finding and following Jesus, we invite you to consider joining our team.

  • Job Requirements:

    Character Expectations

    • A growing, vibrant walk with Jesus marked by humility and integrity.
    • Committed to biblical authority and Journey’s conservative theological convictions.
    • Passionate about discipling students toward lifelong faith.
    • Relational and approachable, with a servant’s heart.
    • Teachable and resilient under leadership and feedback.
    • Models biblical leadership at home and in daily life.
    • Embody’s Journey’s established staff values – Dependent on God, Always Growing, Faithful Excellence, Unified Purpose, Intentionally Relational

    Competencies & Skills

    • Effective and engaging Bible teacher for students.
    • Strong organizational and administrative ability.
    • Skilled at recruiting, training, and retaining leaders.
    • Excellent communicator with students, parents, and staff.
    • Adept with planning tools, communication systems, and ministry software.
    • Inspires unity and leads through change with clarity and vision.

    Education & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree required (ministry or related field preferred).
    • Seminary or theological education preferred or in progress.
    • Minimum 3 years of significant student ministry leadership experience.
  • Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time
  • Contact Name: Ian Rothell
  • Contact Email: ianr@journeybible.org