Sudent Ministries Director/Pastor

Essential Job Functions

• Promote a missional Kingdom mindset where students are eager to reach out, receive non-believers, and engage them with the Gospel.
• Develop pathways that incorporate students into the missional efforts of the church.
• Produce an annual written report outlining the team’s ministry plan progress.
• Recruit, equip, train, and lead Wildwood members to serve as Student Ministry volunteers.
• Provide vision for student ministries aligned with Wildwood’s mission and vision. Clearly and regularly communicate vision and ministry priorities to Student Ministry staff and leadership.
• As an active part of the teaching team, serve as the lead teacher to the Student Ministry, and preach as needed in Sunday morning corporate worship services.
• Provide biblical guidance and spiritual direction to students on an individual basis.
• Develop vital relationships with area student and college ministries.
• Keep abreast of cultural shifts and equip parents to navigate the changes. Prepare parents to effectively disciple their middle and high school-age children.
• Inspire parental confidence by providing safe and well-organized student trips, retreats, and related ministry experiences.
• Coordinate with the Children’s Ministry Director to develop and evaluate a comprehensive outreach and discipleship plan.
• Actively pursue a healthy work-life balance and encourage subordinates to do the same.
• Develop and actively manage the Student Ministries budget in coordination with the Finance Team.
• Clearly communicate Student Ministry-related information with students, parents, staff, congregation, and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Executive Director.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Seminary degree from an acceptable reformed institution; ordained or ordainable (Assistant Pastor of Student Ministries).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for Student Ministries Director.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working within a student ministry context is preferred.