Student Pastor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee all Wednesday night activities for students at your campus

Foster a creative, fun, safe and engaging environment for students to attend on Wednesday nights at Hope.

Volunteer & parent communication

Worship experience

In Service communication

Organize service programming

Pre & post service environment

Grow the Volunteer Team - Recruit, train, and develop adult volunteers to grow spiritually and learn effective ways to minister to students.

Onboarding new volunteers

Evaluate and coach volunteers

Care for volunteers

Take the lead on weekend middle school groups during each service to disciple middle schoolers to better understand God’s Word.

Evaluate Services & Processes

School Ministry - Increase the campus's presence in area schools by partnering with FCAs, sports teams, teachers, principals, etc.

Work with the Hope Kidz team to make the 5/6th-grade transition time smooth and clear.

Encourage students to attend Connect Track and subsequently serve in other ministries (i.e. kids ministry, production, etc)

Connect with students, their parents, and volunteers during weekend services, at school events, and as needed to care for the families of our community.

Serve in other departments such as children’s ministry, grow, and connections (as needed).

Represent Hope Students in Connect Track.

Serve as lead communicator to students on Wednesday nights at your campus. (Speaking 60-75% of the year on Wednesdays)

Work with other Campus Student Pastors as well as the Central Student team to direct and enlarge summer youth camps, retreats, missions trips, and other events

Work with your campus staff and Campus Pastor in unity, clear communication, and with a servant’s heart

Work under the leadership of the Lead Student Pastor to implement Hope’s mission and culture for student ministry on your campus

Attend and serve at all weekend gatherings (unless otherwise directed) at your campus

Be the primary leader, developer, and manager of student ministry staff at your campus

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

Caring for the individual is more than caring about the size of a crowd.

Have experience leading a student ministry of 100 students or more.

Experience with recruiting, training, and leading students through small group leaders.

Able to work through our current systems through Planning Center Online.

Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior.

Is a team player and is driven to serve others.

Is hard working, teachable, fun-loving, dedicated, and loyal.

Possesses and applies basic knowledge of MAC applications, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.

Ability to react appropriately under pressure, apply good judgment, and use sound decision-making & problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Possesses strong organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet expected deadlines.

Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks with an orientation toward accomplishment.

Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with various individuals throughout the church.

Ability to handle confidential matters discretely and efficiently.

Flexible in work schedule; i.e. camps, trips, and weekend events.

Plan, organize, and execute large events.

Ability to organize event task lists and the ability to delegate tasks to others.

HOPE'S MISSION AND CULTURE

Must be committed to the mission of Hope Fellowship

Love People: We want people to love God with everything they have. Regardless of where you are in your with of faith, at Hope, we strive to create a safe environment for all people to express their love to God. People are welcomed as they are If you're still in the discovery process, we want you to simply come and experience God's love. Weekend messages are formed to speak to those who are at different places in their faith journey. Our heart is that individuals who don't yet know God, to see and feel the love of God and the love of each other as they walk onto our campus.
Connect to Hope: The love of Christ is extended through relationships. We feel passionate that you don't just come and sit We want you to build friendships and connect with others in an environment that allows you to be real and is encouraging. We believe that connecting with others is an environment that allows you to experience all that God has for you.
Grow in Community: Some of us grow best through community and discussion while others grow through study and reflection. Both ways that God has uniquely created people to grow. Whatever way you grow best, just grow. If we stop growing we stop living the kind of life that God intended us to live. Hope has a variety of ways to help you in your growth journey including classes and Bible Studies, Home Groups, and personal growth opportunities.
Serve Others: It's vital that you get plugged in where God has gifted you and to serve within the church, the community, and the world. People matter to God and they matter to us. By serving in one of the many roles at Hope, you'll make a difference in the body of Christ and will build relationships and grow spiritually.

The person who fills this role will be working with every member of the Hope Students Team, as well as other support teams and outside vendors and guests. This person should reflect the culture statements of Hope Fellowship.

Live the Mission - Will have an obvious desire to see students come to Christ which will be evident by their interaction with students, as well as their time invested into the ministry.

WE > ME - Has a team-focused mindset and attitude. Will set aside personal preference for the betterment of the team and the ministry.

Choose Your Lens - Chooses to see busy seasons and added responsibility in the light of ministry growth and personal growth as well as seeing opportunities to make it better rather than complain

Make it Better - Always looking for ways to improve and refine systems as well as contributing to group brainstorming sessions

Healthy You = Healthy Us - Engages in personal development activities and maintains healthy relationships. Seeks opportunities for personal growth.

Towel Over the Arm - Goes the extra mile even when it’s not required. Seeks ways to serve the team as well as other ministries.

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