Student Pastor

Job Description
Student Pastor

Job Title: Student Ministry Director/Pastor
Purpose Statement: Connect, equip and empower students to bring the reality of
God to their world.
Reports to: Lead Pastor

Responsibilities:
 
Under the supervision of the Lead Pastor, innovate, shape, oversee, and
lead the development and implementation of all aspects of COF Student Ministry
from 6 th -12th grade.
Student Ministry Director responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 Supporting and fulfilling the vision, values and goals of COF
 Demonstrate loyalty and integrity, supporting the unity of the church and
its leadership.
 Understand and align with the main vision of COF, promoting that vision
within COF Student Ministry.
 Oversee the total COF Student Ministry experience on weekends, during
weekly Student Home Teams, and during special events.
 Seek to create engaging, biblically sound, purpose-filled experiences for
families and students in our church.
 Work to equip parents to be spiritual leaders/teachers of their own
students through training, classes, special events, and resource creation.
 Cast vision, recruit, train, lead and develop COF Student Ministry staff.
 Cast vision, recruit, train, lead and develop COF Student Ministry
volunteers.
 Establish and implement quality standards for all COF Student Ministry
volunteers to ensure the safety of all students.
 Create a volunteer culture with a set of behaviors, terms, and values to
ensure the optimal COF Student Ministry experience.
 Ensure consistency in all systems and procedures each weekend and for
Student Home Teams.
 Ensure the timely follow-up of all contacts including conversations,
Planning Center, phone calls, emails, and social media contacts.

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 Ensure the timely follow-up of all first time guests as well as students and
volunteers who are absent.
 Develop and manage ministry budget.
 Establish and maintain relationships with Director of Security (DOS) who
assists with security measures.
 Develop and maintain communication with other ministry teams to ensure
a seamless experience for COF Student Ministry.
 Develop and maintain communication with COF staff to serve as a
resource for them.
 Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;
reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks;
participating in professional organizations.
 Anything else assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Qualifications:
 Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
 A baptized believer of Jesus Christ
 High commitment to, and practices, regular prayer and time in the Word
 Driven to constantly improve job functions – not satisfied with status quo
 Flexibility, focus, and a strong work ethic are essential
 Ability to follow through and juggle multiple tasks and projects
 Ability to take initiative within scope of job duties
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in
grammar and spelling
 Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to handle sensitive situations with
confidentiality, poise, and tact
 Ability to be respectful and discerning of confidentiality and privacy
 Ability to work well with others in a team environment 
 Ability to work well under pressure and against deadlines
 Self-motivated
 5+ years of experience in working closely with and leading students
 5+ years of experience in working closely with and leading volunteers