Student Ministries Pastor at Allegheny Center Alliance Church

U.S. Church Ministries•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Provide strategic and pastoral leadership for Allegheny Center Alliance Church (ACAC) Student Ministries, serving students in grades 6–12. The role focuses particularly on middle school ministry, helping students grow as disciples of Jesus, developing leaders and teams who shepherd them, and cultivating ministry environments that encourage resilient faith and active participation in the church’s mission. The Director of Student Ministries supervises the Assistant Director of Student Ministries. Any resident or intern placed within Student Ministries reports to the Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 3–5 years of related leadership experience at a growing church.
Must be licensed or accredited as a Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) worker, or willing to enter the process within six months of employment.
Must indicate agreement with the C&MA Statement of Faith.
Must become a regularly participating member of ACAC within 90 days of employment.
Competencies include adaptability; building successful teams and partnerships; coaching; developing others; innovation; managing work and time; planning and organizing; strategic decision-making; and team development.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for Student Ministries, with a strategic emphasis on middle school, cultivating environments where students encounter Jesus, grow in community, and develop as disciples.
Lead, develop, and shepherd Student Ministry staff and volunteer leaders, building a healthy leadership culture that supports relational discipleship and sustainable ministry environments.
Shape and implement a cohesive discipleship strategy for middle and high school students, integrating biblical teaching, small groups, mentoring relationships, and outreach.
Develop age-appropriate teaching environments, gatherings, and experiences that engage students spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.
Equip and mobilize adult leaders and volunteers to serve as small-group leaders, mentors, and disciples who consistently invest in students’ spiritual formation.
Build strong relationships with students and parents, fostering clear communication and partnership in students’ spiritual development.
Create and lead opportunities for students to participate in outreach, service, and mission within the church, community, and broader Alliance family.
Steward the Student Ministries budget with integrity and strategic alignment to ministry priorities and discipleship goals.
Manage ministry administration, including calendars, communications, and expense documentation.
Develop systems to track student engagement, attendance, and relational connection to strengthen pastoral care and discipleship pathways.
Collaborate across church departments to integrate Student Ministries into ACAC’s broader life, worship, and mission.
Supervise the Assistant Director of Student Ministries and, if placed within the ministry, residents or interns.