Student Pastor

Slingshot Group•Fresno, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Pastor at Peoples Church will lead our Student Ministry, providing vision, pastoral care, and team leadership for one of our most visible ministries to junior high and high school students. This pastor will inherit a healthy ministry with its own standalone building, offices, a cafe, administrative support, and a strong base of students and families, with real runway to grow. The role is both evangelistic and discipleship-focused: we want our students to engage on campus and to grow deep in their faith, led by someone who reaches new students while shepherding them toward maturity in Christ. We are looking for a Student Pastor with the leadership instincts to develop other leaders and the pastoral heart to walk with students and families for the long haul.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, ideally in biblical studies or a related field.
Two to five years of student ministry experience preferred, ideally as a lead student pastor or strong second chair.
Has led a sizable youth group.
A self-starter who sets their own goals and a team player willing to work within the wide hallways of our leadership culture.
An excellent communicator, both in person and electronically.
Comfortable hitting the ground running and able to stabilize and grow an established ministry.
Aligned with our theological convictions.

Nice To Haves

A background in evangelistic, campus-engaged youth ministry is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Provide overall pastoral and strategic leadership for our Student Ministry, serving junior high and high school students.
Lead and develop the teams that run our junior high, high school, and campus ministries, including investing in the relationship with our volunteer Junior High Pastor and our Associate Student Ministry Leader.
Design and lead weekly gatherings, including teaching, worship, and discipleship environments for students.
Be an evangelistic, present voice on local campuses, engaging students in their extracurricular activities and deepening partnerships like our work with FCA and local sports teams.
Lead our annual student outreach events and partner with area youth pastors on shared efforts.
Coordinate with our Missions Pastor on student mission trips, reflecting how central missions is to who we are.
Steward the Student Ministry’s staff, volunteer base, building, and budget with care and intentionality.
Shepherd a diverse student body, including many students in difficult circumstances, helping them know God and take real steps in their faith.