Young Adults Pastor

Southwest Church • Indian Wells, CA

87d

About The Position

As the Young Adults Pastor, you will be called to disciple and shepherd a
generation of college students, young professionals, and twenty-somethings
in the Coachella Valley. This is more than a position; it’s a movement to
create spaces where young adults encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and are
unleashed to live as gospel-centered disciples in their everyday lives.

Requirements

• College degree preferred or 3+ years of ministry experience as a staff member or volunteer.
• Able to lead and influence people to collectively meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Must be a proactive self-starter, creative problem solver and team player.
• Able to work collaboratively with other department teams to support the ministry of Southwest Church.
• Understanding of confidentiality and proper care of personal information.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Word and/or Pages, Excel and/or Numbers, PowerPoint and/or Keynote, etc.
• Physical requirements: Constant periods of sitting and repetitive motions. Occasionally able to lift or move up to 20lbs and standing or walking.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision and Purpose: Provide clear leadership and pastoral care for Southwest’s Young Adults Thursday Night Service, cultivating an environment where young people are known, loved, and challenged to grow in Christ.
• Create Gospel-Centered Gatherings: Oversee weekly services, small groups, and special events that invite young adults into worship, biblical teaching, and authentic community.
• Disciple Young Leaders: Invest in a core team of young adults, equipping them as high-capacity leaders and disciple-makers who multiply the ministry’s reach and influence.
• Build Relational Bridges: Engage young adults inside and outside of Southwest, developing authentic relationships on local campuses, in workplaces, and across the Valley.
• Mobilize for Mission: Inspire and equip young adults to serve in the church, in the community, and around the world—turning conviction into action through service, outreach, and evangelism.
• Communicate Effectively: Collaborate with the Communications Team to ensure Young Adult gatherings and discipleship opportunities are engaging, visible, and accessible through creative digital and in-person strategies.
• Steward Resources Wisely: Participate in annual ministry budgeting, ensuring faithful and impactful stewardship of financial and volunteer resources.
• Stay Flexible and Mission-Focused: Joyfully embrace other ministry opportunities as they arise, always keeping the Gospel and discipleship of young adults at the center.

What This Job Offers