Associate Student Pastor

The Associate Student Pastor is expected to contribute to the church’s mission to love courageously, share generously, and speak boldly. This leadership position reports to the Student Pastor and helps lead the ministry of students in grades 6th – 12th.

Responsibilities

• Lead student worship experiences while also developing and equipping a team of students to lead worship and tech ministry


• Plan and execute biblically accurate, culturally relevant, and high-energy services for students 


• Help reach unchurched or disconnected youth in Venture’s reach zone.  


• Recruit and encourage Student Ministry volunteers.  


• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and volunteers. Represent and celebrate students with the staff and the church as a whole 


• Attend special events such as summer conferences, mission trips, retreats and trips 


• Teach the Bible with clarity, creativity, and conviction, while shepherding students to actively engage in their faith journey 


• Oversee social media communication for Student Ministry accounts


• Collaborate with and support the Student Pastor in implementing the vision of Venture Student Ministry


• Function as a member of the church’s pastoral staff performing baptism services, weddings, funerals, etc. as part of a rotation schedule 


• Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings  


• Perform other duties as assigned 

Success Indicators for the Associate Student Pastor

• Individuals within the student worship team are growing in their faith and ministering to others.

• Venture’s Student Ministry is offering effective worship experiences that lead students to deeper connection to God and others.


• Students are having fun while learning about Jesus, growing in their faith, and finding salvation through Christ.


• The Student Ministry has growing attendance.


• Student Ministry environments are friendly, inviting, safe, energetic and worshipful.

Position Structure and Level

• Reports To:  Student Pastor


• Classification: Exempt


• Category: Regular Full-Time

• Staff Designation: Pastoral Staff