Pastor of Student Ministries

Provide strategic and pastoral leadership for ACAC Student Ministries by growing students (grades 6th-12th) as disciples of Jesus, developing leaders and teams who shepherd them, and cultivating ministry environments that move students toward resilient faith and active participation in the mission of the church.

Responsibilities

▸  Provide visionary leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (grades 6–12), with a strategic emphasis on Middle School ministry, cultivating environments where students encounter Jesus, grow in community and develop as disciples.

▸  Lead, develop, and shepherd the Student Ministry staff team and volunteer leaders, building a healthy leadership culture that multiplies relational discipleship and sustainable ministry environments.

▸  Shape and implement a cohesive discipleship strategy for middle and high school students that integrates biblical teaching, small groups, mentoring relationships, and outreach opportunities.

▸  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 invest consistently in students’ spiritual formation.

▸  Cultivate strong relationships with students and parents, fostering clear communication and partnership in the spiritual development of students.

▸  Create and lead opportunities for students to participate in outreach, service, and mission that extend the influence of the gospel within the church, community, and the broader Alliance family.

▸  Steward the Student Ministries budget with integrity and strategic alignment to ministry priorities and discipleship goals, and efficiently execute the administrative responsibilities of the ministry (calendar, communication, expense documentation, etc.)

▸  Develop systems for tracking student engagement, attendance, and relational connection in order to strengthen pastoral care and discipleship pathways.

▸  Collaborate across church departments to integrate Student Ministries into the broader life, worship and mission of ACAC.

Supervision

▸  The Director of Student Ministries will supervise the Assistant Director of Student Ministries.

▸  If a resident/intern is placed within Student Ministries, they will report to the Director of Student Ministries.

 

Competencies

▸  Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

▸  Building a Successful Team - Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team, facilitating the completion of team goals.

▸  Building Partnerships - Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.

▸  Coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

▸  Developing Others - Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.

▸  Innovation - Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

▸  Managing Work (includes Time Management) - Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

▸  Planning and Organizing - Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

▸  Strategic Decision Making - Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.

▸  Team Development – Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide a team toward the successful completion of a program/project.

 

Required Qualifications

▸  Bachelor’s Degree required

▸  Minimum of 3-5 years of related leadership experience at a growing church Organizational Requirements

▸  Must be licensed/accredited as a Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) worker or willing to enter the process within 6 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