Lead Student Minister; Clinton Campus

SUMMARY

The Lead Student Minister at Pinelake Church, Clinton Campus, will lead, shepherd, and guide the spiritual development of high school, middle school and 56 ministry students through multiplied servant leader development. Our vision is to see Mississippi changed one life‑change story at a time. The Lead Student Minister will serve as a key leader to bring this vision to life as we learn from Christ, live in Christ and lead others to Christ.

• Learn
  • Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God’s Word and prayer.
  • Continually grow in your understanding of the Jesus‑Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ).
  • Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally.
  • Cultivate awareness of God’s presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience.
• Live
  • Practice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share).
  • Pursue emotional health by engaging in self‑awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships.
  • Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your family.
  • Embody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work.
• Lead
  • Take ownership of disciple‑making by personally investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus‑Centered Life.
  • Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials → JCL → Be the Church), helping them discover and take their next step.
  • Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for where God is at work in their story and walking with them toward transformation.
  • Equip and release others by developing Servant Leaders and multiplying disciples who Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.
  • Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication—not just attendance or activity.
• Embrace the Culture
  • Value and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H’s:
    Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony
  • Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum.
  • Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership.
  • Participate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family.

• Disciple and lead students toward a growing relationship with Jesus;
• Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of servant leaders to engage high school, middle school and 56 ministry students and families;
• Work with student ministry colleagues centrally and across campuses to align with Pinelake’s unified vision for student ministry;
• Facilitate the planning, oversight, and evaluation of all components of the high school, middle school and 56 ministry student gatherings, including serving as the primary communicator;
• Creatively plan and promote events and opportunities for student engagement and growth, such as retreats and summer camps;
• Lead the development of student small groups in alignment with Pinelake’s small group strategy of discipleship;
• In coordination with the Family Pastor, create and lead a vibrant discipleship plan for parents of students, providing regular on‑ramps for parenting growth and development;
• Develop relationships with the administrators and students in area high school and middle school campuses and be present through in‑school visits, attending extra‑curricular functions, and serving as a resource to the schools;
• Actively and intentionally connect with area local schools through in‑school visits, attending extra‑curricular functions, and serving as a resource to the schools;
• Prepare and manage the budget for all student ministry under the oversight of the Family Pastor;
• Provide oversight for and leadership to Pinelake’s Our House Promise strategy within Student Ministry.
• Engage students in local, national, and international missions experiences in collaboration the Missions Team;
• Be a prayer champion for the families and students of Clinton;
• Serve as an active part of the Clinton Campus Staff Team under the…