Student Pastor

Take Heart Church

Student Pastor Job Description

Take Heart Church is searching for a committed, high-energy, and relational Student Pastor to lead our ministry to students in grades 6–12. We are looking for someone who loves students, thrives in a fun and fast-paced ministry environment, and is passionate about helping the next generation know Jesus, grow in their faith, and live out their God-given purpose.

The Student Pastor will champion evangelism, discipleship, culture building, and community engagement among middle and high school students. This role requires a leader who is creative, dependable, and fully invested in seeing youth ministry flourish at Take Heart Church.

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Department: Pastoral

Reports To: Lead Pastor & Culture Pastor

Ministry Focus: Students Grades 6–12

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hrs/week)

The Student Pastor will set the pace for a vibrant, healthy, and engaging youth ministry.

• Cast Vision for a fun, life-giving, and spiritually rich student ministry aligned with the mission of Take Heart Church.

• Program Development: Create and lead weekly youth gatherings, small groups, events, retreats, and outreach opportunities.

• Build an Atmosphere Students Love: Foster an environment that is welcoming, energetic, and Christ-centered.

• Pastoral Care: Engage with students through mentorship, discipleship, crisis care, school involvement, and presence at key moments in their lives.

• Volunteer Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage a team of leaders who share a heart for youth ministry.

• Communication: Keep parents, volunteers, staff, and the church informed using clear communication through email, text, social media, and Sunday announcements.

• Partnership with Parents: Support and equip parents to champion the spiritual development of their teenagers.

• Safety & Systems: Maintain clear processes, records, and safety standards for all student ministry activities.

The Student Pastor will play a key role in communicating the gospel in a way that is biblical, relevant, and engaging
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• Preach and Teach Weekly in student services with creativity, clarity, and theological integrity.

• Lead Worship Experiences for students, helping set an atmosphere of authentic worship and connection with God.

• Collaborate with Pastors for Sunday morning services, special services, baptisms, and church-wide events.

• Create Teaching Series that help students navigate faith, culture, relationships, identity, and spiritual disciplines.

• Work closely with the Lead Pastor, Culture Pastor, and THC staff to ensure healthy communication, shared wins, and unified ministry goals.

• Participate fully in staff culture, leadership meetings, and Sunday services.

• Support church-wide initiatives, events, and outreach efforts.

We are looking for someone who is called to student ministry—not someone just looking for a stepping stone.

• Genuine love for Jesus and a strong commitment to spiritual growth.

• A clear calling and passion for youth ministry.

• Fun, energetic, approachable, and able to build trust with students and parents.

• At least 3 years of youth ministry leadership experience (volunteer or paid).

• Strong communicator with the ability to preach and teach effectively.

• Skilled at planning and executing events, retreats, and weekly programming.

• Ability to build teams, develop leaders, and cultivate a positive ministry culture.

• Organized, dependable, and strong with systems and follow-through.

• Proficient with social media and ministry communication tools.

• Exhibits humility, integrity, and a teachable spirit.

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry or a related field.

• Experience leading worship (bonus, not required).

• Familiarity with Next Gen ministry models and trends.

More than anything, we’re looking for a Student Pastor who:

• Loves students and shows up for them consistently

• Is fun, creative, and brings energy to every environment

• Can preach Jesus with passion and clarity

• Is committed to Take Heart Church and thrives in a team setting

• Has a heart to reach new students and disciple those already here

• Wants to build something lasting and sees student ministry as a calling, not a stepping stone

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