Student Pastor, Ministerial Exempt

Shepherd students through the defining middle and high school years, building a resilient, Spirit-led faith in Jesus that shapes who they are now and anchors who they will become.

To be considered, all applications must be submitted through our website.

• Jesus:
  Spending time with Jesus is the most important thing we can do while employed in ministry.
• Excellence:
  We take ownership of our work — honoring Jesus with our best, representing His Church well, and stewarding the resources entrusted to us faithfully.
• Fun:
  We are a community that knows how to create, have, and share fun experiences.
• Risk:
  Risk pushes us out of our comfort zone into a place where Jesus can show off.
• You:
  You are a whole person, not just a staff member.

• A mature and thriving relationship with Jesus that includes a regular practice of spiritual disciplines
• Humility
• Strong relationship skills
• A person of integrity and character
• An understanding that ministry is too big for staff to carry – developing and entrusting volunteers is an essential piece of each staff position

If this sounds like you, we think you’ll love this position!

• You genuinely love students — not just their potential, but the season they’re in. You see middle school awkwardness and high school intensity as sacred ground for discipleship.
• You don’t treat students as “future Christians.” You believe God is moving in their lives right now, and you expect them to know His voice and respond.
• You are passionate about building spiritually resilient students — young women and men who can withstand cultural pressure, wrestle honestly with doubt, and remain rooted in Jesus for the long haul.
• You are a true pastor at heart — relational, present, prayerful, and willing to walk with students and families through both breakthrough and crisis.
• You are a clear, compelling communicator of Scripture who teaches with theological depth and practical clarity.
• You build leaders. You see volunteer adults not as helpers, but as shepherds — and you intentionally raise them up to disciple students well.
• You are emotionally healthy, grounded, and spiritually anchored.
• You are organized and capable of carrying significant administrative responsibility with excellence.

• Lead and oversee Middle School and High School ministries with clarity, conviction, and alignment to Oakhouse’s mission
• Engage students in Oakhouse’s discipleship pathway to form spiritually resilient students who know Jesus, hear His voice, and live on mission
• Align Student Ministry with the broader vision and culture of Oakhouse
• Shepherd students and families through relational presence, prayer, biblical guidance, and crisis care as appropriate
• Identify, disciple, and send student leaders
• Regularly teach and communicate Scripture in weekly gatherings and special events with clarity, theological depth, and practical application
• Regularly teach and communicate Scripture in weekly gatherings and special events with clarity, theological depth, and practical application

• Communicate consistently and clearly with parents about the direction and rhythms of Student Ministry
• Cultivate relational trust with families through intentional presence and accessibility
• Provide ongoing equipping and encouragement to help parents confidently disciple and shepherd their students at home, recognizing them as the primary spiritual leaders in their families
• Recruit, train, shepherd, and empower volunteer leaders as key disciple rs of students
• Cultivate a leadership culture marked by spiritual depth, relational strength, and excellence

• Plan and lead weekly Middle School and High School gatherings
• Design and execute off-site and time away experiences that create space for spiritual depth, leadership development, and community growth.
• Create formative events and mission opportunities that deepen faith and community
• Oversee communication, scheduling, budgeting, event logistics, volunteer onboarding, and safety compliance
• Maintain and manage the Student Ministry budget
• Collaborate with Kids, Worship, Discipleship, and other ministry leaders to ensure cross-generational alignment

To be considered, all applications must be submitted through our website.