Lead Student Pastor; Starkville Campus

Overview

Pinelake Church is seeking a full‑time Lead Student Pastor for its Starkville Campus. The candidate will lead the Student Ministry staff and shepherd students toward discipleship within the church community.

• Lead, shepherd, and guide the Student Ministry Staff team.
• Execute the vision, mission, and direction of the campus and One Church as it relates to the entire Student Ministry.
• Coordinate and adapt curriculum, events, and worship in partnership with One Church.
• Collaborate with the Student Ministry team to create and implement a strategic plan to develop relationships at area campuses.
• Develop staff and servant leaders to engage and equip students to become multiplying disciples.
• Support and establish a plan for assimilation of students and families into the church ministries.
• Create and lead a vibrant discipleship plan for parents of students.
• Participate actively in all three branches of student ministry through teaching and presence.
• Provide oversight for Pinelake’s Our House Promise strategy within Student Ministry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work in coordination with the overall goals and objectives of Pinelake Church.
• Assist the Director of ministry to achieve excellence in all areas.
• Participate in campus‑wide ministry events and shepherd the Starkville faith family.
• Maintain a vital personal walk with the Lord through study, prayer, and community.
• Support ministries with wise stewardship of resources.
• Participate in community and practice personal emotional health and spirituality.
• Obey mission and ministry purposes as guided by Colossians 3:23‑24.
• Value the 7 Hs of staff culture:
  Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, Harmony.

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• Five years of ministry‑related experience or training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Mac/Windows OS, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet research.
• Basic bookkeeping and budgeting skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and plan multiple tasks, work under stress, and meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to sit, talk, stand, walk, and reach; able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Submit the following materials to the Pastor Search Committee at admissions
:

• Resume with ministry experience and references.
• Personal testimony and statement of faith.
• Philosophy of ministry.
• Two recent sermon samples (audio or video preferred).