Student Pastor

POSITION SUMMARY

Leading the Student Ministry of a thriving multi-site church in the most unreached metropolitan region in America.

The Echo Students Pastor provides vision and leadership for middle and high school ministries, prioritizing the development of adult/student leaders and volunteers to shepherd the rising generation toward spiritual formation. They get to create environments where students encounter Jesus and grow as disciples, in a church focused on transforming with the message of Jesus.

Partnering closely with parents, the Student Pastor supports families in nurturing students’ spiritual growth, as well as develops and implements strategic initiatives to reach students in our region, fostering involvement in gatherings, events, camps, and outreach opportunities that reflect Echo Church’s mission and vision.

• Minimum of 2-5 years leading a growing student ministry.
• Experience reaching students beyond the walls of the church.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and multiply volunteer team members.
• Ability to effectively teach students in a large group format.
• Ability to coach and equip student directors / pastors on other campuses.
• Ability to build effective communication and partnerships with parents.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, complex, multi-campus environment.
• Ability to exhibit personal and professional discernment and discretion.
• Strong planner with the ability to think creatively, strategically and work ahead.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Alignment with Echo vision, culture and philosophy of ministry.

• Passionate relationship with Jesus and depth with spiritual practices.
• Lives a life of integrity, honesty, humility, and purity.
• Kingdom-mindset willing to joyfully work with other churches in our region.
• Above reproach in interactions with students, parents, and other leaders.
• Trust and dependability in follow through on roles and assignments.
• Communicates to all teams and leaders promptly and with respect.
• Able to receive constructive feedback graciously and implement for change.
• Excels at team approach for planning services and creative elements.
• Able to navigate conflict well and initiate follow up conversations to protect healthy relationships.

Echo.

Church is a growing non-denominational multi-site church with a passion to see the San Francisco Bay Area transformed with the message of Jesus. Echo is aifying church, leading regional networks of churches and leaders who partner for city transformation and church planting.