Student Ministries Pastor; K-12

Overview

This is a full-time pastoral role overseeing student ministries at Regent Christian Academy on behalf of Horizon Church. Regent Christian Academy is a ministry of Horizon Church, and so this role works across both the school and the church as one connected expression. You’ll be leading the spiritual formation of students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, helping them grow in their faith and take ownership of it as they mature.

This is a unique opportunity to step in and build something that isn’t fully formed yet. The goal is to create a clear and consistent discipleship pathway for students, where what they experience at school and at church reinforces each other.

• You will work with church and school leadership to help shape the spiritual direction of students
• You will help build a strong connection between church, school, and families so students experience one consistent message
• You will facilitate the development of a clear discipleship pathway from early childhood through graduation
• You will invest in and support the development of student leaders who live out their faith in real ways
• You will help guide students from belief to ownership to a sense of calling

• Build and lead a unified K–12 student ministry across the school
• Establish a clear, scalable discipleship pathway across all grade levels
• Integrate worship, discipleship, and missions into everyday student life
• Work with Pastoral Staff and School Admin to align the spiritual life of Horizon Church and RCAS into one ministry expression
• Develop leaders (staff, volunteers, students) to sustain and grow the ministry

• Implementing a more cohesive strategy and structure to advance our vision
• Refine and further develop a K-12 student ministry by building on existing strengths
• Define the discipleship pathway (K-7, 8-12 → beyond graduation)
• Establish clear rhythms: weekly, seasonal, and annual ministry moments
• Set spiritual direction through themes, teaching, environments, providing spiritual leadership while supporting technical aspects
• Lead People (Multiply Leaders):
  Recruit, develop, and lead volunteers, staff, and student leaders
• Build leadership structures that allow ministry to scale
• Invest in raising student leaders, not just participants
• Shape Worship & Chapel Culture:
  Oversee chapel across RCAS campuses
• Partner with applicable Worship and Production personnel to cultivate student-led worship and musical excellence
• Align chapel culture (worship, speaking, running of service) with Horizon Church spiritual growth
• Drive Discipleship (K-12):
  Build and lead a cohesive discipleship approach across Kindergarten to Grade 12
• Establish systems for mentoring, small groups, and student-led communities that support progression
• Create opportunities for students to engage with their faith through both structured environments and student-led expression
• Lead Missions & Outreach (Core Pillar):
  Build a culture where service and outreach are normal
• Design and execute a K-12 missions strategy, including local outreach and church-integrated service initiatives
• Partner with Horizon Church on RCA local and global missions
• Develop student leadership in missions
• Integrate Church & School:
  Act as the primary link between Horizon Church and Regent Christian Academy
• Encourage and facilitate student connection into weekend and midweek church life
• Support smooth transitions between age groups and environments (kids → youth → young adult)

• Reports jointly to designated leadership from Horizon Church and RCAS
• Works closely with church pastors, school principals, and leadership teams

• A clear and effective K-12 discipleship pathway with age-appropriate opportunities for students to grow and take next steps in their faith
• Strong student engagement in both school and church environments
• High participation in worship, small groups, student-led clubs, and mission opportunities
• Students increasingly stepping into leadership, mentorship, and ownership of their faith
• A visible and connected ministry across Horizon Church and Regent Christian Academy
• A culture where faith is actively lived out in everyday student life

• You have a strong, growing relationship with Jesus and a clear pastoral calling
• You're a builder
• You don t wait for structure, you create it
• You can think strategically and execute practically
• You're relational and can connect with both kids and teenagers
• You develop leaders and enjoy seeing others grow
• You're comfortable leading in both church and school environments
• You align with the vision and values of Horizon Church and RCAS

Immediate

1

Onsite

Full Time

Sullivan and Cloverdale

• Pay: CA $50,000 – 90,000
• Benefits:
  Extended Health & Dental
• Pension plan available upon eligibility