High School Pastor/Director

Job Summary

The primary role of the Student Ministries Director/Pastor is to lead and direct the High School ministry and oversee the Middle School ministry at The Fields. The position requires a biblically and theologically trained individual who has a passion for Jesus, the gospel and students. The necessary skills are student discipleship, volunteer recruitment, team development and leadership, event planning, Bible teaching, organization and the ability to work well with parents in discipling their students. Success will be measured by the ability to take initiative, recruit and lead volunteers, build teams, love students with the result of leading students to become passionate followers of Jesus. The specific areas of oversight are listed below, but due to the dynamic nature of ministry, flexibility is required as the responsibilities and job function listed below will likely change through discussion over time.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

1. OVERSEE HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY PROGRAMS AND DISCIPLESHIP: Lead and organize effective ministry programs to facilitate the spiritual formation of high school students.

○      Create Outreach events to build community and reach new students.

○      Develop Discipleship/mentoring Bible Studies (@ Midweek & “other” programs)

○      Includes weekly small groups for assisting students in processing their beliefs and for discipling students in following Jesus.

○      Develop Service & missional opportunities for high school students.

○      Mentor Student-leadership ministry team(s)

○      Teach and facilitate Biblically-based messages/lessons for all programs

○      Provide counseling and spiritual direction to youth on an individual basis.

2. CAMPS AND EVENTS: Plan and run winter and summer camps that create opportunities for discipleship, spiritual growth, and unity among the students.

3. VOLUNTEER TEAMS: Recruit, train and organize the leaders necessary to keep The Fields running smoothly and promote growth. Coming alongside existing and new leaders to provide coaching and leadership in order for them to grow and reach their potential and develop their teams.

4. OVERSIGHT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: The Middle School Director reports to the Student Ministries Director/Pastor. Oversee, guide, and lead when able to continue to build a healthy and thriving middle school program.

5. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Maintain contact with students and parents, keeping them informed in a timely manner of ongoing activities. Keep parents updated on ministry strategies and plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement.

6. SUPPORT PARENTS AND FAMILIES: Help parents fulfil their Christian parenting roles, in concert with other pastoral staff. Recruit, plan, and offer social functions for the families of middle school and high schoolers to develop relationships between families and the church.

7. BUDGET: Manage the budget for the student ministries using funds to accomplish the above responsibilities. Propose a yearly budget each Fall for the upcoming year of ministry to accomplish the same.

8. GENERAL PASTORAL MINISTRY: Provides pastoral care for the body that includes counseling, coaching, and encouragement. Works with individuals to assist their growth as disciples. Performs pre-marital counseling, weddings and funerals as requested. Builds relationships outside the church with pre-Christians for the purposes of evangelism.

Qualifications

The Student Ministries Director/Pastor must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. They must be in full agreement with the doctrinal statement and distinctives of The Fields and committed to the vision, mission and values of The Fields. The following characteristics are considered essential: be a leader of leaders, have a joy for serving others, a teachable spirit, loyalty, confidentiality, a self-starter, a recruiter, a delegator, and great at follow through! They must be a team player, endeavoring to work well with others and be willing to work alongside the Lead Pastor and follow the overall vision set for the church. They must have excellent management and “people” skills and an aptitude for organization and leadership. They must show have the competency, chemistry, compatibility, commitment and capacity for this ministry position. The preferred candidate will have a college degree and church leadership experience of at least five consecutive years. A graduate seminary degree or MBA would be helpful but not required.

Expectations

This is a full-time role (40+ hours per week). In addition to the regular work hours, the expectation is that the Student Ministries Director/Pastor and their family would attend Sunday services and a Community Group weekly as well as other all church family events.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Executive Pastor who is responsible to provide ongoing job performance feedback and general direction.

Salary Range

Based on experience and education, the pay range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000 with health and dental benefits.

Send all inquiries and resumes to: Dave Keehn at davek@thefieldschurch.org

To read about The Fields Church statement of faith and leadership team, check out thefieldschurch.org