College Pastor

Christ Covenant Church; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta seeks a college ministry leader to teach, disciple, and shepherd college students on-site and on-campus. You will set ministry strategy, direct staff and volunteers, and oversee recruitment and events, including international student outreach and mission trips.

The role requires 3–5 years of ministry experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and a preference for an MDiv. This position offers on-site gatherings and a dynamic, gospel-centered community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• MDiv. degree preferred for leadership alignment.
• 3–5 years of ministry experience expected.
• Understanding of the church's beliefs and leadership requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the college ministry's strategy, vision, and gatherings on-site and on-campus.
• Oversee staff, volunteers, and international student ministry efforts.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd college student leaders and interns.
• Develop teaching plans and deliver on-site and on-campus teachings.
• Coordinate college ministry events, retreats, and mission trips.

Skills

Teaching

Team leadership

Curriculum planning

Evangelism

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master of Divinity (MDiv.)

Job description

Christ Covenant is a gospel-centered, multi-campus church in metro Atlanta, committed to making disciples who make disciples through intentional, Spirit-led ministry. We are are dynamic, growing church of believers who foster authentic community, theological depth, and missional living. Whether you're exploring faith, seeking spiritual growth, or ready to serve, you'll find a warm welcome and meaningful opportunities to grow as a follower of Jesus.

Core Mission & Values

• The heartbeat of the church: "Know the gospel, love the kingdom, live the mission."
• Driven by belief in the Bible's authority, cultural engagement, and gospel discipleship across all life stages and spheres

Vibrant Ministry Life

• Cohorts for kids, students, college, young adults, men, women, and artists, each focused on relational discipleship grounded in scripture
• Small groups, Sunday classes, and thematic events help individuals find community and spiritual growth

Engaged Community

• A thriving environment where families, professionals, creatives, and ministry leaders connect and serve. The church is known for its warm hospitality and depth of teaching.
• Through gospel-driven mission efforts—both locally and globally—they seek to widen their Kingdom impact.

Locations & Gatherings

• Armour Collective (Buckhead): Sundays at 9AM, 11AM, and 5PM, at 221 Armour Dr NE
• Sandy Springs campus: Sundays at 9AM and 11AM

We are a gospel-centered family on mission to make Jesus known. We desire to know the Gospel, love the kingdom, and live the mission.

At Christ Covenant, we believe that culture shapes both the heart and mind, aligns with our strategic vision, and motivates the behaviors necessary to fulfill that vision. In essence, the culture we pursue can be summed up in one word: pursuit—a continual, wholehearted pursuit of Christ, His kingdom, and His mission. We believe that a continuous pursuit of these values will produce the behaviors and processes needed to support a thriving church ministry. All employees and staff members at Christ Covenant are expected to embody the following core values:

• God's Glory
• Trust
• People
• Clarity
• Generosity
• Accountability

About the role

This role leads Christ Covenant's college ministry, teaching, discipling, and shepherding college students both on-site and on-campus. It sets the ministry's strategy and vision, leads staff and volunteer teams, and oversees recruiting and gatherings across the college ministry, including international student efforts and mission trips.

What you'll do

Teaching

• Create the teaching schedule for Christ Covenant's on-site and on-campus college gatherings.
• Prepare and deliver teachings for on-site and on-campus college gatherings.
• Lead the on-campus student leadership team through regular team meetings, training, communication, and personal coaching.
• Build evangelistic and discipling relationships with college students.
• Plan and execute college retreats and implement a recruiting strategy.
• Lead college ministry mission trips.
• Oversee international student ministry efforts and gatherings.
• Create the strategy for on-campus ministry organizations, gatherings, and outreach.
• Create the strategy and vision for college student discipleship.
• Plan and implement a college ministry communication strategy.
• Collect, track, and analyze attendance trends to ensure effective shepherding.
• Maintain relationships with other on-campus ministries in which students participate.
• Lead the college ministry volunteer team through regular team meetings, training, communication, and personal coaching.
• Manage Planning Center profiles for college students.

Other

• Direct the college staff team through weekly meetings and personal coaching, reviewing and planning all ministry activities.
• Lead the recruiting of college staff, interns, volunteers, and student leaders.
• Oversee and participate in on-campus gatherings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.A.) in related field and Master of Divinity (MDiv.) degree preferred
• At least 3 to 5 years of ministry experience
• Understanding of and willingness to minister within the church's statement of beliefs
• Character congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9)