Director of Student Ministries

Westminster Theological Seminary; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Crossroads Church in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Student Ministries (6th–12th grade) to shape culture, build teams, and create environments where students explore questions, encounter Jesus, and grow as gospel-centered individuals. This role blends leadership, programming, teaching, volunteer development, and relationship-building with students and families.

The Director will partner with church leadership to lead with vision, cultivate mentor relationships, and execute ministry

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision: develop and implement a clear student discipleship pathway
• Build authentic mentoring relationships with students and families
• Foster a culture of belonging and gospel-centered friendship among students
• Plan weekly gatherings, groups, retreats, and events
• Manage the Student Ministries budget and safety/compliance

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Student Ministry (6th–12th grade) is on a real growth trajectory. The incoming Director will step in at a high-impact moment: shaping culture, building teams, and creating environments where students can ask honest questions, encounter Jesus, and grow into gospel-centered people. This role combines strategic leadership, thoughtful programming, Biblical teaching, volunteer development, and direct relationship-building with students and families.

ABOUT PACIFIC CROSSROADS CHURCH

Pacific Crossroads Church is a gospel-centered church in Los Angeles with a mission to renew the city through a movement of the gospel in both word and deed, for all of life and all generations. We are a community rooted in grace, welcoming both believers and seekers into a journey of transformation through Jesus Christ. Our church serves a congregation with families spread across the greater West LA region, and at the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to walking alongside these families and raising up the next generation. We support parents in discipling their children, provide students with space to ask honest questions, and create age-specific environments where kids and teens can encounter the gospel in meaningful ways.

As part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), we are committed to thoughtful theology, specific beliefs, and biblical church polity (governance structure). We value vibrant worship and holistic discipleship rooted in Reformed doctrine. Our church actively serves the city through ministries addressing homelessness, foster care, faith and work, and university outreach. Pacific Crossroads is a place where people are invited to bring their full selves—doubts, questions, hopes, and gifts—and discover the life-changing power of the gospel.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

LEAD WITH VISION

1. Partner with the Director of Family Ministries to develop and implement a clear student discipleship pathway
2. Recruit, equip, and support a growing volunteer team, fostering community and spiritual growth among them
3. Provide pastoral leadership and healthy culture for both Middle and High School ministries
4. Regularly assess ministry health, inviting feedback from students, families, and church leadership

BUILD AND SHEPHERD RELATIONSHIPS

1. Build authentic, mentoring relationships with students, being present at their events and available for counsel and encouragement
2. Foster a culture of belonging, accountability, and gospel-centered friendship among students
3. Cultivate meaningful, trust-filled partnerships with parents and families
4. Be active in understanding and engaging the student culture

PROGRAM AND EXECUTE WITH EXCELLENCE

1. Plan and lead weekly gatherings, discipleship groups, retreats, camps, service projects, and special events
2. Select, implement, and evaluate curriculum for both middle and high school groups
3. Manage the Student Ministries budget in collaboration with the Director of Family Ministries
4. Ensure all ministry environments reflect best practices for safety and compliance
5. Connect students to the broader life of the church through Sunday and midweek programming