Director, Student Ministries & Youth Discipleship

cmallianceuswork; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Center Alliance Church is seeking a Pastor of Student Ministries to provide strategic and pastoral leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (grades 6–12), guiding students toward resilient faith and active participation in the church’s mission.

The role focuses on developing middle and high school disciples, leading staff and volunteers, coordinating discipleship pathways, and partnering with families to integrate ministry into ACAC’s broader life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a growing church.
• Licensed/accredited as a C&MA worker or willing to start within 6 months.
• Agree with the C&MA Statement of Faith.
• Regular participation in ACAC within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (6–12), focusing on Middle School discipleship.
• Lead, develop, and shepherd staff and volunteers to multiply discipleship.
• Shape and implement a cohesive middle/high school discipleship strategy.
• Create age-appropriate teaching environments and experiences.
• Equip adult leaders to mentor and invest in students.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents for spiritual formation.
• Create outreach and mission opportunities extending gospel impact.
• Steward the Student Ministries budget with integrity.
• Track engagement and pastoral care through systems and reports.
• Collaborate with other church departments to integrate ministry.

Skills

Adaptability

Team development

Strategic planning

Coaching & mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Allegheny Center Alliance Church is seeking a Pastor of Student Ministries to provide strategic and pastoral leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (grades 6–12), guiding students toward resilient faith and active participation in the church’s mission.

The role focuses on developing middle and high school disciples, leading staff and volunteers, coordinating discipleship pathways, and partnering with families to integrate ministry into ACAC’s broader life.