High School Minister

The Creek; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Creek Christian Church, known as The Creek, is seeking a High School Pastor to lead and disciple students, partner with parents, and equip adult volunteers.

With 4,000+ attendees, 150+ weekly students and 300+ summer campers, the role focuses on weekly Midweek programming, life groups, mission trips, and a culture of biblical formation and service.

Qualifications

• Growing authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Clear calling to student ministry and pastoral leadership.
• Strong biblical teaching and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Relational personality with a passion for investing in students and families.
• Alignment with the doctrine, mission and values of the church.
• Previous experience in student ministry and ordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cast Vision and Lead the HS Ministry: Provide spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership for all aspects of the ministry.
• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and continually develop strategies that help students take their next step with Jesus.
• Plan and execute engaging weekly programming specifically at Midweek (Wednesday evening).
• Build a Culture of Discipleship: biblically teach, foster authentic relationships, and spiritual formation.
• Recruit, develop, and shepherd adult leaders to sustain healthy volunteer teams.
• Lead events and experiences: weekly gatherings, camps, retreats, mission trips and special activities.
• Invest relationally in students through school events and community opportunities.
• Partner with parents to equip them as primary spiritual influencers.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Biblical teaching

Communication skills

Volunteer recruitment & development

Organizational skills

Relational leadership

Discipleship focus

Student ministry passion

Education

Ordination preferred

Job description

About Us:

Indian Creek Christian Church, also known as The Creek, is a Christ-centered, non-denominational church with a mission to \"Love God, Love People, Make Disciples\" and a vision to \"Connect People to Jesus.\" Founded in 1977 and situated at its current location since 1981, The Creek is dedicated to fostering a community of faith and service.

Position Summary:

The High School Pastor leads and disciples students, equips leaders, partners with parents, and helps students grow in faith, serve others, and share Jesus. Our church of 4,000+ attendees has a thriving high school ministry with 150+ weekly students, 300+ summer campers, strong life group engagement, mission trips, and active student service.

The ideal candidate is a relational leader, gifted communicator, and passionate disciple-maker.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cast Vision and Lead the High School Ministry:


• Provide spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership for all aspects of the ministry.


• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and continually develop strategies that help students take their next step with Jesus.


• Plan and execute engaging weekly programming specifically at Midweek (Wednesday evening)


• Build a Culture of Discipleship :
  
  
  
  • Lead a ministry that prioritizes biblical teaching, authentic relationships, and spiritual formation.
  
  
  • Oversee and strengthen the ministry's life group strategy, ensuring every student has the opportunity to belong and grow.
  
  
  • Create pathways that encourage students toward baptism, serving, generosity, leadership, and personal evangelism.
  
  
  
  


• Recruit, Develop, and Shepherd Adult Leaders:


• Recruit, train, coach, and care for a healthy team of volunteer adult leaders.


• Cultivate leaders who are spiritually mature, relationally engaged, and equipped to disciple students.


• Foster a culture where leaders are known, encouraged, challenged, and empowered to lead effectively.


• Lead Exceptional Programs, Events, and Experiences
  
  
  
  • Provide leadership for weekly gatherings, summer camp, retreats, mission trips, and special events.
  
  
  • Ensure ministry environments are welcoming, engaging, safe, and spiritually impactful.
  
  
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, logistics, and volunteer coordination for all ministry events.
  
  
  
  


• Invest Relationally in Students
  
  
  
  • Build meaningful relationships with students beyond scheduled church programming whenever possible.
  
  
  • Be intentionally present in students' lives through school events, athletic competitions, performances, lunches, and other community opportunities.
  
  
  • Model a shepherd's heart by knowing the pulse of our students and creating opportunities for authentic discipleship.
  
  
  
  


• Partner with Parents
  
  
  
  • Encourage and equip parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their teenagers’ lives.
  
  
  • Communicate consistently about ministry opportunities, resources, and discipleship conversations happening within the ministry.
  
  
  • Build relationships with families through intentional care, accessibility, and support.
  
  
  
  


• Plan Events and Discipleship Opportunities
  
  
  
  • Lead the planning and execution of camps, retreats, service projects, outreach events, and special activities throughout the year.
  
  
  • Help students discover opportunities to serve within the church and community.
  
  
  • Create pathways for students to deepen their faith and engage in biblical community.
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate with the Church Staff
  
  
  
  • Work closely with the NextGen team and church staff to create a seamless discipleship strategy from childhood through young adulthood.
  
  
  • Participate in staff meetings, church-wide initiatives, and leadership development.
  
  
  • Support the overall mission of the church by serving collaboratively across ministries as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Qualifications
  
  
  
  • A growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
  
  
  • A clear calling to student ministry and pastoral leadership.
  
  
  • Strong biblical teaching and communication skills.
  
  
  • Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams.
  
  
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  • A relational personality with a passion for investing in students and families.
  
  
  • Alignment with the doctrine, mission, and values of the church.
  
  
  • Previous experience in student ministry and ordination is preferred.