NEXT GEN PASTOR

YM360 - Youth Ministry 360, Inc.; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

River Hills Church in Georgia is seeking a high-energy, relational Student Pastor to lead a growing middle and high school ministry. This role emphasizes building a strong volunteer team, connecting students with the Gospel, and extending outreach into schools and community.

You will oversee weekly gatherings, leadership development, and collaborate with staff to advance outreach to families in Winder and Barrow County.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Highly relational; students are naturally drawn to you
• Strong presence outside the church (schools, events, community)
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteers
• Passion for developing student leaders and partnering with parents
• Growing, authentic relationship with Jesus
• High character and integrity

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, train, and empower student ministry leaders
• Serve as the primary student leader and communicator
• Invest weekly in relationships with students in schools and events
• Lead weekly student gatherings and oversee all environments
• Organize and oversee student small groups for middle and high school
• Develop and implement discipleship, evangelism, and pastoral care processes
• Meet regularly with volunteers to evaluate ministry effectiveness
• Recruit, lead, and develop student ministry interns
• Collaborate with church staff and contribute to overall church vision
• Engage with other ministries to improve effectiveness

Skills

Self-starter

Relational leader

Community presence

Volunteer recruitment

Student leadership development

Faith integrity

Gospel-focused

Job description

Position Overview

River Hills Church is seeking a high-energy, relational, and self-starting Student Pastor to lead and grow a dynamic student ministry for middle and high school students.

Job Details

River Hills Church is seeking a high-energy, relational, and self-starting Student Pastor to lead and grow a dynamic student ministry for middle and high school students.

This leader will build a ministry that reaches students, equips parents, develops leaders, and creates meaningful connections both inside the church and throughout the community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, train, and empower leaders to serve in student ministry
• Serve as the primary student leader and communicator
• Invest weekly in building relationships with students in schools, events, and community settings
• Lead weekly student gatherings and oversee all environments (teaching, worship, production)
• Organize and oversee student small groups for middle and high school
• Develop and implement discipleship, evangelism, and pastoral care processes
• Meet regularly with volunteers to evaluate and strengthen ministry effectiveness
• Recruit, lead, and develop student ministry interns
• Collaborate with church staff and contribute to overall church vision and strategy
• Engage with other ministries and churches to continually improve effectiveness

Student Ministry Vision

Our vision is to connect students and truth together by creating an environment where students can explore God at their own pace, grow in discipleship, and be equipped to live on mission. This includes developing student leaders, investing relationally in students and volunteers, engaging the local community and school systems, and providing opportunities for students to serve and respond to the Gospel.

What Were Looking For

• A self-starter who takes initiative and builds momentum
• Highly relational—students are naturally drawn to them
• Strong presence outside the church (schools, games, community events)
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteers
• Passion for developing student leaders and partnering with parents
• A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus
• High character and integrity

About

About the Community (Winder / Barrow County, GA): Winder and the surrounding Barrow County area is a fast-growing community in Northeast Georgia, located within driving distance of Athens and the greater Atlanta area. The area is full of young families, strong school systems, and expanding neighborhoods, creating a significant opportunity for reaching students and families with the Gospel. The community includes 3 high schools and 6 middle schools, and the church regularly reaches students from surrounding counties as well. High school sports, local events, and community gatherings are central to life here, making it an ideal environment for a relational, externally focused student ministry to thrive.

Salary: $45k-$65K

Application Link: [e-mail]