PreTeen & Middle School Pastor

LifeBridge Christian Church; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeBridge Christian Church is seeking a PreTeen and Middle School Pastor to lead thriving environments for 4th–8th graders, inviting friends and growing in Jesus. You will shepherd volunteers, equip parents, and partner with families to advance NextGen ministry in Longmont.

This role emphasizes relational leadership, clear vision, and joyful collaboration with a faith-centered team to mentor preteens and students toward spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for serving preteens, middle school students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee 4th/5th grade ministry (Sun) and middle school ministry (Wed) to align with NextGen vision.
• Design engaging large group and small group experiences that connect students with Jesus.
• Recruit, equip, and empower serve teams and adult volunteers to strengthen ministry impact.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and leaders to ensure joyful, faith-filled programming.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Volunteer development

Relationship building

Job description

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Whether it’s your first step or your next one, there’s a place for you at LifeBridge.

Are you passionate about helping preteens, middle school students, and families grow closer to Jesus? We’re looking for a PreTeen and Middle School Pastor to lead thriving environments where kids and students love to be, invite their friends to join, and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Are you passionate about helping preteens, middle school students, and families grow closer to Jesus? We’re looking for a PreTeen and Middle School Pastor to lead thriving environments where kids and students love to be, invite their friends to join, and grow in their relationship with Jesus. We also need someone with the drive and determination to accomplish this through continually inspiring and equipping Serve Team Members and parents to make an eternal impact. This role is all about moving our church forward in its mission by investing in the next generation and inspiring them to live out their faith.

• Create irresistible environments for 4th/5th graders and middle school students (6th–8th grade) where they can’t wait to come back to and bring their friends and family along
• Lead and oversee both 4th/5th grade ministry on Sunday mornings and middle school ministry on Wednesday nights, ensuring each environment is age-appropriate, engaging, and aligned with our overall NextGen vision
• Design engaging large group experiences that set the stage for meaningful small group connections
• Create impactful small group environments that connect with students who don’t yet know Jesus and challenge those growing in Him
• Recruit, equip, and empower leaders to intentionally invest in the lives of 4th/5th graders and middle school students
• Inspire and develop serve teams with vision, clarity, accountability, and encouragement—helping them grow in both their leadership and faith

Equip & Invest in Parents, Students, & Families

• Proactively engage parents of preteens and middle school students, inspiring and equipping them to lead their kids closer to Jesus
• Be present and intentional with parents, students, and guests during weekend services, midweek programming, and special events
• Partner with families and ministry team members to encourage discipleship, spiritual growth, and clear next steps in faith
• Communicate effectively with leaders, students, and families, equipping teams to serve with excellence and joy
• Create events, milestones, and strategic moments that build momentum and foster spiritual formation for preteens and middle school students
• Plan and steward an annual ministry budget that aligns with ministry vision and goals
• Share powerful stories and key metrics with leadership and ministry team leaders to demonstrate impact and celebrate wins
• Build clear and consistent communication strategies for students and families
• Lead with an ownership mentality, contributing to the greater mission and vision of the church
• A growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus
• Strong alignment with the beliefs, theology, mission, and culture of the church
• A culture-builder who leads in a way that reflects our staff values
• A high-capacity leader who connects easily and builds strong relationships
• A strong communicator who can inspire with clarity the direction we’re headed
• A self-starter who is driven to do the hard work to strategically lead the ministry forward
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a team environment
• Someone who brings joy, energy, and a love for having fun while working hard
• Passionate about helping preteens, middle school students, and families grow closer to Jesus
• Naturally relational and energized by building trust with students, parents, and leaders
• A strong and humble leader who can recruit, develop, and empower teams of volunteers
• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities, events, and ministry details with excellence
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to lead through change while maintaining a positive attitude
• Confident, resilient, and thrives on feedback and continual growth
• A collaborative team player who values alignment and contributes to the larger mission of the church
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and leads from a growing, authentic relationship with Jesus

About LifeBridge

What started as a small group meeting to study the Bible and pray for their friends eventually took action to become one of the first churches in Longmont on July 5, 1891. Having grown beyond their original city block on Coffman Street, the church relocated to its current location on Highway 66 in 1991.

In 1995, exponential growth led to a major building expansion — and a shift in identity. The church began transitioning from an primarily attractional model to an externally focused one, and in 1999, First Christian Church became LifeBridge Christian Church.

Over the years, LifeBridge has always been about leading people in their next step toward Jesus. Beyond the weekend experience, people connect through Rooted groups, community-serving opportunities, and a wide range of ministry programs. You’ll find a welcoming place centered around helping people grow closer to Jesus’ love, hope, and grace.

Today

LifeBridge is busting at the seams — in the best possible way.

We recently completed a building fund initiative and have moved to three services to keep up with the growth. Story after story of people coming to know Jesus for the first time keeps coming in. Over 300 people have been baptized in 2025 alone. New families are walking through the doors. New life is everywhere you look. God is clearly at work.

We are deeply grateful for the faithful men and women who built this church over the past 130 years — their prayers, sacrifice, and obedience laid the foundation for everything we see today. And we are beyond excited for what God has in store for the next 100 years.

The best is still to come.

Location

“Longmont is a great place to live and work, as it offers a good mix of year-round outdoor activities, a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and proximity to larger cities like Boulder, Fort Collins, and Denver. Despite the area expanding rapidly, with many younger families relocating here, it somehow has maintained a smaller town feel. With easy access to the Rocky Mountains, there are endless opportunities for having fun after work and on weekends!”

Our Mission

We exist to introduce people to Jesus and lead them in their next step with Him.

Our Beliefs

What we believe are truths found in the Bible. Everyone is welcome at LifeBridge, regardless of whether or not they believe everything we believe. The following truths shape our teaching, culture, and direction. Our beliefs fuel all that we do as a church.

The Trinity

We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ is the second member of the Trinity (the Son of God) who became flesh to reveal God to humanity and to become the Savior of the lost world. The three distinct persons of the Trinity are all fully God; all of God’s attributes are true of each person, and together they are one God. While the word “trinity” never appears in Scripture, it is an accepted doctrine based on the Bible’s teachings as a whole. Throughout Scripture, we see evidence of the Trinity.

God The Father

The first member of the Trinity is God the Father.

He is the Creator, Sustainer, Ruler, and Redeemer of all things. God is sovereign and infinite, meaning there is no one or anything more powerful than Him, and he is without limitation. God the Father can be intimately known, but because of His infiniteness, He can never be fully known. But the good news is, God the Father can be known, and desires to be known by you, but can only be known through Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

Jesus is the Son of God. He is the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through him.

He is God in human form, who came to Earth as man, and He was both fully God and fully human. He was born of a virgin, Mary, and conceived by the Holy Spirit. He lived a perfect and sinless life in order to be a holy and worthy sacrifice. He was tempted as we are tempted, He suffered as we have suffered, yet He did not fall into sin.

He came to serve and not to be served. Jesus was betrayed, beaten, mocked, and crucified on the cross, where He died. Jesus’ life was not taken from Him by anyone; He gave it as a willing sacrifice for everyone. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin and death and showing His power over both.

After He rose from the dead, He was on earth for 40 days before He ascended into Heaven. Jesus will return one day to rule and reign forever, judge the world, and take those who follow Him to live in the presence of God for eternity.

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is promised to those who profess faith in Jesus; the Holy Spirit is the presence of God living inside each disciple of Jesus. The Holy Spirit teaches, counsels, and bears witness about Jesus.

He empowers those who follow Jesus in different forms of ministry; He gives different spiritual gifts to followers of Jesus for the purpose of ministry. He empowers prayer. He gives strength and empowers followers of Jesus to overcome spiritual opposition. He sanctifies followers of Jesus. He convicts the believer of sin in order for the believer to experience grace and be led to repentance. He guides. He gives assurance of salvation to followers of Jesus. He brings comfort to the believer.

The Bible

The Bible is the authoritative and inerrant Word of God; it is God’s revelation about Himself to man. It is historically accurate and internally consistent, telling one story of redemption pointing to Jesus Christ.

God used over 40 different authors to write the 66 books of the Bible; all being divinely directed by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is the living Word of God, applicable and relevant at all times, and is not only the measure and standard of truth but is truth itself.

Mankind

Out of all that God created, we are the pinnacle of His creation. Mankind is His treasure and masterpiece. We are the only thing that He created in His image. Through our sin, which is direct opposition to God, we have rebelled against God and separated ourselves from Him. We are in need of redemption and restoration to the intended relationship with God that we were created for. And because of God’s desire for a loving relationship with us, He extends an invitation for redemption and restoration through Jesus.

Salvation

Salvation is God’s plan for us to be delivered from sin and its consequences. It is a gift from God that can never be earned through good works or self‑improvement. Salvation is only given by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. This is how we are saved from our sin. Salvation is only attained through the work of Jesus on the cross, where He sacrificially died, bearing the sin and punishment of all mankind, and paying the price required of sin for all those who believe in him.

The Church

The Church is the community of all disciples of Jesus Christ, set on the mission given by Jesus to make disciples and spread the love and truth of Christ. A disciple is someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus. This is Jesus’ design for the Church past, present, and future. Disciples of Jesus should take an active part in the local church to worship God, to know God more intimately, pray, to make disciples of Jesus, to serve the needs of others, give

generously, and to be challenged and encouraged to grow in their faith.

Baptism

The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace through faith. Since the Church began in Acts 2, baptism always is a public confession of that faith to God, the church, and the world.

According to Scripture, we practice baptism by immersion; the Greek word used exclusively throughout the New Testament for baptism is “baptizo,” which means to plunge, dip, or immerse. Jesus modeled this form of baptism and commanded it, making baptism an act of obedience and faith. Baptism by immersion represent the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Our old self dying, being buried in the water, raised as new creation in Jesus.

Disciples who have professed faith in Jesus should be baptized, following Jesus’ example and  in obedience to the Scriptures

Eternity

Man was created for e…