Student Ministries Pastor

Orchards Community Church); Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchards Community Church in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking a full-time Student Ministries Pastor to lead and vision middle school, high school, and college/young adult ministries with biblical teaching and discipleship.

You will recruit and empower volunteers, develop leaders, oversee weekly youth environments and events, provide pastoral care, and collaborate with families and the church staff to sustain a healthy, growing ministry.

Qualifications

• Clear calling to student/young adult ministry.
• Proven ability to lead and sustain a healthy, growing ministry.
• Strong biblical teaching ability with commitment to sound doctrine.
• Demonstrates theological depth and ability to faithfully teach Scripture.
• Proven experience recruiting, developing, and leading volunteer teams.
• Relational leadership with conflict resolution and hard conversations.
• Ability to manage multiple ministry environments with organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide biblically faithful teaching across student and young adult ministries.
• Lead and implement a reproducible discipleship strategy.
• Cultivate a gospel-centered culture focused on growth and maturity.
• Recruit, equip, mentor, and shepherd volunteer leaders.
• Strengthen and lead an existing team of adult leaders.
• Develop student and young adult leaders for ministry and service.
• Lead weekly youth ministry environments (MS/HS) and oversee Bible study.
• Plan and execute key ministry events (camps, retreats, outreach).
• Provide pastoral care and relational ministry to students and families.
• Collaborate with church staff and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Discipleship

Volunteer recruitment

Pastoral care

Budget management

Event planning

Youth ministry

Education

Bachelor’s degree (ministry or biblical studies)

Graduate-level theological education (M.Div / MA in Ministry)

Job description

Orchards Community Church

Position Description

Title

Student Ministries Pastor (Middle School, High School, College & Young Adults)

Hours

Full-time

Reports to

Lead Pastor

Role Summary

The Student Ministries Pastor will provide vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight to a thriving and growing ministry spanning middle school, high school, and college/young adults. This individual will buildupona strong foundationof biblical teaching, intentional discipleship, and committed volunteer leadership, helping students and young adults grow into mature followers of Jesus Christ.

This role requires a leader who is both a?builder and a steward—someone who can faithfully sustain a healthy ministry while continuing to develop leaders and deepen discipleship.

Current Ministry Overview

• Church size: ~700 weekly attendance and experiencing steady growth
• Four weeklyservices (three on Sunday and one on Monday evening)
• Weekly Wednesday night youth gathering (middle & high school): ~60 students
• Sunday morning youth Bible study: ~20–30 students
• Weekly Monday night college/young adult ministry: ~30 attendees
• Active and engaged leadership team of ~25 adult volunteers

This ministry has experienced significant growth in recent years and is currently healthy, structured, and supported by a strong leadership culture.

Primary Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership & Teaching

• Provide consistent, biblically faithful, and engaging teaching across student and young adult ministries
• Lead and implement a clear, reproducible discipleship strategy
• Cultivate a gospel-centered culture focused on spiritual growth and maturity

Leadership Development

• Recruit, equip, mentor, and shepherd volunteer leaders
• Strengthen and lead an existing team of committed adult leaders
• Develop student and young adult leaders for ministry and service

Ministry Oversight

• Lead weekly youth ministry environments (middle and high school)
• Oversee Sunday morning youth Bible study
• Lead and develop the college/young adult ministry
• Plan and execute key ministry events (camps, retreats, outreach opportunities)
• Create, find, and runage-appropriategames and activities

Pastoral Care & Relational Ministry

• Shepherd students, young adults, and families through discipleship, counseling, and care
• Build relationships with students in their everyday environments (schools, activities, community)
• Partner with parents to support spiritual development in the home

Secondary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with church staff and attend regular staff meetings
• Oversee student ministry communication and calendar planning
• Manage and steward the student ministry budget
• Lead or coordinate mission trips andspecial events
• Track ministry engagement and participation
• Participate in the broader life of the church (services, small groups, pastoral duties as needed)
• Continue personal and professional growth through training, conferences, and networking

Qualifications & Experience

• A clear calling to student and/or young adult ministry
• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a healthy, growing ministry
• Strong biblical teaching ability with a commitment to sound doctrine
• Demonstrates strong theological depth and the ability tofaithfully and clearly teach Scripture
• Proven experience recruiting, developing, and leading volunteer teams
• Relationally driven with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including conflict resolution and willingness to have hard conversations
• Ability to manage multiple ministry environments with organization and clarity

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degreerequired(ministry or biblical studies preferred)
• Graduate-level theological education (Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Ministry, or equivalent formal theological training) is preferred.Relevant ministry experiencerequired; candidates shoulddemonstrateproven readiness to lead a dynamic, multi-level student and young adult ministry
• Equivalent experience anddemonstratedcompetency in biblical teaching and ministry leadership will also be considered

Character & Calling

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ,demonstratingconsistent spiritual maturity
• Meets the biblical qualifications for leadership outlined in First Timothy?3:1–13
• Humble, teachable,accountable,and team-oriented
• Aligned with the mission, vision, and doctrinal convictions of Orchards Community Church