Student Ministries Pastor: Visionary Youth Discipleship

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Student Ministries Pastor to provide strategic and pastoral leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (grades 6–12). You will grow students as disciples, develop leaders and teams, and cultivate environments where youth participate in the mission of the church.

Responsibilities include visionary leadership for middle and high school ministry, staff and volunteer development, discipleship strategy, youth programming, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience at a growing church.
• Licensed/accredited as a Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) worker or willing to enter the process within 6 months of employment.
• Must indicate agreement with the C&MA Statement of Faith.
• Must become a regularly participating member of ACAC within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (grades 6–12).
• Lead, develop, and shepherd the Student Ministry staff team and volunteer leaders; build a healthy leadership culture.
• Shape and implement a cohesive discipleship strategy for middle and high school students that integrates biblical teaching, small groups, mentoring relationships, and outreach opportunities.
• Develop age-appropriate teaching environments, gatherings, and experiences that engage students spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.
• Equip and mobilize adult leaders and volunteers to serve as small group leaders, mentors, and disciples who invest in students’ spiritual formation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with students and parents, fostering clear communication and partnership in spiritual development.
• Create and lead opportunities for students to participate in outreach, service, and mission that extend the gospel’s influence within the church and community.
• Steward the Student Ministries budget and execute administrative responsibilities (calendar, communication, expense documentation).
• Develop systems for tracking student engagement, attendance, and relational connection to strengthen pastoral care and discipleship pathways.
• Collaborate across church departments to integrate Student Ministries into ACAC’s life, worship, and mission.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Student Ministries Pastor to provide strategic and pastoral leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (grades 6–12). You will grow students as disciples, develop leaders and teams, and cultivate environments where youth participate in the mission of the church.

Responsibilities include visionary leadership for middle and high school ministry, staff and volunteer development, discipleship strategy, youth programming, budgeting, and