Student Ministry Leader: Discipleship & Outreach

SBC Executive Committee; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Church is seeking a Student Pastor to oversee ministry for students in grades 6–12, coordinating outreach and in-reach efforts to guide youth toward a relationship with Jesus and spiritual growth.

Responsibilities include developing a discipling process, leading ministry teams, and aligning programs with church-wide vision. The role emphasizes safe, inclusive environments, weekly programming, and community outreach, with a strong emphasis on partnerships with families.

Qualifications

• Born again believer with a maturing relationship with Christ.
• A strong desire – a “calling” to serve God in this position.
• Experience leading people to faith in Jesus.
• Demonstrated genuine love and solid rapport with young people.
• Sensitive to needs and pressures of teens and young adults, with knowledge of possible solutions.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and teachable.
• Understands, respects, and supports the guidelines of church policy.
• Committed to 5 years of youth ministry to Westside Church.
• 2 to 4 year degree or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a student pastor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for student ministry and educate the congregation and leadership about the hopes, concerns, and needs of students in the local church and community.
• Provide leadership and serve as a shepherd to the Student Ministry leadership teams.
• Effectively create and communicate a vision for student ministry that is aligned with the overall church.
• Partner with other leaders in developing a comprehensive vision for the Student Ministry. This includes the spiritual, educational, physical, and emotional growth and engagement of student and their parents.
• Oversee appropriate communication, making sure that opportunities for connection and involvement are clear to students, leaders, and parents in the church and in the community.
• Be Intentional about integrating student ministry into the Sunday morning corporate worship service.
• Lead the Student Ministry Team to ensure that all ministry environments are continually evaluated and updated for age appropriateness and maximum effectiveness in reaching and engaging the next generation.
• Oversee the creation of digital ministry environments of connection and worship for all students and their families.
• Recruit, train, and inspire both paid and volunteer staff to become leaders in the planning and implementation of relevant, effective, and safe ministry environments.
• Develop and maintain a healthy volunteer culture and structure.
• Ensure that appropriate safety and security procedures are followed in the Student Ministry department.
• Oversee, plan, and coordinate Student Ministry programming throughout the week and year, including summer camps, retreats, and special events.
• Lead with the intentionality of inclusion and outreach to the community.
• Provide places of online connection and community for students and families.
• Develop systems of tracking and care for students, both on-site and online.
• Provide ministry connection points like online small groups for students and families throughout the week.
• Promotes cooperation with all ministries.

Skills

Faith commitment

Calling to ministry

Experience leading people to faith

Discipleship with youth

Self-motivated

Teachable

Policy compliance

Commitment to 5 years youth ministry

Pastoral leadership

Relational with teens

Education

2–4 year degree or equivalent

Job description

Westside Church is seeking a Student Pastor to oversee ministry for students in grades 6–12, coordinating outreach and in-reach efforts to guide youth toward a relationship with Jesus and spiritual growth.

Responsibilities include developing a discipling process, leading ministry teams, and aligning programs with church-wide vision. The role emphasizes safe, inclusive environments, weekly programming, and community outreach, with a strong emphasis on partnerships with families.