Student Ministry Leader & Discipleship Pastor

Great Lakes Christian College; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway is seeking a Student Pastor to lead ministry for middle and high school students, fostering environments where students encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and live on mission. You will provide spiritual leadership, develop adult leaders, partner with parents, and oversee programs, events, and systems that support a thriving youth ministry.

You will build a healthy volunteer culture, recruit and train volunteers, and coordinate with other ministry areas to ensure smooth transitions for

Qualifications

• Experience guiding youth in faith formation and discipleship.
• Ability to recruit, train and shepherd volunteer teams.
• Plan and oversee youth ministry programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead Student Discipleship: develop strategy, teach content, disciple students.
• Develop and equip student ministry leaders; train volunteers and staff.
• Build partnerships with students and parents to strengthen formation.
• Oversee student ministry environments and events, manage calendars and budgets.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Student discipleship

Volunteer development

Event planning

Team collaboration

Job description

Gateway is seeking a Student Pastor to lead ministry for middle and high school students, fostering environments where students encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and live on mission. You will provide spiritual leadership, develop adult leaders, partner with parents, and oversee programs, events, and systems that support a thriving youth ministry.

You will build a healthy volunteer culture, recruit and train volunteers, and coordinate with other ministry areas to ensure smooth transitions for