Student Pastor

Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossway Church in Virginia Beach seeks a Student Pastor to lead and vision a dynamic student ministry for middle and high school students. The role emphasizes relational leadership, gospel-centered teaching, and partnership with parents and volunteers to make disciples who grow in faith and share grace.

The ideal candidate will model Christ-like character, actively engage unchurched students, and collaborate with a ministry team to fulfill Crossway’s mission to glorify God by making disciples

Qualifications

• Experience leading student ministry or youth work.
• Strong relational and communication skills.
• Commitment to biblical teaching and discipleship.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and vision for Crossway’s student ministry, including middle school and high school students.
• Plan, prepare, and implement ministry that encourages students to gather, grow, give, go, and experience grace.
• Serve as the primary Bible teacher in the Student Ministry and participate in broader Crossway preaching opportunities as appropriate.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and parents that encourage personal relationships with Jesus Christ and Christ-centered community.
• Recruit, train, equip, and mobilize adult volunteers and student leaders.
• Plan and oversee student ministry events, including camp, retreats, mid-week gatherings, Life Groups, outreach events, surf days, and missions.
• Lead the development and expansion of student small groups and discipleship strategies, including baptism and evangelism goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to partner with parents in discipling their families.
• Develop student leaders who embrace Christ, His Church, and a lifestyle of service.
• Develop a strategy for maintaining a gospel presence in area middle schools and high schools.
• Oversee the student ministry budget, calendar, and communications, including website, social media, email, and text.
• Work collaboratively with the Crossway Ministry Team and support the church's overall mission, vision, and philosophy of ministry.

Job description

Student Pastor

The Student Pastor at Crossway Church is a highly relational, visionary leader and dynamic communicator who can relate biblical truth to middle and high school students. The ideal candidate works well with a team and connects naturally with students and their parents in a way that fulfills Crossway’s mission to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ who go and make disciples.

Christ-like character, a genuine passion for Jesus and students, and proven experience reaching unchurched students are essential.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and vision for Crossway’s student ministry, including middle school and high school students.
• Plan, prepare, and implement ministry that encourages students togather, grow, give, go, and experience grace.
• Serve as the primary Bible teacher in the Student Ministry and participate in broader Crossway preaching opportunities as appropriate.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and parents that encourage personal relationships with Jesus Christ and Christ-centered community.
• Recruit, train, equip, and mobilize adult volunteers and student leaders.
• Plan and oversee student ministry events, including camp, retreats, mid-week gatherings, Life Groups, outreach events, surf days, and missions.
• Lead the development and expansion of student small groups and discipleship strategies, including baptism and evangelism goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to partner with parents in discipling their families.
• Develop student leaders who embrace Christ, His Church, and a lifestyle of service.
• Develop a strategy for maintaining a gospel presence in area middle schools and high schools.
• Oversee the student ministry budget, calendar, and communications, including website, social media, email, and text.
• Work collaboratively with the Crossway Ministry Team and support the church's overall mission, vision, and philosophy of ministry.

Other Responsibilities and Expectations

• Pray regularly for students, families, volunteers, the church, and the community.
• Attend weekly staff chapel.
• Pursue spiritual growth through personal Bible study, prayer, worship, and Christian community.
• Participate actively in the overall life of Crossway Church and in a neighborhood group.
• Participate financially in the life of the church through regular giving.
• Be a team player and maintain the unity of the body.
• Enthusiastically support and live out the mission, vision, and strategy of Crossway Church.
• Abide by the Crossway Ministry Team Covenant.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to:Executive Pastor

Position

Full-Time