Student Pastor: Relational Leader for Teens & Leaders

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Winder (GA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

River Hills Church in Winder, GA is seeking a high-energy Student Pastor to lead and grow a dynamic middle and high school ministry. The role focuses on outreach, discipleship, and leadership development in a relational, missions-minded church.

You will build teams, recruit volunteers, and partner with parents to shape students who pursue Jesus and serve their schools and communities.

Qualifications

• A self-starter who takes initiative and builds momentum.
• Highly relational—students are naturally drawn to them.
• Strong presence outside the church (schools, events, community).
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteers.
• Passion for developing student leaders and partnering with parents.
• A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus.
• High character and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, train, and empower leaders to serve in student ministry.
• Serve as the primary student leader and communicator.
• Invest weekly in building relationships with students in schools, events, and community settings.
• Lead weekly student gatherings and oversee all environments (teaching, worship, production).
• Organize and oversee student small groups for middle and high school.
• Develop and implement discipleship, evangelism, and pastoral care processes.
• Meet regularly with volunteers to evaluate and strengthen ministry effectiveness.
• Recruit, lead, and develop student ministry interns.
• Collaborate with church staff and contribute to overall church vision and strategy.
• Engage with other ministries and churches to continually improve effectiveness.

Skills

Self-starter

Relational

Volunteer recruitment

Develop leaders

Partner with parents

Growing faith

Job description

River Hills Church in Winder, GA is seeking a high-energy Student Pastor to lead and grow a dynamic middle and high school ministry. The role focuses on outreach, discipleship, and leadership development in a relational, missions-minded church.

You will build teams, recruit volunteers, and partner with parents to shape students who pursue Jesus and serve their schools and communities.