STUDENTS PASTOR

Engedi Church; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Matching 403b contributions

Onsite daycare

Job summary

Engedi Church is seeking a bold, Spirit-led Students Pastor to direct Engedi’s student ministry for grades 6-12, shepherding volunteers, students, and parents with a strong emphasis on vision and strategy. The role requires a dynamic leader who can cast vision across campuses and cultivate a culture that reaches beyond current students.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader, gifted teacher, and experienced in recruiting and developing volunteers, with a heart for collaboration across ministries

Qualifications

• Deeply committed follower of Jesus and committed to Engedi's beliefs.
• Affirms Engedi's core beliefs, mission, and life practices by action and example.
• Strong administrative, planning, and scheduling capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teaching gifts.

Responsibilities

• Champion the communication and vision casting of Engedi Students across campuses.
• Coach the Middle School Coordinator, Students Program Assistant and Students Worship Leader.
• Oversee planning of all Engedi Students gatherings and events.
• Teach a minimum of 65% of Engedi Students gatherings.
• Oversee and develop Student Crews, creating relational subgroups for deeper connection.
• Recruit, train, and develop interns and adult volunteer leaders and coaches.
• Oversee and develop student leadership teams.
• Develop and execute Student outreach and missional opportunities.
• Empower parents in their roles as spiritual leaders of their families.
• Create and oversee annual goals and budget for Engedi Students.
• Ensure the cultural relevance of weekly programming and events for students.
• Seek collaboration with other Engedi ministries.
• Carry out other duties to support Engedi staff and the Engedi family.

Skills

Deeply committed follower of Jesus

Aligns with Engedi’s mission

Administration

Communication

Teaching

Leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Team player

Church partner

Tithing

Life group participation

Job description

We are looking for a bold, Spirit-led leader who is passionate about reaching students and impacting a generation. Engedi is a growing, high-energy church with a deep commitment to emerging generations, and we believe God is moving powerfully among young people right now.

Our Students Pastor will believe the next generation is not just the church of tomorrow—they are a crucial part of what God is doing today. We believe whole communities change as students encounter Jesus, are filled with the Holy Spirit, and step into their calling.

We want a leader with big vision, the ability to turn vision into strategy, and a drive to reach far beyond the students already connected. If you want to spend your life reaching a generation and believe God can use students to change the world, we should talk.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Engedi Students Pastor will provide direction and oversight of Engedi’s student ministry, students in grades 6-12, and leadership and pastoral care of its volunteer leaders, students, and parents.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Deeply committed follower of Jesus
• Affirms Engedi’s core beliefs, mission, and life practices by word and example
• Effective administrative skills – including the ability to set goals, facilitate advance planning and effectively manage ministry and personal schedules
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Gifted teacher
• Strong gift of leadership and proven experience developing leaders
• Ability to recruit, develop and communicate with volunteers
• Aligns with Engedi’s vision to connect with people of varying ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Team player – humble, willing to defer to others, can lead under direction
• Is a partner of Engedi or is willing to become one upon joining staff
• Tithes
• Is in a Life Group or is willing to become a part of one upon joining staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion the communication and vision casting of Student ministry across all campuses
• Coach the Middle School Coordinator, Students Program Assistant and Students Worship Leader
• Oversee planning of all Engedi Students gatherings and events
• Teach at a minimum of 65% of Engedi Students gatherings
• Oversee and develop Student Crews (groups), creating relational subgroups for students and leaders to connect on a deeper level
• Recruit, train, and develop interns, adult volunteer leaders, and coaches
• Oversee and develop student leadership teams
• Develop and execute Student outreach and missional opportunities
• Empower and equip parents in their roles as the spiritual leaders of their families
• Create and oversee annual goals and budget for Engedi Students
• Ensure the cultural relevance of the weekly programming and other events for students
• Seek out opportunities for collaboration with other Engedi ministries
• Carry out all the above mentioned duties and responsibilities, as well as those not stated above, that would be necessary to ensure the success of the Engedi staff team and the flourishing of the Engedi family as it relates to the Students ministry.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in all monthly staff meetings (2 nd Monday of the month)
• Participate in all staff prayer meetings (every Monday)
• Participate in all Worship Nights
• Participate in once a month director meetings (4th Monday of the month)
• Attend all-staff and director retreats (four per year, two are overnight)

OTHER DETAILS

• Full-time, 45 hours/week position including vacation and personal days, cell phone reimbursement, subsidized onsite daycare at Holland Campus, matching 403b contributions, and healthcare benefits.
• Reports to Engedi Discipleship Pastor