Students Pastor (Junior High) - Peoria

Christ's Church of the Valley; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ’s Church of the Valley is seeking a Students Pastor to lead Junior and Senior High ministry efforts, recruit and train volunteers, and provide pastoral care to families. The role focuses on growing student engagement, attendance, coaches, and baptisms across CCV campuses.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years leading a youth ministry, a related degree, and a proven ability to recruit, train, and retain volunteers in a church setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience leading a ministry of youth and volunteers.
• Degree in Youth Ministry preferred, however training or proven experience in the field will be considered.
• Athletic team experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Execute Junior and Senior High events and programs.
• Cast the overall CCV & Students Ministry vision with parents and volunteers.
• Provide pastoral care for families and coaches.
• Recruit, train, and retain volunteers for all weekend areas and events.
• Develop and maintain school campus involvement.
• Follow up with first-time students.
• Collect and report accurate weekly attendance according to established standards and deadlines.
• Plan and execute church-wide events (Kick off events, Easter, Christmas Eve).

Skills

Leadership Skills

Drive for Results

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Development

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Youth Ministry

Job description

The mission of Christ’s Church of the Valley is to win people to Jesus Christ, train believers to become disciples, and send disciples to impact the world. The Students Ministry supports the mission of CCV by shaping students to become Christ-centered difference makers. The Students Pastor will assist pastoring Junior and Senior High students through recruiting, training, and retaining youth coaches, as well as implementing Junior and Senior High school programs and events. The Students Pastor will also assist in growing the campus in all areas numerically such as attendance, coaches, and baptisms.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Execute Junior and Senior High events and programs
• Cast the overall CCV & Students Ministry vision with parents and volunteers
• Provide pastoral care for families and coaches
• Recruit, train, and retain volunteers for all weekend areas and events
• Develop and maintain school campus involvement
• Following up withfirst timestudents
• Collect and report accurate weekly attendance according to established standards and deadlines
• Work with the team to plan and execute various church-wide events. These may include, but are not limited to:
  • Kick off events
  • Easter
  • Christmas Eve

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

CHARACTER & CHEMISTRY

Alignment with our CORE Values & Staff Fundamentals

• Commitment to Excellence – We bring our best, every time. Excellence honors God and moves people.
• Heart for Evangelism – We will risk it all to reach one more. Jesus’ last command is our priority.
• Radical Generosity – We steward all things with open hands. The God who owns it all, gave it all.
• Integrity – We commit to zero gap between what we say and do. Jesus modeled integrity in EVERYTHING.
• Servant Attitude – We put others before ourselves. If serving is beneath you, leading is beyond you.
• Teamwork – We are fiercely committed to the power of teams. Jesus chose to work with a team. So will we.

Agreement with our CORE Commitments

• Must support the vision & mission of CCV.
• Must be/become an ACTIVE MEMBER of CCV
• Must regularly ATTEND WORSHIP with their family
• Must be an active participant in a CCV Group and consistently tithe
• Demonstrated maturity as a Christ follower

Fully engaged (or willingness to) in CCV Next Steps:

• Baptism-by immersion at an age of decision
• Worship-regularly attend CCV service with family
• Connect-participation in CCV small group
• Serve-volunteer somewhere within a CCV ministry
• Give-returning at least a full 10% tithe to the local church CCV

Competency

• Leadership Skills – is able to trust, coach, and guide people to influence others. Continually communicatesoverallvision and purpose effectively.
• Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Is action-oriented and displays focus, passion & initiative. Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done.
• Customer Focus – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
• Self-Development – Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.

Education and Experience

• 2 years minimum experience leading a ministry of youth and volunteers
• Degree in Youth Ministry preferred, however training or proven experience in the field will be considered
• Athletic team experience is helpful
• Software and technology skillsisa bonus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.