Youth Pastor

VANDERBLOEMEN; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Church in Bloomington, Minnesota, seeks a Youth Pastor to shepherd 7th–12th graders, develop student leaders, and oversee the student ministry budget. You will collaborate with the Children’s Ministry and lead outreach events, retreats, and mission trips.

You will report to the Discipleship Pastor, supervise a part-time staffer, and have opportunities to preach in weekend gatherings throughout the year. A vibrant faith and a heart for discipleship are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a growing relationship with Jesus and align with Hillside Church's mission.
• Bachelor's degree from Bible college or seminary; ordination or willingness to pursue ordination.
• Experience in student ministry or significant ministry leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a gospel-centered student ministry for 7th–12th grade.
• Develop student leaders and disciple-making culture.
• Lead weekly student gatherings and partner with parents.
• Supervise a part-time youth staff member and manage the budget.
• Provide occasional preaching in main gatherings (2–3 times per year).
• Collaborate with Children’s Ministry for smooth transitions into student ministry.
• Coordinate retreats, trips, and evangelism initiatives.
• Build leadership culture and recruit/train volunteers.

Skills

Spiritual maturity

Mission alignment

Complementarian leadership

Relational skills

Communication

Organizational ability

Discipleship emphasis

Leadership development

Pastoral ministry

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bible/theology

Job description

Hillside Church is a growing, gospel-centered community in Bloomington, Minnesota, averaging 500–600 in weekend attendance. We are deeply committed to evangelism, discipleship, and mission for the glory of God and the flourishing of our city. As we grow, we are prayerfully moving toward becoming a church-planting church, sending out people and leaders to advance the gospel.

About the Youth Pastor

The Youth Pastor will oversee all aspects of middle school and high school ministry, including weekly gatherings, volunteer leadership development, parent partnership, discipleship environments, and mission engagement.

This role reports to the Discipleship Pastor and works closely with our Children’s Ministry team to ensure a clear and healthy transition from children into student ministry. The Youth Pastor supervises a part-time youth ministry staff member and oversees the student ministry budget. The Youth Pastor will also have occasional preaching opportunities in the main gathering (2-3 times per year).

The Youth Pastor’s responsibilities include:

Discipleship & Pastoral Leadership

• Lead a gospel-centered student ministry (7th–12th grade).
• Shepherd students through relational discipleship and care.
• Develop student leaders and disciple-making culture.
• Help students grow in rhythms of faith and mission.

Ministry Leadership

• Oversee weekly Wednesday night student gatherings.
• Ensure faithful teaching and engaging environments.
• Develop student participation and leadership opportunities.
• Shape a healthy and sustainable ministry culture.
• Recruit, train, and care for volunteer leaders.
• Build a leadership culture marked by consistency and mission.
• Equip leaders for relational discipleship.
• Communicate and partner with parents.
• Work closely with Children’s Ministry Director for transition strategy.
• Align discipleship language and culture across Next Gen ministries.
• Lead retreats, mission trips, and outreach initiatives.
• Cultivate a culture of evangelism among students.

Systems & Administration

• Oversee ministry systems, communication, and scheduling.
• Manage student ministry budget.

Qualifications and Skills

• A growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Agreement with Hillside Church’s mission, vision, and theology.
• Alignment with a soft complementarian understanding of leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree from Bible college or seminary required.
• Ordained or willing to pursue ordination.
• Experience in student ministry or significant ministry leadership.
• Strong relational, communication, and organizational ability.
• Heart for discipleship, evangelism, and pastoral ministry.

Essential Gifts & Skills

• Excited to help build a unified Next Gen pipeline.
• A shepherd who loves students deeply.
• A builder who can develop systems and leaders.
• Passionate about disciple-making and mission.
• Humble, teachable, and collaborative.
• Able to work across ministries and generations.

What it’s like to live in Bloomington, MN

Bloomington is often described as a comfortable and convenient place to live, offering a mix of suburban calm and easy access to big-city attractions. Located just south of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Bloomington has quiet neighborhoods, good schools, plenty of parks, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy outdoor spaces like Hyland Lake Park Reserve, which offers trails, skiing, and nature areas year-round. The city is also home to Mall of America, giving locals easy access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Winters can be long and very cold, but many people appreciate the changing seasons and active outdoor culture. Overall, Bloomington combines the convenience of urban living with the quieter atmosphere of a family‑friendly suburb.