Student Ministries Pastor/Director

*Ventura Missionary Church* *Student Ministry Director/Pastor* Job Description *Job Title: *Student Ministry Director/Pastor *Reports To: *Family Life Pastor *Classification: *Full-Time, Exempt Position *Job Description* The purpose of the Student Ministry Director/Pastor is to help students live and share the transforming love of Jesus.
The Student Ministry Director/Pastor will do this by developing teams of adult leaders to minister to students, championing a thriving small-group ministry, creating weekly environments of teaching and interaction with scripture, and spending time directly with students on campuses and in programs.
The Student Ministry Director/Pastor needs to agree with Ventura Missionary Church’s Statement of Faith and agree to employment subject to, and conditioned upon, a lifestyle consistent with that Statement of Faith and the employee handbook.
This position must have a philosophy of ministry that is aligned with Scripture, with our Statement of Faith, and with our Core Values and Vision.
*Primary Responsibilities *_ __This is not a complete list of responsibilities and may be adjusted at any time by the supervisor:_ · The primary responsibility of this position is to effectively develop and lead two weekly high-energy, large group gatherings (one for middle school and one for high school) that emphasizes volunteer-led small groups, and supervising a discipleship process that results in the continued spiritual transformation of our students.
· Hosting and developing high energy outreach events · Providing on-going leadership and training to paid staff and volunteers · Partnering with Ventura Missionary School (VMS) to make disciples and reach students and families · Developing relationships with students on our own VMS campus and other local school campuses *Relationships* This position will report directly to the Family Life Pastor, work alongside other staff and ministry directors, and will directly supervise the following: · Student Ministry Assistant (25 hours a week) · Middle School large group and small group volunteers · High School large group and small group volunteers *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* · Have a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior, believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily-living, and be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions towards others.
· Strong Bible knowledge · Strong leadership skills · Ability to recruit high-quality volunteers · Heart and gifting for developing thriving small group ministry · Champion for teenagers and volunteers · Enthusiastic and engaging personality · Exceptional verbal and written communication skills · Ability to understand and relate to students, volunteer leaders, and parents · Ability to lead and organize adults and students into functional ministry teams · Lead and coordinate ministry initiatives · Strong work ethic · Problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques · Operate in a team environment, often working cross-functionally with other teams *Minimum Job Qualifications* · Successful completion of fingerprinting process and criminal background clearance · Minimum three (3) years of experience in leading a youth ministry of 25 students or more · Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree *Selection Process* The Family Life Pastor will supervise the selection process for this position, in collaboration with Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Human Resources Department, with input from a selected team of staff and volunteers.
*Compensation* The compensation for this position will be determined based on established salary ranges for a Director/Pastoral staff Level 2 Family Ministry on the compensation chart, taking into consideration experience and education.
The starting salary range for this position will be 66,560.
00- 72,000 per year and includes medical, dental, vision and 403b benefits.
*Appraisal and Review* This position will receive a 90-day review and an annual review from the Family Life Pastor.
The reviews will be in written form, using a review document approved by the Family Life Department.
Each review will (1) set objectives and goals for coming year, and (2) review performance and ministry objectives from previous year.
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23 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $66,560.
00 - $72,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 403(b) * 403(b) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person