The Student Ministry Pastor will facilitate and oversee the discipling of students (middle and high school) at Emmaus. They will create time and provide a safe space for students to have community with Jesus and the Church.  They will lead these students to worship, serve, love, and grow in Jesus. Take a moment to learn more about Emmaus Student Ministry.

Qualifications:

• Strong relationship with Jesus as evidenced by spiritual maturity.

• Commit to and support the theological stances of Emmaus Church.

• Love and passion of seeing students accept and grow in their faith in Jesus.

• Demonstrates strong conflict management and public relations skills.

• Demonstrates flexibility and patience under pressure in changing and/or emergency situations.

• Demonstrates an ability to recruit and lead a student ministry leadership team.
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or student ministry or equivalent experience and training preferred.

• Experience in recruiting volunteers and developing teams preferred.

Reports to:

• Co-Lead Pastor over youth ministry

Responsibilities:

• Create and lead a weekly worship service with worship and teaching.

• Create a leadership team to assist in discipleship and general serving.

• Lead and delegate leaders for small groups/bible study.

• Regularly meet with students throughout the week/ attend events on campus

• Organize events to facilitate community.

• Organize 2-3 retreats a year (Fall, Spring, Summer)

• Create ways for students to serve the community.

• Lead an annual mission trip for students.

• Create a social media presence for student ministry at Emmaus.

• Weekly office hours and staff meetings
  

 Additional Information and responsibilities:    

• Wednesday night, Friday night, special events and Sunday service times along with in office hours will be required.         

• Assist with the organization of any church service and special event.             

• Create community-building initiatives.                

• Brainstorm new ideas on how Emmaus can connect with others to share the hope of Jesus.

    

Note: The above duties are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Emmaus Church is growing. Therefore, as the church continues to grow, additional duties may be assigned from time to time as circumstances dictate.

To Apply: 

Please send an email to Emmaus Church at information@emmausspringfield.com the subject line “Student Ministry Pastor Application” with the following attachments: 

1. Your resumé

2. A recent photo of you (and your family if you wish)

3. Links to any relevant material (video, audio, references, portfolios, etc.)