Emmaus Job Posting

Current Opening:
Student Ministry and Local Missions Pastor

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.  They will also work under the lead pastors to facilitate a local mission presence in the city of Springfield. Take a moment to learn more about Emmaus Student Ministry and Emmaus Local Missions.

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.

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

  • Provide weekly and quarterly opportunities for the people of Emmaus to share their faith and to serve our church and community.

 

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.

 

Pay is $35,000-$45,000 year depending on qualifications and experience.

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.)