Job Overview

Restoration Church exists to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples of all nations. The Associate Pastor of Student and Family Discipleship plays a vital role in advancing this mission by leading the disciple-making efforts of the next generation and equipping families to follow Christ together.

This pastor will provide leadership and vision for a comprehensive discipleship ministry from birth through 12th grade, with primary responsibility for leading middle and high school students. Through gospel-centered teaching, relational shepherding, and leadership development, the Associate Pastor will help students and families grow in their union with Christ, experience transformation by the Holy Spirit, and actively participate in God's mission in the church and the world.

In addition to directly leading Student Ministry, this pastor will provide strategic oversight and discipleship leadership to Children's Ministry through its staffed leadership team, while equipping and encouraging parents as the primary disciple-makers in the home.

The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature leader with a passion for discipleship, a commitment to biblical teaching, a shepherd's heart, and the ability to build and lead volunteer teams that help students and families flourish in Christ.

Job Description

General Pastoral Responsibilities

We see Pastors of Restoration Church as first, pastors to the church as a whole and then second, pastors in their specific ministries. As a member of the pastoral team, the Pastor of Student and Family Discipleship will:

• Attend weekly staff/pastor meetings.
• Attend bi-monthly elder meetings.
• Participate in church-wide events.
• Provide general pastoral care to members of the body.
• Supply the pulpit when needed (approximately 4–5 times per year).

Student Ministry (Grades 6–12)

The Pastor will serve as the primary shepherd, teacher, and vision-caster for the Student Ministry.

1. Spiritual Leadership & Vision

• Cast and implement a clear, gospel-centered discipleship vision for grades 6–12.
• Ensure student ministry aligns with the overall mission and theology of the church.
• Cultivate a culture of spiritual seriousness, relational warmth, and joyful obedience.
• Develop a pathway for students to move from conversion to mature disciple-making.

2. Teaching & Theological Formation

• Regularly oversee the structure and teaching of Wednesday night gatherings.
• Ensure teaching is biblically faithful, Christ-centered, and missionally applied.

3. Shepherding & Discipleship

• Personally disciple students through intentional relational investment.
• Provide shepherding care to students and families.
• Be available to families navigating spiritual, relational, or cultural challenges.

4. Leader Development

• Recruit, onboard, and train youth leaders (approximately 25–30 leaders).
• Provide policy, training, and accountability structures for leaders.
• Equip leaders to make disciples, not merely supervise events.
• Send weekly communication to leaders and parents to reinforce alignment and clarity.

5. Ministry Administration & Events

• Work with the Youth Ministry Assistant to plan and coordinate ministry events.
• Coordinate Sunday School curriculum and teaching schedules with the Youth Sunday School Lead.
• Ensure Church Management System (ChMS) updates and event registrations are accurate.
• Maintain consistent connection with local schools.

Children's Ministry Oversight (Birth–5th Grade)

The Pastor provides vision and leadership oversight for Children's Ministry, overseeing part-time children's ministry staff, ensuring alignment, health, and discipleship clarity.

• Cast unified discipleship vision for birth through 12th grade, ensuring that the children's ministry aligns with the church's theology, philosophy of ministry, and discipleship framework.
• Oversee and support the Director(s) of Children's Ministry.
  • Provide spiritual shepherding and accountability.
  • Help clarify priorities and time management.
• Provide high-level budget oversight.
• Assist directors in evaluating curriculum and resources.
• Provide counsel in complex shepherding or discipline situations when necessary.
• Occasionally observe children's ministry programming for accountability and encouragement.