Pastor of Student Ministries

Job Overview

The Pastor of Student Ministries provides leadership to both the Middle School and High School ministries of The Village Church of Barrington (VCB). The purpose of this role is to disciple students toward mature faith in Jesus Christ by making the gospel central to their lives, equipping leaders, partnering with parents, and integrating students into the life and mission of the church.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Vision & Leadership

• Develop and implement a clear, gospel-centered discipleship strategy for students.
• Help students grow in biblical understanding, personal faith, and missional living.

• Recruit, train, support, and supervise volunteer leaders and teachers for both middle and high school ministries.
• Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and spiritual care for ministry leaders.
• Develop leadership structures that promote consistency, accountability, and growth across student ministry.

Programming & Teaching

• Plan and oversee a comprehensive annual student ministry plan that includes discipleship, outreach, community-building, and service.
• Serve as the primary teacher for weekly student ministry gatherings.
• Ensure teaching and programming are age-appropriate, biblically faithful, and gospel-centered.

Shepherding & Pastoral Care

• Provide pastoral care, guidance, and encouragement to students and families.
• Communicate concerns involving serious student or family issues with pastoral staff.
• Review serious discipline matters with the Associate Senior Pastor.

Planning & Administration

• Create and maintain a unified annual calendar for student ministry.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and proactively with parents, students, and leaders.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead retreats, camps, conferences (e.g., Challenge Conference), and mission opportunities.
• Coordinate student ministry activities with broader church programs and staff.
• Develop and manage student ministry budgets in coordination with the Associate Senior Pastor.

Church-Wide & Pastoral Contributions

• Participate in broader pastoral ministry as assigned (e.g., preaching, teaching, counseling, baptisms).
• Take on additional responsibilities consistent with gifting, experience, and church needs.

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