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Job Title:

Student Ministries Pastor: Life Community Church

Job Description:

Student Ministries Pastor

Effective: July 1, 2025 Exempt Status

Position Title: Student Ministries Pastor Reports to: Lead Pastor

Hours: 40 Hours/Week Employees Supervised: 1

About Life Community Church

At Life Community Church, we believe Jesus is powerfully at work—changing hearts, restoring lives, and

advancing His kingdom. Over the past five years, God has grown our church family to over 400 people,

and our youth ministry is now thriving with more than 90 students. Under Christ's leadership, we are

becoming a unified, gospel-centered community where elders, staff, and members share a common

purpose: to love like Jesus and live on mission together. The leadership is deeply committed to cultivating this kind of culture—one shaped by grace, truth, and Spirit-empowered courage. Inspired by Jesus' prayer in John 17, we aim to be known by our love for one

another, forming authentic relationships that reflect the unity and joy of the gospel. Our mission is simple

and compelling: to help people experience new life in Christ by KNOWING God, GROWING in

relationship with Him and others, and GOING to make disciples.

We are intentional about reaching our oikos—the 8 to 15 people God has placed in our everyday

lives—believing that through ordinary relationships, God is telling an extraordinary story of redemption. At

Life Community Church, we're not just growing a church—we're following Jesus together into a life of

purpose, transformation, and multiplying impact.

Position Qualifications:

Job Summary

We're seeking a passionate, Spirit-filled disciple to serve as our Student Ministries Pastor,

leading 6th-12th grade students to know God, grow in relationship, and go make disciples. With

a heart for gospel-centered transformation, you'll shepherd students, families, and volunteers to

make Jesus famous by fostering personal relationships with Christ through salvation, baptism,

and wholehearted service. You'll champion Life Community Church's mission and values,

partnering with parents to create a vibrant, Christ-centered youth culture that's both fun and

deeply intentional.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cast Vision & Lead with Purpose

○ Develop and communicate a God-directed vision for Life Youth Ministry, aligning

with the church's mission to make Jesus famous.

○ Collaborate with the student ministries team through weekly planning meetings,

executing programming, and preparing for trips, retreats, and conferences.

2. Shepherd Students & Families

○ Pastor Middle School and High School students by knowing their stories, praying

for them, and investing in their lives. Empower your team to do the same.

○ Build authentic relationships with parents, equipping them to disciple their

students and keeping them informed about ministry goals and events.

3. Teach & Disciple

○ Teach Scripture with clarity and relevance, leading the majority of Middle School

Ministry (MSM) meetings and overseeing High School teaching.

○ Create engaging, Christ-centered environments through Sunday mornings,

Tuesday/Wednesday evenings, small groups, and events that emphasize

discipleship and evangelism.

4. Empower Volunteers

○ Recruit, train, and lead a team of Life Group leaders to mentor students, facilitate

discussions, and model Christlikeness.

○ Equip volunteers to provide pastoral care and counsel students, referring to

trained counselors when needed.

5. Mobilize for Mission

○ Equip students to boldly share their faith through local outreach, service projects,

and short-term mission opportunities (e.g., Hume Lake).

○ Integrate students into the broader church, encouraging them to serve and live

missionally, blessing the 8-15 people God has placed in their lives.

6. Engage the Community

○ Invest in the Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero school culture by

attending sports events, meeting students, and supporting administrators or

teachers.

7. Contribute to Church Life

○ Participate in the weekly service review team to evaluate weekend services and

provide feedback.

○ Occasionally teach or preach in adult services and collaborate on church-wide

initiatives.

8. Manage Resources

○ Oversee the Life Youth budget, ensuring good stewardship while enabling

powerful ministry.

○ Plan creative themes and events that resonate with youth culture.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

● A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a field related to church ministry, theology,

or leadership. Ordination is preferred but not required.

● 3-5 years of youth ministry leadership experience, including supervising volunteers.

Skills & Abilities

● Strong ability to delegate, empower, and mentor volunteers and students.

● Clear, compelling communication rooted in biblical truth.

● Proven organizational and leadership skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.

● Emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset for team and community engagement.

Internal/External Relations

● Demonstrate servant leadership, humility, and a teachable spirit.

● Maintain a network of ministry contacts to stay informed on best practices.

● Represent Life Community Church's vision and values in all areas of ministry, fostering a

unified culture of love and mission.

Creative & Analytical Requirements

● Strategically plan and utilize resources, volunteers, and budgets.

● Design creative themes and events that connect with youth culture.

Leadership & Financial Responsibilities

● Lead and develop volunteer teams to enable life change in students.

● Manage the Life Youth budget with stewardship and accuracy.

Physical Factors & Working Conditions

● Light to medium work in an office setting with an agreed-upon schedule.

● Ministry often extends beyond a conventional work week, requiring sacrificial service to

meet the needs of students, families, and the congregation.

● Occasional local and global travel for outreach, retreats, or mission trips.

Our Values

● Biblical Faithfulness: Teach and live God's Word with conviction.

● Missional Living: Equip students to boldly share the gospel.

● Gospel Culture: Foster grace, growth, and accountability.

● Servant Leadership: Lead with the humility and purpose of Jesus.

Bonus Points If You

● Can keep up in dodgeball or shoot a jump shot.

● Stay tuned into what students are watching, listening to, and facing culturally.

● Bring skills in worship leading, tech, or video editing.

● Are passionate about Spanish-speaking outreach or multicultural ministry.

To Apply

Send your résumé to [email protected]. We're excited to meet someone who's ready to

lead students to know, grow, and go with Jesus!

Life Community Church is committed to stewarding its resources with integrity and transparency.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 annually, depending on experience and

qualifications. We're grateful to offer competitive benefits that include paid time off and schedule

flexibility that help support a healthy and sustainable life in ministry.

***This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the needs

of the ministry.

To apply for this job, please click here https://justchurchjobs.com/apply/5137

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Life Community Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Other

City, State

Paso Robles, CA

Description of Organization

Christian Missionary Alliance church in Paso Robles, California is hiring a Student Ministries Pastor

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