STUDENT PASTOR Southwest Community Church | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000 + Benefits Package
Position Summary Southwest Community Church is prayerfully seeking a gifted, called, and theologically grounded Student Pastor to lead and shepherd our ministries from sixth through twelfth grade. As our church grows and prepares to move into a new facility, we are looking for a full-time leader who can provide vision, care, and direction for the next generation.
Primary Responsibilities • Lead Student Ministry: Provide direct leadership for middle and high school ministry, including weekly gatherings, small groups, discipleship, student relationships, and special events. • Develop Next Generation Ministries: Work with staff and ministry leaders to strengthen a clear discipleship pathway from childhood through young adulthood. • Equip Leaders and Parents: Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers within the Student Ministry. Build partnerships with parents, equipping them as disciple-makers in their homes. • Create Healthy Ministry Environments: Cultivate safe, welcoming, Christ-centered spaces where students can grow in biblical truth, community, and faith. • Clear Communication: Maintain clear, consistent communication with families, volunteers, and staff through social media, email, and churchwide tools. • Ministry Stewardship: Oversee ministry planning, calendars, budgets, and special events—including camps, retreats, and mission trips. • Churchwide Partnership: Partner with pastors and staff to align Next Generation ministries with SWCC's mission, vision, and leadership philosophy.
Qualifications & Character • Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a consistent Christian walk, and a heart for discipleship. • Firm alignment with SBC theology (must affirm Baptist Faith and Message 2000) and SWCC's mission, vision, and leadership philosophy. • Strong teaching, leadership, and theological discernment. • Ability to communicate and navigate conflict with wisdom and care. • Ability to build teams, develop leaders, and care well for people. • Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple ministry areas. • Willingness to become a member of SWCC upon hire or within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Education & Experience • Undergraduate degree, required. Theological or seminary training, preferred. • 3-5+ years of fruitful ministry experience in a church setting, preferred.
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