Job Overview

Overview of the Role 

We are excited to find the next leader of Westside Student Ministry – someone who loves Jesus and students as much as we do. In collaboration with our Family Ministry Pastor, they will cast & implement vision, gather people, and relationally minister to students (grade 6-12).

Westside Overview 

Westside is a 17-year-old church with 800 members located in the westside of Atlanta. Our purpose is to embody and preview the Kingdom of God from Buckhead to Bankhead.  Our Core Values are 

1. Prize the Heart: Jesus changes us from the inside out, so we seek heart change that leads to life change.  
2. Embody Grace: The way we live together in community is a critical part of how we communicate and experience the Gospel.  
3. Aim for Restoration: We work to break down every barrier that divides people, especially along the lines of race, class and culture.  
4. Cultivate Place: As much as possible, we strive to live, work, play and serve our neighbors on the Westside of Atlanta.  
5. Embrace Limitations: God gives us limits for our good, so we don’t try to do more than he has equipped us for, as individuals and as a church. 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

Create and implement a vision for impactful, Gospel-centric student ministry  

• Create a vision for student ministry at Westside, together with our Family Ministry Pastor 
• Bring vision to life through programs, events, and relationships with students and parents 

Lead Westside student ministry programs & events 

• Lead existing student ministry programs for Middle School and High School students 
• Lead and teach Sunday School with support of staff and volunteers 

• Plan & execute additional events through the school year and summer 
• Administratively support student ministry (e.g., teaching schedules, parent & student communications, up-to-date ministry calendars, Westside Instagram posts, etc.) 

Relationally disciple Westside students 

• Foster a compelling, gospel-centered culture for students, staff, and volunteers 
• Gather people through formal, programmatic events and informal get-togethers including a mixture of large group, small group, and one-on-one settings 
• Build deep and lasting relationships with students 

Recruit, manage, and support paid staff and volunteers 

• Recruit, supervise, and manage 1-2 Westside student ministry coordinators 
• Recruit & support volunteers for both Middle School and High School student ministry 

Faithfully and collaboratively serve as a member of the Westside staff & church body 

• Collaborate with Family Ministries Pastor to continuously improve student ministry 
• Participate in regular prayer, mentorship, accountability, and fellowship with staff 
• Participate as an active and attending member of Westside 

Qualifications (Faith, Character, and Experience): 

Faith:  

• A commitment to the Church and the Reformed theology as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith, including: 

• Deep conviction of the primacy and authority of God’s Word in faith and life 
• An abiding, intimate walk with Jesus that is anchored in the grace of God  

Character:  

• Fragrant embodiment of the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) 
• A Christ-like-ness that loves and includes all parts of the body (James 2:1) 
• A commitment to excellence, demonstrated by love of people, self-motivated preparation, organization, punctuality, creativity, and time management (1 Corinthians 10:31) 

Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Experience in student ministry (paid or volunteer) preferred but not required 
• * Ordination (or working toward ordination) required to be a Student Ministry Pastor