Ridgecrest cares deeply for our families! We desire to equip families to lead their kids and teenagers to Know God, Serve Others, and Reach our World. We have a great team and are looking to add someone who has a passion for student ministry. Our Student Pastor will oversee all aspects of our student ministry (6th-12th). If you have a passion for student ministry and are looking for the opportunity to grow a ministry of students who love Jesus, we can't wait to hear from you!
- Plan and implement a comprehensive strategy for reaching students at Ridgecrest and in our community with the Gospel.
- Communicate regularly and intentionally with parents to foster cooperation in the spiritual development of students.
- Recruit, train, and equip volunteers for Student Life Groups and other activities.
- Collaborate with Discipleship Pastor to select curriculum used in Student Ministry to ensure Biblical soundness and fit within the overall direction of Ridgecrest.
- Integrate students into missions as a part of Ridgecrest's overall missions’ program.
- Plan and give leadership to student corporate worship opportunities.
- Develop and execute a specific follow-up plan for students who make professions of faith and for guests in Student Ministry.
- Be available to meet with students and/or their families to discuss life issues from a Biblical perspective.
- Lead Ridgecrest to engage on the various school campuses, using existing relationships and developing new ones.
- Work with parents and students to ensure input in the planning process, meeting regularly (at least quarterly) or as needed.
- In cooperation with other staff and volunteers, provide opportunities for Biblically-sound training in parenting-related topics to help facilitate understanding with teens in areas of spiritual, emotional, physical, relational development.
- Supervise Student Ministry employees and volunteers.
- Work closely with other age-level staff to assure smooth transitions between ministry areas and unifying vision (Children to Middle School, Middle to High School, High School to College, etc.).
- Develop an appropriate budget for the functions of the Student Ministry.
- Work with the church staff and other leaders to provide leadership, direction, and vision-casting for the church.
- All other duties as assigned.
Please visit https://ridgecrest.net/studentpastor2024 to view the complete job description and instructions to apply.
