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South Bay Church

Student Pastor or Director

South Bay Church, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Reports to: Next Gen Pastor

Department: Next Gen / NSJ Campus

Level: Director / Pastor

POSITION SUMMARY: The Echo Students Pastor provides vision and leadership for middle and high school ministries, prioritizing the development of adult/student leaders and volunteers to shepherd the rising generation toward spiritual formation and create environments where students encounter Jesus and grow as disciples.

Partnering closely with parents, the Student Pastor supports families in nurturing students’ spiritual growth. The pastor develops and implements strategic initiatives to reach students in our region, fostering involvement in gatherings, events, camps, and outreach opportunities that reflect Echo Church’s mission and vision.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 2-5 years leading a growing student ministry.

Experience reaching students beyond the walls of the church.

Ability to recruit, develop, and multiply volunteer team members.

Ability to effectively teach students in a large group format.

Ability to coach and equip student directors / pastors on other campuses.

Ability to build effective communication and partnerships with parents.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, complex, multi-campus environment.

Ability to exhibit personal and professional discernment and discretion.

Strong planner with the ability to think creatively, strategically and work ahead.

Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.

Alignment with Echo vision, culture and philosophy of ministry.

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leading and overseeing student gatherings at the North San Jose campus with a focus on relational discipleship, reaching unchurched students, and curating Spirit-filled experiences.

Building, equipping, and training a team of adult and student leaders to multiply the impact of student ministry across schools, families, and the broader community.

Creating strategies for outreach and evangelism to engage students beyond the church campus.

Partnering with parents to support the faith formation and holistic development of students.

Championing initiatives leadership development, discipleship, community impact, and service opportunities for students.

Organizing, planning, and participating in events, retreats, and mission experiences that connect students with Jesus and each other.

Shaping the Student Ministry culture of all our campuses by creating a model experience at the North San Jose Campus and training leaders at different campuses.

CHARACTER:

Passionate relationship with Jesus and depth with spiritual practices.

Lives a life of integrity, honesty, humility, and purity.

Kingdom-mindset willing to joyfully work with other churches in our region.

Above reproach in interactions with students, parents, and other leaders.

Trust and dependability in follow through on roles and assignments.

Communicates to all teams and leaders promptly and with respect.

Able to receive constructive feedback graciously and implement for change.

Excels at team approach for planning services and creative elements.

Able to navigate conflict well and initiate follow up conversations to protect healthy relationships.

Echo.Church ministerial duties To receive Housing Allowance, a pastor must be willing to perform these duties:

Praying for and giving spiritual advice to others

Leading others to worship by helping them serve with their gifts

Teaching and leading Echo Groups

Sharing the Gospel message with clarity

Performing baptisms, funerals, and serving communion

Officiating wedding ceremonies

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