The Christian and Missionary Alliance
Pastor of Student Ministries - Parkside Church, Waconia, MN
The Christian and Missionary Alliance, Waconia, Minnesota, United States, 55387
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Function
This position provides vision, leadership, and day-to-day oversight of Parkside’s student ministry (grades 6–12). This role focuses on creating environments where students encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, develop lasting relationships, and learn to live on mission. The Youth Pastor will equip volunteers, partner with parents, engage the community as an individual church and in partnership with approved life-giving churches, and builds a Christ-centered culture of belonging and spiritual growth. Mission / Vision
How does this position contribute to the mission and vision of ParkSide Church? This job contributes to the mission and vision of ParkSide Church through its support of the Lead Pastor. The Lead Pastor is the overall champion for the mission and vision of the church. As a result, his success is affected by the effectiveness of this position. This job also contributes through the effective leadership and development of aligned Youth ministries. Primary Responsibilities
Develop and communicate a compelling, Spirit-led vision for youth ministry aligned with Parkside’s mission and values. Establish a healthy culture of discipleship, worship, community, and outreach. Provide leadership to grow youth ministry in both depth and reach. 2. Weekly Youth Programming Plan and lead separate weekly middle school and high school gatherings that are biblically grounded, engaging, and welcoming to new students. Serve as the primary teacher of Scripture in ways that connect with students and encourage real-life application. Integrate small groups, worship, relational connection, and student participation into weekly programs. Develop where appropriate, personal, pastoral, relational discipleship connections and spiritual formation can take root individually and across all student groupings without favoritism. Create a clear discipleship pathway for students at all stages of spiritual maturity – utilizing John Mark Comers Practicing the Way as a foundational understanding of being with Jesus, becoming like him, and doing as he did. Develop small group structures and mentoring relationships. Provide and fully engage retreats, service opportunities, mission experiences, and leadership development environments. Recruit, train, equip, and encourage a team of adult youth leaders, drawing from both the Parkside Church body and Crown College students or those within proximity. Empower leaders to build relationships, disciple students, and facilitate small groups. Maintain consistent communication, coaching, and appreciation for volunteers. 5. Parent & Family Partnership Maintain regular communication with parents regarding ministry events, vision, teaching themes, and helpful discipleship resources. Support and encourage parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their student’s life. 6. Outreach & Community Engagement Build relationships within local schools, area sports teams, student interest groups and community spaces. Create welcoming, relational, and invitational environments for unchurched and de-churched students. Plan outreach events designed to expand the reach of the youth ministry. Encourage student-led relational evangelism and peer invitation. 7. Administration & Organization Manage the youth ministry budget with excellent accountability, integrity and stewardship. Oversee and engage healthy communication channels (email, church website/app, social media). Plan retreats, mission trips, service projects, and special events. Ensure adherence to Parkside and C&MA child protection policies, including background checks and safety protocols. Maintain a reliable and organized ministry calendar. Maintain an ordered and clean office space as well as all ministry activity spaces utilized whether short-term or long-term. Qualifications
1. Spiritual Qualifications A personal, healthy and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Commitment to the mission, purpose, vision, doctrine, and ministry philosophy of Parkside Church and the Christian & Missionary Alliance. A lifestyle marked by integrity, humility, teachability, and the fruit of the Spirit, etc. 2. Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in ministry, youth ministry, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). Relevant and vital experience working with youth in a church or ministry context. Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to lead, recruit, develop, and care for volunteers. Ability to build trust and rapport with both students and parents. Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities. Accredited with or willing to be accredited with the C&MA. Consecrated & Ordained with or willing to be with the C&MA. 3. Personal Attributes Relational, energetic, and approachable. Passionate about discipling students and reaching the lost. Creative, adaptable, and proactive. A team player with a collaborative spirit. Work Week
Full-time salaried, exempt (40+ hours a week, as required for healthy living) Hours: To be determined w/Associate Pastor Includes weekly youth gatherings, Sunday mornings, office hours, and special events/retreats. Occasional Friday & Saturday Special Events Holiday Services (All staff expectation) Compensation
Salary & Housing: $45-60,000, based on experience, education, and qualifications. Benefits: Paid pto; health care stipend; retirement match; cell phone allowance, expense reimbursement plan. Key Relationships
Other than your supervisor and/or team leader, who are the key individuals or groups that this position will interact with on a regular basis? Associate Pastor, Lead Tech, Support Staff, Worship Team Leaders & Teams, Children’s Ministries Team, Volunteers. What key volunteers and/or volunteer teams will this position supervise? Alternate Worship Team Leaders, Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Media Tech members To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position. If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps. This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website Please do not contact the church directly.
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This position provides vision, leadership, and day-to-day oversight of Parkside’s student ministry (grades 6–12). This role focuses on creating environments where students encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, develop lasting relationships, and learn to live on mission. The Youth Pastor will equip volunteers, partner with parents, engage the community as an individual church and in partnership with approved life-giving churches, and builds a Christ-centered culture of belonging and spiritual growth. Mission / Vision
How does this position contribute to the mission and vision of ParkSide Church? This job contributes to the mission and vision of ParkSide Church through its support of the Lead Pastor. The Lead Pastor is the overall champion for the mission and vision of the church. As a result, his success is affected by the effectiveness of this position. This job also contributes through the effective leadership and development of aligned Youth ministries. Primary Responsibilities
Develop and communicate a compelling, Spirit-led vision for youth ministry aligned with Parkside’s mission and values. Establish a healthy culture of discipleship, worship, community, and outreach. Provide leadership to grow youth ministry in both depth and reach. 2. Weekly Youth Programming Plan and lead separate weekly middle school and high school gatherings that are biblically grounded, engaging, and welcoming to new students. Serve as the primary teacher of Scripture in ways that connect with students and encourage real-life application. Integrate small groups, worship, relational connection, and student participation into weekly programs. Develop where appropriate, personal, pastoral, relational discipleship connections and spiritual formation can take root individually and across all student groupings without favoritism. Create a clear discipleship pathway for students at all stages of spiritual maturity – utilizing John Mark Comers Practicing the Way as a foundational understanding of being with Jesus, becoming like him, and doing as he did. Develop small group structures and mentoring relationships. Provide and fully engage retreats, service opportunities, mission experiences, and leadership development environments. Recruit, train, equip, and encourage a team of adult youth leaders, drawing from both the Parkside Church body and Crown College students or those within proximity. Empower leaders to build relationships, disciple students, and facilitate small groups. Maintain consistent communication, coaching, and appreciation for volunteers. 5. Parent & Family Partnership Maintain regular communication with parents regarding ministry events, vision, teaching themes, and helpful discipleship resources. Support and encourage parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their student’s life. 6. Outreach & Community Engagement Build relationships within local schools, area sports teams, student interest groups and community spaces. Create welcoming, relational, and invitational environments for unchurched and de-churched students. Plan outreach events designed to expand the reach of the youth ministry. Encourage student-led relational evangelism and peer invitation. 7. Administration & Organization Manage the youth ministry budget with excellent accountability, integrity and stewardship. Oversee and engage healthy communication channels (email, church website/app, social media). Plan retreats, mission trips, service projects, and special events. Ensure adherence to Parkside and C&MA child protection policies, including background checks and safety protocols. Maintain a reliable and organized ministry calendar. Maintain an ordered and clean office space as well as all ministry activity spaces utilized whether short-term or long-term. Qualifications
1. Spiritual Qualifications A personal, healthy and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Commitment to the mission, purpose, vision, doctrine, and ministry philosophy of Parkside Church and the Christian & Missionary Alliance. A lifestyle marked by integrity, humility, teachability, and the fruit of the Spirit, etc. 2. Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in ministry, youth ministry, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). Relevant and vital experience working with youth in a church or ministry context. Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to lead, recruit, develop, and care for volunteers. Ability to build trust and rapport with both students and parents. Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities. Accredited with or willing to be accredited with the C&MA. Consecrated & Ordained with or willing to be with the C&MA. 3. Personal Attributes Relational, energetic, and approachable. Passionate about discipling students and reaching the lost. Creative, adaptable, and proactive. A team player with a collaborative spirit. Work Week
Full-time salaried, exempt (40+ hours a week, as required for healthy living) Hours: To be determined w/Associate Pastor Includes weekly youth gatherings, Sunday mornings, office hours, and special events/retreats. Occasional Friday & Saturday Special Events Holiday Services (All staff expectation) Compensation
Salary & Housing: $45-60,000, based on experience, education, and qualifications. Benefits: Paid pto; health care stipend; retirement match; cell phone allowance, expense reimbursement plan. Key Relationships
Other than your supervisor and/or team leader, who are the key individuals or groups that this position will interact with on a regular basis? Associate Pastor, Lead Tech, Support Staff, Worship Team Leaders & Teams, Children’s Ministries Team, Volunteers. What key volunteers and/or volunteer teams will this position supervise? Alternate Worship Team Leaders, Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Media Tech members To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position. If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps. This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website Please do not contact the church directly.
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