Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Faith Bible Church in Cedar Rapids, IA as they search for their next Pastor of Student Ministries. Faith Bible Church is a Bible-centered community dedicated to helping individuals grow in their faith through worship, teaching, and fellowship. The church offers a variety of ministries and programs for all ages, including children's services, youth groups, and adult education classes. With a strong emphasis on the authority of Scripture, Faith Bible Church aims to equip its members for discipleship and service, both within the church and in the broader community. The church also prioritizes prayer and outreach, striving to make a meaningful impact locally and globally while fostering a spirit of love and unity among its congregation.
Shepherd Staff is excited to partner with Faith Bible Church in their search for a Pastor of Student Ministries. This pivotal role will lead a dynamic student ministry for grades 6-12, focusing on helping students meet, know, and serve like Jesus, with the ultimate goal of making disciples who make disciples.
Each week, they welcome around 100 middle and high school students to their events, thoughtfully designed for disciple-making and outreach. Over the past 26 years, only three individuals have held this position, reflecting the stability and support of our church community. They are eager to find a passionate leader who will continue to cultivate a thriving ministry for their students.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passion for Discipleship and Evangelism
- Developer of student leaders and volunteer teams
- Engaging and effective communicator grounded in biblical truth
- Highly Relational with students, parents, and volunteers
- Knowledgeable of Gen Z and Gen Alpha
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Pastor of Student Ministries oversees ministry for middle and high school students, fostering spiritual growth through engaging programs and events. This role includes leading two impactful mission trips each summer and coordinating the dynamic DNow weekend, providing students with opportunities to encounter God in transformative ways. With a team of long-tenured, deeply invested volunteers, the pastor prioritizes building a culture of student leadership, equipping young people to grow as disciples and lead their peers. Committed to evangelism and discipleship, the ideal candidate is a high-capacity, visionary leader who thrives on building meaningful relationships with students, families, and volunteers. This relational approach, coupled with a passion for developing the next generation, ensures that the ministry flourishes and students are empowered to live out their faith boldly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and conducting ministry activities to help students know, serve, and make disciples of Jesus.
- Training students in evangelism and discipleship while developing personal relationships and leadership skills.
- Creating and implementing long-term teaching and ministry plans aligned with biblical principles and the church's vision.
- Managing volunteer training and ensuring a proper student-to-leader ratio.
- Preparing and overseeing the ministry budget and engaging with parents to foster community involvement.
- Leading summer ministry trips that promote service and evangelism opportunities.
Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above. Take the first step by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button to confidentially make us aware of your interest. By confidential, we mean that we won’t share your information or interest with this or any other church prior to a full discussion with you and your permission to do so.
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