Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida as they search for their next Youth Pastor. Morningside Church is a growing congregation with Wesleyan theology and an average attendance of approximately 800 people across three weekend services. Morningside is deeply committed to outreach, youth engagement, Christian education, and long-term kingdom impact in their community.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Growth-minded, with a passion to see students come to Christ and mature in their faith
• A strong communicator and engaging preacher who connects naturally with students
• A relational leader who builds healthy volunteer teams and partners effectively with parents

POSITION OVERVIEW

Morningside Church is seeking a proven Youth Pastor to lead and grow a vibrant ministry to students (grades 6–12), while also launching a healthy young adult ministry and serving as Campus Pastor for Morningside Academy.

This leader will step into a ministry with strong potential for growth, including access to 375 academy students in grades 6–12 and a committed volunteer base. The church is looking for a long-term leader who will bring spiritual depth, strategic planning, and relational energy to help the ministry expand its reach both within the academy and into the surrounding community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all ministries for students in grades 6–12
• Develop and maintain a weekly discipleship program for students
• Coordinate weekly student worship services, small groups, outreach events, camps, retreats, and mission trips
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams
• Serve as Campus Pastor for Morningside Academy (grades 6–12), including monthly chapel speaking, scheduling speakers, and developing Bible studies
• Start and grow a Young Adult ministry
• Manage the Student Ministry budget and provide financial oversight
• Partner with parents and other church ministries to support family discipleship

More detailed information about this opportunity will be made available to you once you click the “Apply For This Job” button. That step allows you to confidentially express your interest and gain access to additional insights about the role and church. By “confidential,” we mean your information will not be shared with this or any other church without your knowledge and permission, following a full conversation with one of our consultants.

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