STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR/PASTOR

REPORTS TO: NEXT GEN PASTOR

RELATES CLOSELY WITH: STUDENT MINISTRY TEAM, ADULT SERVE TEAM, STUDENT SERVE TEAM, PARENTS

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME//SALARY RANGE $65k-$90k

WestGate Church, a non-denominational, multi-congregational church situated in one of the most diverse and influential regions of the world—the Silicon Valley—is seeking a student ministries director/pastor to develop and maintain an effective students program to partner with families to lead students to say YES to Jesus and passionately follow Him. This full-time role (Sunday - Thursday) may require occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays as well as evening hours.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.
• Understanding of and alignment with WestGate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.
• Embodiment of staff values: Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart.
• Exemplification of essential competencies: oversight, strategy, team leadership, self-leadership, chemistry, communication, execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency.
• Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others.
• Demonstrates strong chemistry, connecting well with people as a relational team player.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• For the director role, a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university plus two years of experience and/or training in student ministry, or a related field. For the pastoral role, candidates should have a four-year degree and at least five years of proven success in leading a healthy and thriving student ministry.
• Positive, professional, self-starter with excellent time management, balancing responsibilities while thriving in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and invest in team members' leadership and discipleship.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
• Exhibits personal and professional discernment and discretion.
• Superior communication skills: written and verbal.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a healthy and sustainable ministry.
• Recruit and develop an adult serve team and student leadership team - following the correct WG process.
• Ensure excellent student ministry as described in our ministry playbook.
• Implement discipleship strategies for the students of WestGate Church by providing guidance, mentorship and accountability.
• Build the community by providing opportunities and encouragement for students to invite their friends, Biblical teaching in a relevant way, and Life Groups for more in-depth studies.
• Be part of a team to prepare and deliver weekly teaching that will engage and encourage students in their discipleship to Jesus.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication with parents and students.
• Collaborate with the Student Ministry Team to plan and execute weekly/monthly/annual student events.
• Plan and execute a student outreach program, to reach students who are not currently attending our student ministry.
• Oversee Midweek & Weekend Student Service and Life Groups.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Student Ministry Interns.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS

Scale: (1) Low - (5) High

Motivational Leadership - “I lead through platform” - 4

Inspire action through platform leadership and motivational speaking

Strategic Leadership - “I lead through systems” - 2

Advance our mission through data, planning, execution, and reporting

Directional Leadership - “I lead through vision” - 4

Ensure progress by defining goals, key objectives and providing guidance

Relational Leadership - “I lead through connection” - 5

Foster growth and well-being through personalized connection and care

Team Leadership - “I lead through team” - 5

Build team by recruiting, training, scheduling, and celebrating contributors

BENEFITS (FULL-TIME)

• Paid vacation, holidays, sabbaticals, prayer, medical, and sick days
• Provide medical, dental, vision and mileage reimbursements
• Support for mental/emotional/spiritual/physical health through various partnerships
• Further educational learning opportunities (conferences, seminars, cohorts & seminary)
• Matching retirement savings benefit

LEGAL NOTICES - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for extended periods.
• Perform walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Navigate stairs.
• Demonstrate finger and hand dexterity for computer, instrument, and tool operation.
• Possess specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

LEGAL NOTICES - WORK CONDITIONS

• Operate in a professional office or church environment with standard equipment like computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones.
• Lead in settings with various equipment, cables, stage lights, loud sounds, and visual stimuli.
• Work typically occurs Sunday-Thursday, with occasional Fridays, Saturdays, or evenings as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. Acceptance of this position constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.