Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Why I Love This Opportunity

Church of The Commons is a healthy, growing church in beautiful Oviedo, FL. They are looking to hire a Student Pastor to lead TCStudents, which includes the 5th-6th and 7th-12th grade ministries. They will lead the TCStudents Admin (part-time) and the volunteer teams within the student ministry.

The Commons is looking for the right leader to join its amazing team as they continue to help people find and follow Jesus.

About This Organization

Church of The Commons is in Oviedo, Florida, northeast of Orlando. The church averages 550-600 in attendance with 50-75 students in the student ministry.

The Commons is led by the Founding and Lead Pastor, Clint Harrison. The church is all about helping people find Jesus for the first time and follow Him for a lifetime.

At The Commons, they help people find Jesus for the first time through gospel-centered preaching, first steps weekends, and local and global mission projects. They help people follow Jesus for a lifetime through small group discipleship, Bible and theology classes, serving opportunities, and more.

Position Description

The Student Pastor will be the primary leader of the TCstudents team. He will carry the vision of TCstudents and Church of The Commons to the staff, volunteers, parents, and students; and be responsible for developing a fun and engaging environment for students to find and follow Christ.

Key Responsibilities:

• TC56 (5th & 6th grade programming)
• The Wave (7th-12th grade programming)
• Team development, including the staff and volunteers of TCStudents
• Plan and cast vision for student events that are fun, engaging, and in line with the churchs mission
• Develop and maintain regular parent connection and communication
• Develop and maintain a presence at local middle and high school(s)
• Attend all required staff meetings and annual retreats

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• Bachelors degree is ideal, but not required
• Two years of experience working with students (ministry experience preferred) or solid internship experience at a large church
• Active walk with Christ and consistently exhibiting Christ-like character
• Excellent communication, preaching, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to cast vision
• Ability to innovate and adapt to change

Student Pastor Job Description

STATUS: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor

SUPERVISES: Student Assistant, Student Interns, Volunteers

JOB SUMMARY:

The Student Pastor will be the primary leader of the Student team. He will carry the vision of Student Ministry and Church of The Commons to the staff, volunteers, parents and students, and will be responsible for developing a fun and engaging environment for students to find and follow Christ.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development

• The Wave (7th-12th grade programming)
• Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly student gathering, which currently happens on Sunday evenings
• Take responsibility for weekly teaching and the ongoing development of a teaching team
• Oversee, develop, and train our existing team of parent volunteers
• TC56 (5th & 6th grade programming)
• Plan and coordinate TC56 programming, which happens on Sunday mornings
• Oversee our existing team of TC56 coaches and parent volunteers
• Team Development
• Recruit and train new volunteers
• Oversee TCstudents Assistant, who will report to the Student Pastor and
• assist with details and logistics
• Provide direction and care for the leaders under the Student Pastors
• influence, including the TCstudents Assistant, interns, and volunteers
• Events
• Plan and cast vision for student events that are fun, engaging, and in line with the churchs mission to help people find Jesus for the first time (evangelism) and follow Him for a lifetime (discipleship)
• Coordinate details for student events, together with TCstudents Assistant
• Plan and coordinate details for retreats and/or student camps
• Manage budget for events, camps, and all student programming
• Parent Partnership
• Develop and maintain regular parent connection and communication
• Equip volunteers to effectively partner with parents
• Provide support and pastoral care for parents and families
• Develop and maintain a presence at local middle and high school(s)
• Attend all required staff meetings and annual retreats

Necessary skills and requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, and two years of experience working with students (ministry experience preferred)
• Active walk with Christ and consistently exhibiting Christ-like character
• Excellent communication, preaching, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to cast vision
• Ability to innovate and adapt to change

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