Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Grace Bible Church in La Vernia, TX as they search for their next Student Pastor. Grace Bible Church was founded to glorify God by making disciples who love Him and others. Located in the rapidly growing community of La Vernia, TX, GBC is a multi-campus church with a strong presence in its local area. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, intergenerational connection, and emphasis on children’s and youth ministries, the church prioritizes excellence in worship and discipleship. 

The Student Pastor will be someone with a vision to reach and disciple junior and senior high students, overseeing the implementation of ministry activities that encourage and support their spiritual growth. This individual will be called to think creatively and lead boldly, helping make Grace’s Student Ministry a destination for students across the surrounding communities—a place where students are drawn not just by events, but by meaningful relationships, gospel-centered teaching, and authentic community.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Visionary & Developer for Long-Term Growth
• Bold, Biblically Grounded Teacher & Communicator 
• Relational Shepherd with Presence and Approachability
• Developer of Teams and Discipler of Leaders
• Creative, Missional Innovator

POSITION OVERVIEW

Grace Bible Church is seeking an experienced, relationally-gifted student pastor with 3-5 years of prior ministry experience to lead their vibrant student community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong biblical foundation and demonstrate creativity in developing innovative programming to make Grace Bible a "destination" student ministry in their region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a vibrant and outward-facing Student Ministry that identifies the needs and interests of junior and senior high students, positioning it as a destination ministry for students across surrounding communities. Lead with gospel-centered creativity that invites engagement, belonging, and future impact.
• Cultivate strong visibility and engagement in local schools through on-campus presence, student involvement, and strategic relationships with administrators, staff, and student leaders.
• Lead and creatively shape Sunday morning Bible study and the midweek gathering to reflect cultural relevance, relational energy, and biblical depth—leveraging these environments to attract and retain students from within and beyond the church.
• Participate in all levels of Leadershift (our in-house leadership development program) bringing innovative thinking and leadership development to coaches and coordinators across Sunday, Wednesday, and special events.
• Work closely with coordinators and coaches to ensure the effective recruiting, training, and ongoing discipleship of small group leaders and special events volunteers.
• Support parents by providing resources in the areas of baptism/salvation and parenting students in our current culture.