Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Grace Church - White Lake, MI as they search for their next Pastor of Student Ministries. Grace Church is a warm and inviting church driven by a mission to shepherd people in their relationship with Christ. Sunday mornings are full of friendly conversations around the coffee bar, reverent worship, and immersive teaching. Their heart is to leave people better than they found them and be a welcoming space for all to meet Christ. Bolstered by a prayerful staff who invest deeply in the lives of the congregation, Grace Church is ready to continue impacting all generations who call this their church home. 

The Pastor of Student Ministries is an ideal opportunity for someone who desires to join a collaborative team, develop as a leader, and have the freedom to shape the vision of a church’s youth ministry. They will train up the youth in the Lord through teaching, worship, and conversation, all the while supported by a rich team of staff and volunteers. 

The ideal candidate will be:

• A person with a deep love for God, who leads with integrity, humility, creativity, and skill.
• A collaborative team player, eager to serve the church alongside other pastoral staff and
• volunteers.
• A shepherd’s heart, with a love for Jesus and a passion to see lives and communities
• transformed by the Gospel.
• Experience in raising up and mentoring leaders, helping others grow in their gifts and faith.• Theological and philosophical alignment with the vision and values of Grace Church.
• A supportive spouse, if married, who embraces and encourages the ministry.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multitask, manage time, and prioritize effectively.
• Proven relational ability, building and maintaining positive connections with people inside and
• outside the church.
• Comfortable with technology, including computers, media, and AV systems.
• A genuine heart for students, caring for their spiritual growth and overall well-being.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Grace Church is searching for its next Pastor of Student Ministries to shepherd youth deeper in their relationships with the Lord. This person will oversee both middle school and high school, partnering with an established base of volunteers. Gathering with students on Wednesdays and Sundays, they will disciple students and join with the leadership of Grace Church to impact the White Lake, MI community for Christ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pastor of Student Ministries will lead a team of adults who seek to help students become more alive in Christ, connected, and engaged in the world. He will be responsible for the evangelism, assimilation, discipleship, and pastoral care of the students of Grace Church, including CrossRoads (6th-8th grades) and Impact (9th-12th grades.)