Student Ministry Pastor

Job Details

Calvary Church seeks a relational, spiritually grounded, and joy-filled Student Ministry Pastor who will disciple students in grades 6–12 to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. The ideal leader embodies a genuine love for Christ, a passion for youth, and the ability to build a ministry that balances biblical depth, authentic relationships, and joyful community.

This person will serve both as a spiritual shepherd and a strategic leader, shaping an environment where students encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and live missionally in their schools and communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spiritual Leadership & Discipleship
  • Create environments where students experience belonging, biblical truth, and spiritual growth
    
  • Teach God’s Word with depth, relevance, and conviction, helping students defend and live their faith
    
  • Foster discipleship through small groups, mentoring, and service opportunities
    
  • Equip students to live out their faith boldly at school, home, and in the community
• Relational Engagement
  • Be present and accessible—investing in students both inside and outside of church gatherings
  • Build meaningful relationships through visibility at services, events, and local activities
    
  • Partner with parents through regular communication, encouragement, and collaboration
    
  • Develop relationships with parachurch ministries, community organizations, and schools for
    the purpose of outreach
• Volunteer Development
  
  • Recruit, train, and empower volunteers to lead with excellence and care
    
  • Cultivate a team culture of authenticity, collaboration, and ongoing spiritual growth
  • Mentor volunteers and interns, providing feedback and support
    
• Programming & Event Leadership
  
  • Oversee youth programming for grades 6–12 at the White Bear Campus
    
  • Design and implement middle school teaching content for both campuses
    
  • Plan and lead meaningful intercampus middle school experiences (retreats, mission trips
    and other events)
    
  • Ensure alignment of teaching scope and sequence across campuses
    
  • Integrate fun and creativity into programming to engage a diverse range of students and
    interests
    
• Communication & Administration
  
  • Maintain clear, proactive communication with students, parents, volunteers, and staff
    
  • Manage logistics for events, budgets, and schedules with excellence and attention to detail
    
  • Collaborate closely with the Roseville Campus Student Ministry Pastor to deliver unified, high-quality ministry
    
• Team & Church Integration
  
  • Serve on the NextGen Ministries Team, contributing to the vision and direction of Calvary’s student ministry
    
  • Supervise the White Bear Campus High School Director
    
  • Coordinate and ensure execution of ministry logistics with NextGen Ministries Administrative Assistant
    
  • During intercampus middle school events and retreats, supervise the Roseville Campus Middle School Director
    
  • Coordinate with church staff to ensure student ministry is integrated with Calvary’s overall mission and vision

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates spiritual maturity and a growing personal relationship with the Lord within Christian community
  
• Deep personal walk with Christ marked by humility, authenticity, and joy
  
• Commitment to Calvary Church’s Statement of Faith and ministry philosophy
  
• Spiritually and emotionally healthy; models self-awareness, resilience, and grace
  
• Strong biblical knowledge and ability to teach truth with clarity and cultural relevance
  
• Engaging and relational—able to connect with middle and high school students alike
  
• Excellent communicator with parents, volunteers, and staff
  
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip, and lead volunteer teams
  
• Organized and dependable, with skills in planning, administration, and follow-through
  
• Team-oriented, collaborating across ministries and campuses

AFFIRMATIONS

• Affirmation of Calvary Church’s Statement of Faith and Covenant 
• Regular participation in public worship at Calvary Church
  
• Maintain membership in good standing at Calvary Church

PAY RANGE

• Compensation begins at $56,000 and may increase based on experience and education. Full range available on request.

Reports to: NextGen Ministries Pastor
Location: White Bear Campus (serving across both campuses)
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; graduate theological education preferred
Experience: At least 3 (required) to 5 (preferred) years of demonstrated experience leading youth in a local church or ministry setting, including volunteer recruitment, training, and program development.

Salary: $56,000 - $67,000

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