Student Ministry Pastor (Woodbridge Campus)
Job Summary:
This full-time position will provide oversight and leadership to the Woodbridge Campus Student Ministry.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide directional leadership in all elements of executing the Woodbridge Campus Student Ministry
Work with the Campus Pastor and Engage Team Next Gen Pastor to develop and implement Woodbridge Campus Student ministry strategy
Develop volunteer team for Student Ministry - recruiting, training, encouraging, and developing leaders.
Challenge leaders to grow both personally and as church leaders
Coordinate and oversee execution of weekly ministry activities
Work with other campus student ministries to align with the Chase Oaks student ministry purpose and values and to adapt programming as it applies to the Woodbridge Campus
Work with the Woodbridge Campus team to plan and develop training modules for leaders in their specific area of service
Operate ministry area in keeping with approved budget
Have a physical presence during weekend services to connect with volunteers, parents, and kids
Participate in campus staff meetings and assist Campus Pastor in any overall direction for the campus
Be an active participant in student ministry related activities
Pursue an active, growing relationship with Christ
Invest in college-aged students as well (includes plugging them into small group and service opportunities with high school / middle school students)
CHASE OAKS STAFF PASTOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commit to doing ministry as a team; develop interdependence among team members and be authentic with team members
Participate in and take responsibility for the execution of the Ministry Team planning process
Demonstrate consistent lifestyle and be of strong character
Participate in Pastor-of-the-Week duties
Be available to perform sacerdotal functions (i.e., weddings, funerals, communion, and baptisms)
Regularly attend and participate in staff and pastoral meetings and/or leadership development opportunities
Be available to assist other ministries and pastors with special projects or by handling specific assignments and non-routine matters
JOB PROFILE:
SPECIFIC SKILLS / STRENGTHS
Catalytic Leader. Requires leadership abilities to influence and follow through with plans through other people. High Energy.
Team Builder. Requires team-building abilities to invest in volunteer leaders, staff and set them up for success, and bring new leaders along.
Quality Manager. Understands their campus, develops plans, creates process and efficiencies so ministries run well, and people are cared for. This entails administration and being a problem-solving specialist.
Multi-tasker. Requires the ability to multi-task and work independently in carrying out assignments to completion.
Communicator. Requires an approachability and ability to effectively communicate in all three realms: one-on-one, groups, and even the church as a whole. This position requires relationship building with staff, parents and students.
Pastor. Has a heart for people and the ability to have teams and systems and personal3 space to care for people. Passion for groups and seeing people connect.
Carrier of DNA. Protects the unity and identity of Chase Oaks Church at their campus.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED
Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EDUCATION DESIRED
Minimum of college degree along with one year of theological education (Examples: College, Seminary, Open Bible Academy, BSF, etc.).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role will supervise the Student Ministry resident and a core leadership team of volunteers.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to speak effectively and understandably on the phone. The ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries regarding Chase Oaks ministries is also required. High attention to customer service.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook calendaring, and email
Basic knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Data entry skill & experience
Familiarity with databases
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting 5-10 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be asked to bend and kneel.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.