Pastor, Students

## Description

#### Fairhaven Church is seeking a **full-time Student Pastor** to lead an aligned, dynamic, and impactful student ministry at our **Springboro Campus**. This leader will play a key role in helping students **Find Hope in Jesus and Share the Hope of Jesus** with others, while cultivating an environment where students can grow deeply in their relationships with God and one another.

The Student Pastor will provide vision, leadership and hands-on direction for middle and high school students, fostering a culture where students feel known, valued and nurtured in their faith. This role requires a relational leader who is committed to developing student leaders, partnering with families and equipping serve team members.

#### **Responsibilities and Duties**

• Teach, organize and lead the Springboro Student Ministry weekly gathering for Middle and High School Students
• Lead the Springboro campus student ministry including weekly and special events in coordination with the Central Ministry Leader
• Collaborate with the cross campus Student team to plan, coordinate and attend all student events, camps, and mission trips.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with parents and students in both middle and high school outside of just Student events (Sporting events, concerts, plays, etc.)
• Recruit, equip and develop leaders to serve in Students
• Oversee and develop monthly events for students at Springboro including community and serving opportunities
• Serve as the primary communicator for Springboro Student Ministries to staff and serve team members, parents and congregants
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of project logistics for Springboro student events
• Connect with new students and oversee the management of the student engagement process
• Manage the Springboro student budget
• Be present and available during Sunday Worship services to interact and engage with students and parents
• Utilize the Church Management System to maintain accurate data and manage resource requests and reservations for Springboro Student Ministry.
• Assist with Springboro Campus and Church-wide initiatives as assigned by the Campus Pastor

## Qualifications

• Christian Maturity – a saving knowledge of and a growing personal relationship with God and the maturity necessary for nurturing the faith and character of others
• Culture Carrier – Demonstrate enthusiasm for the advancement of Fairhaven’s vision
• Learner – Willingness to learn new skills, systems and processes as ministry and technology needs dictate
• Efficiency – Achieves results that meet or exceed Fairhaven’s standards for work assigned, including attention to detail and thoroughness with excellence.
• Pastoral - Basic understanding of individual spiritual formation and the nurturing of faith and character in others
• Teamwork – Helps others and promotes a cooperative and enjoyable environment.
• Communication – Provides useful and timely information. Writes clearly and effectively. Supports and actively participates in open, honest, and respectful communication
• Technology Aptitude – Experience in Microsoft office and other software platforms

**Education**

• College degree or equivalent work, life, or ministry experience