JOB POSTING

DATE:    MARCH 16, 2010

POSITION:    STUDENT PASTOR

BASIC FUNCTIONS:  The role of the Student Pastor is to lead and coordinate the culturally diverse high and middle school ministries of New Community Church.  Particularly: (1) To develop both age-specific ministries to effectively introduce students to Jesus and help them grow to be more like Him.  (2) To provide a unified sense of purpose and vision that is developmentally appropriate.  (3) To organize student events that bring together the age, social and racial diversity in the student population.  (4) To provide opportunities for students to develop their love for God, one another, their unchurched friends, and a hurting world.  (5) To assist the church in bridging the generational divide by encouraging transformative encounters between students, adults and children.  (6) To shepherd the leaders of the student ministry by giving them ownership, rewarding them, standing up for them as their advocate while allowing fair criticism, requiring involvement in their lives as a spiritual mentor and friend.  (7) To develop a relational ministry model that takes the church outside the four walls and into the local high and middle schools, or anywhere students congregate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    A clear, proven full-time track record in leadership of a growing student ministry.
2.    4 year college degree.
3.    Strong public speaking skills.
4.    Cross cultural passion and proficiency.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
1.    An unwavering commitment to the vision, mission and values of New Community Church. Click here to review.
2.    A clear call to minister to students, and not see student ministry as just a stepping stone to the pastorate.
3.    A self-starter, able to work independently.
4.    Relational with parents and students alike.
5.    Ability to develop long term working relationships throughout the church.
6.    Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.

PREFERENCES:
1.    Spiritual gifts of Leadership, Teaching, Evangelism, Shepherding, and Apostleship.
2.    Degree in the helping professions including, but not limited to ministry, some seminary training.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME TO HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE FAX NUMBER (706) 885-0980, OR BY EMAIL TO HR@NCCLAGRANGE.COM NO LATER THAN SUNDAY APRIL 18TH, 2010.