Description of Position
We are looking to find a Student Pastor who will lead our church’s call to love and disciple students, grades 6-12. Our current Student Ministry ministers to over 100 students each week and we are excited about the future of our student ministry. Our goal is to have a new Student Pastor in place by August 1.
About Our Church
Tidal Creek Fellowship is a Non-Denominational church planted 14 years ago. Four years ago we moved into our present facility after meeting in a school for 10 years. Tidal Creek began with 7 families in 2002 and today that number has grown into a church that sees over 600 in Sunday attendance. Our heartbeat is to be a community of faith that takes seriously Christ’s command to make disciples.
Our City
Tidal Creek Fellowship is located in Beaufort, South Carolina. Beaufort is a small coastal town known for its charm, hospitality, history, beautiful marsh views, and military bases. Our small town is no longer a secret as Southern Living magazine recently recognized Beaufort as a “Small Town We Love” and in 2013 Beaufort was ranked #1 as America’s Happiest Seaside Towns by readers of Coastal Living Magazine. Our area is also expected to be one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. over the next 15 years.
General Description of Duties
-Our desire first and foremost for this ministry is to make disciples.
-Create irresistible environments for 6th-12 grade students that include: large group (worship) and small group (relational discipleship) experiences, and other special events.
-Seek to foster a missional heart in our students
-Develop a leadership team of students who are servant leaders within the ministry.
-Recruit, train, and develop a committed volunteer team to help ensure that each environment within the Student Ministry at Tidal Creek is properly staffed. Your job is to lead leaders, not do everything yourself.
-Manage financials with accuracy and integrity.
-Partner with parents by providing clear communication and helpful resources. It is essential that parents are seen as partners in the Student Ministry.
-Assist in the development of an annual budget for student ministries and also manage spending to stay within that budget.
-Function as a team member of the church pastoral staff that seeks to help minister to the entire church family as needed (hospital visits, weddings, funerals, etc.) and requested by Lead Pastor.
-Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
As far as can be determined the Student Pastor must:
-Be a growing disciple of Christ who is committed to making other disciples
-Be committed to personal and family purity
-Be a person of character and integrity
-Be comfortable with sharing his/her faith
-Be a person of maturity
-Be a team player with a respect for authority
-Be a servant leader
-Have a deep love for God and people
Education and Experience Requirements
-You must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
-You must have a minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in Student Ministry, preferably in the local church.
-You must desire to join hands with a church committed to “making disciples”
-You must desire for the Student Ministry to be integrated into the life of the church.
-You must love students and enjoy being around them….a lot.
-You must see yourself as an EQUIPPER and TEAM PLAYER.
-You must take your job seriously, but not yourself.
-You must have enough energy to keep up with the kid who had Red Bull and Skittles for breakfast.
-You must love the local church and believe that it is the hope of the world. (Bill Hybels)
