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Lakepointe Church

Student Pastor - Lucas

Lucas, TX · On-site

Prior supervision of other student pastors preferred Embody all Lakepointe Leadership Behaviors: * Love and follow Jesus * Honor up, down, and all around * Make it fun * Reject good for great

Church360

Church360 Student Pastor

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$58K - $68K/yr

The Student Pastor is responsible for the spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership of the student ministry at Church360. This role oversees ministry to 7th - 12th grade students, manages ...

Church360

Church360 Student Pastor

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$58K - $68K/yr

The Student Pastor is responsible for the spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership of the student ministry at Church360. This role oversees ministry to 7th - 12th grade students, manages ...

Slingshot Group

Director of Students

Brandon, MS · On-site

Pinelake Church is looking for a seasoned, visionary leader to serve as the One Church Student Pastor--overseeing strategy and team development for Student Ministry (5th-12th grade) across all ...

Church360

Church360 Student Pastor

Grand Prairie, TX

This role oversees ministry to 7th - 12th grade students, manages student ministry employees and volunteers, and champions the vision of helping students find and follow Jesus. We want you to feel ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for student pastor in the United States is $51,245.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Student Pastor is responsible for leading and mentoring middle school, high school, or college-age students within a church or ministry setting. Their duties include organizing youth programs, teaching biblical lessons, providing spiritual guidance, and supporting students through personal and faith-related challenges. They often coordinate events, retreats, and service opportunities to encourage students’ spiritual growth and community involvement.

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To thrive as a Student Pastor, you need a background in theology or ministry, experience working with youth, and often a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with church management software, social media platforms, and curriculum development tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, empathy, and the ability to connect authentically with students are essential soft skills. These qualifications ensure effective spiritual guidance, program organization, and meaningful relationships that foster youth development within the church community.

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Student Pastors often encounter challenges such as building trust with students, addressing diverse backgrounds and beliefs, and maintaining engagement in a rapidly changing culture. To address these, it's important to create a safe, welcoming environment, actively listen to students’ concerns, and use relevant, relatable teaching methods. Collaboration with parents, volunteers, and church leadership also plays a crucial role in supporting students' spiritual growth and fostering a connected community.
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Student Pastor - Lucas

Lakepointe Church

Lucas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Who you are:
You are passionate about building and equipping volunteer teams to disciple the next generation. You have strong communication skills and connect well with students, volunteers, and parents. Good day, or bad, people feel the love of Jesus when they are around you. You look for opportunities to help others find the way God has wired them and connect them to volunteer opportunities - not because you want something from them, but because you want something for them. You have a deep theological understanding that guides your decision-making. Sharing best practices and working on a team brings you joy. You're able to confidentially lead midweek and weekend programming.
What you'll do:
  • Oversee and provide opportunities for involvement in high school and middle school ministries: midweek groups, midweek programming, discipleship groups, missions, campus ministries, and special events
  • Build and develop strong lay leaders and volunteer teams
  • Provide spiritual guidance and support to high school and middle school students
  • Partner with Central Students to create midweek and weekend experience and execute the strategies created by Central at a high level
  • Participate in general pastoral duties as needed at the Campus for families and church members as needed (counseling, benevolence, baptisms, etc.)
  • Visit school campuses on a regular basis and attend student games, lunches, FCA meetings, and other activities that would provide opportunities to get to know and minister to students
  • Attend and help execute summer camp, mission trips, and other student ministry events throughout the year
Skills & Experience you've had:
  • Previous experience leading a large student ministry preferred
  • Leadership, teaching, counseling education/experience
  • Prior supervision of other student pastors preferred
Embody all Lakepointe Leadership Behaviors:
  • Love and follow Jesus
  • Honor up, down, and all around
  • Make it fun
  • Reject good for great
  • Whatever it takes
  • Love Lakepointe

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
By submitting my resume to Lakepointe Church for potential employment I acknowledge that if hired, I will be an employment-at-will employee. I will be subject to dismissal or discipline without notice or cause, at the discretion of the employer. I understand that no representative of the church, other than the Director of Human Resources, Senior Pastor, or Elder Board have the authority to change the terms of an at-will employment and that any change can only occur with written notification.
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Lakepointe Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. At Lakepointe Church, every staff member is expected to be a fully engaged member of Lakepointe. The ability to represent and uphold Lakepointe's beliefs and leadership behaviors is a job requirement, therefore, all candidates will be addressed on their ability to meet these requirements during the recruitment process. To gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs, please explore our website.
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Lakepointe Church uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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