Full-Time Youth Ministry

Position Description: Associate Student Pastor

Full Time

Youth Ministry

Job Description:
Overview:
The Cornerstone Ministries’ Associate Student Ministries Pastor, under
the guidance and in cooperation with the Student Ministries Pastor, is
responsible for visioning, planning, administering, coordinating,
supervising and evaluating the main components of our Student
Ministries.
Ministerial Responsibilities:

Provide servant leadership in helping to support and fulfill the
mission, vision, objectives and goals of the church.
Commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Loyal to Cornerstone Ministries, the Pastors and staff.
Demonstrate a commitment to Christian living, espouse a Christian
philosophy of life, and belief in the Christian Church and her
teachings in accordance with Cornerstone’s stated policies and
beliefs.
Assist others to cultivate intimacy with God and growth in
Christ-like character through personal and corporate personal
disciplines.
Assist in conveying Cornerstone’s message and carrying out its
mission and leading others toward Christian maturity.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership in helping to support and fulfill the mission,
vision, core values and goals of the student ministry and church.

Middle School Pastor Duties:

Assist the Pastor of Student Ministries in the implementation of an
all-encompassing Student Ministries program that coincides with
Cornerstone Ministries’ values, objectives, and culture.
Communicate the vision, goals and direction of the Student Ministry
to students, parents, and volunteers under the direction of the
Student Ministries Pastor.
Provide care, counseling, and spiritual direction to students.

Partner with parents to:

Help them realize God’s vision for their child(ren).
Help them produce students who are becoming authentic Disciples of Christ.
Help them guide their child(ren) to reach others for Christ with the
purpose of evangelism and discipleship.
Communicate clearly and effectively about what the student ministry
is planning and how parents can partner with the ministry to better
develop their child(ren).

Responsible for ministry to students in the church grades 6-12; with
focus on 6-8 grade students.

Develop age appropriate outreach and discipleship ministries for
local area students.
Identify and create ministry opportunities for students by
developing and promote vital ministry moments through small groups,
mid-week gatherings, and weekend services.
Ensure an effective plan for discipleship for students.
Create, organize, and lead effective evangelistic outreach events
targeting local middle and high school students.
Assist in scheduling, planning, and coordinating large group
services, weekend retreats, mission’s trips, summer camp etc.
Evaluate existing ministries to determine their effectiveness.
Recommend and implement changes to increase ministry effectiveness.
Provide care for 6-12 grade students/families, and volunteer
leaders/families as needed.

Responsibilities:
Volunteer Development:

Recruit, equip, train, support, lead and value volunteer leaders to
serve in Cornerstone Student Ministries.
Develop systems to equip volunteers.
Continually monitor opportunities to involve volunteers in ministry
functions within the Student Ministry.
Develop a clear process for welcoming, equipping and utilizing
volunteer teams.
Engage volunteers in development opportunities through workshops,
seminars, and other churches.

Social Media, Graphics, and Video Communications:

Take lead in the development of social media, graphics, and videos
to enhance communications of Cornerstone Student Ministries both in
person and online under the approval and guidance of the Creative Arts
Department.
Develop slides and videos using Planning Center and ProPresenter for
services, events, etc.
Create video content to promote/highlight Cornerstone Student
Ministries services, events, etc.
Develop and implement an all-encompassing social media marketing plan

Financial:

Work with the Pastor of Student Ministries in the development of the
annual ministry budget.
Adhere to financial guidelines and approved budget.

Education, Skills, Requirements, and Preferences:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, ministry related preferred.
Active member of Cornerstone Ministries within 6 months of hire date.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Become proficient in Cornerstone Ministries online tools such as
Planning Center Online, ProPresenter, Elexio, etc.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; prior
use of a Church Management database helpful.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for relating to church
staff and congregation.
Self-motivating attitude. (I.e. First to arrive and last to leave
mindset. Choosing effectiveness over activity.)
Ability to meet prescribed goals as established by the Student
Ministries Pastor and church as a whole.
Prompt and efficient.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Graphic design skills preferred.
Video shooting and editing skills preferred.
·Cleared Adult through Cornerstone’s Safe Place for Kids! Policy.
Model the highest Christian virtues and personal decorum. (I Timothy 4:12).

Compensation Package:

Total compensation negotiable based on experience and education
Entire package may be proportioned to accommodate the needs of
person (salary, retirement, or health insurance)