High School Minister

About Us:

Indian Creek Christian Church, also known as The Creek, is a Christ-centered, non-denominational church with a mission to "Love God, Love People, Make Disciples" and a vision to "Connect People to Jesus." Founded in 1977 and situated at its current location since 1981, The Creek is dedicated to fostering a community of faith and service.

Position Summary:

The High School Pastor leads and disciples students, equips leaders, partners with parents, and helps students grow in faith, serve others, and share Jesus. Our church of 4,000+ attendees has a thriving high school ministry with 150+ weekly students, 300+ summer campers, strong life group engagement, mission trips, and active student service.

The ideal candidate is a relational leader, gifted communicator, and passionate disciple-maker.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cast Vision and Lead the High School Ministry:

  • Provide spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership for all aspects of the ministry.
  • Evaluate ministry effectiveness and continually develop strategies that help students take their next step with Jesus.
  • Plan and execute engaging weekly programming specifically at Midweek (Wednesday evening)

• Build a Culture of Discipleship:

  • Lead a ministry that prioritizes biblical teaching, authentic relationships, and spiritual formation.
  • Oversee and strengthen the ministry's life group strategy, ensuring every student has the opportunity to belong and grow.
  • Create pathways that encourage students toward baptism, serving, generosity, leadership, and personal evangelism.

• Recruit, Develop, and Shepherd Adult Leaders:

  • Recruit, train, coach, and care for a healthy team of volunteer adult leaders.
  • Cultivate leaders who are spiritually mature, relationally engaged, and equipped to disciple students.
  • Foster a culture where leaders are known, encouraged, challenged, and empowered to lead effectively.

• Lead Exceptional Programs, Events, and Experiences:

  • Provide leadership for weekly gatherings, summer camp, retreats, mission trips, and special events.
  • Ensure ministry environments are welcoming, engaging, safe, and spiritually impactful.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, logistics, and volunteer coordination for all ministry events.

• Invest Relationally in Students:

  • Build meaningful relationships with students beyond scheduled church programming whenever possible.
  • Be intentionally present in students' lives through school events, athletic competitions, performances, lunches, and other community opportunities.
  • Model a shepherd's heart by knowing the pulse of our students and creating opportunities for authentic discipleship.

• Partner with Parents:

  • Encourage and equip parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their teenagers’ lives.
  • Communicate consistently about ministry opportunities, resources, and discipleship conversations happening within the ministry.
  • Build relationships with families through intentional care, accessibility, and support.

• Plan Events and Discipleship Opportunities:

  • Lead the planning and execution of camps, retreats, service projects, outreach events, and special activities throughout the year.
  • Help students discover opportunities to serve within the church and community.
  • Create pathways for students to deepen their faith and engage in biblical community.

• Collaborate with the Church Staff:

  • Work closely with the NextGen team and church staff to create a seamless discipleship strategy from childhood through young adulthood.
  • Participate in staff meetings, church-wide initiatives, and leadership development.
  • Support the overall mission of the church by serving collaboratively across ministries as needed.

Qualifications:

• A growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A clear calling to student ministry and pastoral leadership.
• Strong biblical teaching and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• A relational personality with a passion for investing in students and families.
• Alignment with the doctrine, mission, and values of the church.
• Previous experience in student ministry and ordination is preferred.