Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

MinistryHub is honored to partner with Lake Ridge Christian Church in their search for a Student Pastor. Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to hello@ministryhub.org .

Lead, Disciple and Grow The Next Generation!

Do you feel called to walk with students in their faith journey? Can you see yourself leading a gospel-centered, relationship-driven student ministry? Are you energized by the chance to disciple and invest in 30+ students?

Lake Ridge Christian Church in Paris, Illinois is seeking a full-time Student Pastor to lead our ministry to 6th12th grade students. Were not looking just for a program director were looking for a shepherd, a leader, and a builder. This is a unique opportunity to pour into students, partner with families, and raise up the next generation of Christ-followers in a church thats committed to your success and development as a ministry leader.

Why Lake Ridge?

Lake Ridge is a non-denominational church with an average attendance of 300. We exist to help people follow Jesus in every season and stage of life. Were serious about the Bible, joyful in our worship, and unified in our mission.

As a staff, we function as a team. Were committed to collaboration, clear communication, and creating space for each person to lead out of their gifting. Youll be supported by an experienced Lead Pastor, a passionate ministry team, and a group of volunteers who genuinely love students and want to serve with you.

What You'll Do

As Student Pastor, youll lead and shape the student ministry in a way thats spiritually rich, relationally strong, and outwardly focused. You will:

• Disciple students by teaching Gods Word, building trust, and creating space for honest conversations and spiritual growth
• Lead weekly environments (large group and small group) that are biblically faithful, engaging, and tailored to students real lives
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers equipping others to shepherd students alongside you
• Connect with parents to support them as the primary spiritual influence in their kids lives
• Coordinate retreats, trips, and service opportunities that help students grow in faith and community
• Collaborate with the broader church staff to align the student ministry with the overall mission and vision of Lake Ridge

Who You Are

You're someone who:

• Is relational you connect easily with students and adults alike
• Is biblically grounded you love Gods Word and can teach it clearly and compellingly
• Is humble and hungry you take initiative, listen well, and are always learning
• Is organized and dependable you follow through and communicate clearly
• Is team-minded you know ministry is better when done together

What You Bring

Must-Haves:

• A vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus
• A sense of calling to student ministry
• Experience leading or serving in a student ministry setting
• Strong communication and relational skills
• Alignment with Lake Ridges mission, theology, and culture

Preferred:

• Degree in ministry, theology, or a related field
• Experience building or scaling a ministry team

What We Offer

• Salary: $35-40,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Retirement contribution
• Cell phone coverage
• Professional expenses (books, mileage, tools)
• Conference and leadership development allowance
• A supportive team, strong volunteer base, and a healthy church culture

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