Middle School Pastor

Cornerstone is looking for an Associate Student Pastor who can help copilot the more than 200 students who call “The Warehouse” home. Cornerstone is a Non-Denominational ministry with an average attendance of 2,000 each weekend. The combined student ministry has 200 students with over 75 weekly youth volunteers. The Cornerstone Student Ministry meets in a designated building known as The Warehouse. The Warehouse is a 24,000 sq. ft. building devoted to helping our church reach and disciple 6th-12th grade students. The Warehouse has its own sanctuary called Stage 127, a full-size gym, a lobby with a video game wall, ping pong, pool tables, air hockey, a climbing tread-wall, and a café that serves up the best milkshakes in town. Our student weekend services include a time of worship with our very own Warehouse Worship Collective worship team, a practical & biblical message, and small groups by grade and gender with one or two adult small group leaders. Currently, we average 200+ students for our weekend services.

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)