Saratoga Campus Middle School Ministry Director​/Pastor

STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR/PASTOR

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NEXT GEN PASTOR RELATES CLOSELY WITH: STUDENT MINISTRY TEAM, ADULT SERVE TEAM, STUDENT SERVE TEAM, PARENTS CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME//SALARY RANGE $65k-$90k

West Gate Church, a non-denominational, multi-congregational church situated in one of the most diverse and influential regions of the world—the Silicon Valley— is seeking a student ministries director/pastor to develop and maintain an effective students program to partner with families to lead students to say YES to Jesus and passionately follow Him. This full-time role (Sunday - Thursday) may require occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays as well as evening hours.

• Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.
• Understanding of and alignment with West Gate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.
• Embodiment of staff values:
  Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart.
• Exemplification of essential competencies: oversight, strategy, team leadership, self-leadership, chemistry, communication, execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency.
• Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others.
• Demonstrates strong chemistry, connecting well with people as a relational team player.

• For the director role, a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university plus two years of experience and/or training in student ministry, or a related field. For the pastoral role, candidates should have a four-year degree and at least five years of proven success in leading a healthy and thriving student ministry.
• Positive, professional, self-starter with excellent time management, balancing responsibilities while thriving in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and invest in team members' leadership and discipleship.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
• Exhibits personal and professional discernment and discretion.
• Superior communication skills: written and verbal.

• Build a healthy and sustainable ministry.
• Recruit and develop an adult serve team and student leadership team - following the correct WG process.
• Ensure excellent student ministry as described in our ministry playbook.
• Implement discipleship strategies for the students of West Gate Church by providing guidance, mentorship and accountability.
• Build the community by providing opportunities and encouragement for students to invite their friends, Biblical teaching in a relevant way, and Life Groups for more in-depth studies.
• Be part of a team to prepare and deliver weekly teaching that will engage and encourage students in their discipleship to Jesus.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication with parents and students.
• Collaborate with the Student Ministry Team to plan and execute weekly/monthly/annual student events.
• Plan and execute a student outreach program, to reach students who are not currently attending our student ministry.
• Oversee Midweek & Weekend Student Service and Life Groups.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Student Ministry Interns.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Scale: (1) Low - (5) High

Motivational Leadership - “I lead through platform” - 4

Strategic Leadership - “I lead through systems” - 2

Directional Leadership - “I lead through vision” - 4

Relational Leadership - “I lead through connection” - 5

Team Leadership - “I lead through team” - 5

• Paid vacation, holidays, sabbaticals, prayer, medical, and sick days
• Provide medical, dental, vision and mileage reimbursements
• Support for mental/emotional/spiritual/physical health through various partnerships
• Further educational learning opportunities (conferences, seminars, cohorts & seminary)
• Matching retirement savings benefit

• Stand for extended periods.
• Perform walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Navigate stairs.
• Demonstrate finger and hand dexterity for computer, instrument, and tool operation.
• Possess specific…