About the Organization
Austin Ridge Bible Church is a growing, healthy, multi-site church of 8,000 located in Austin, Texas. We are committed to being a church that reflects the passion of God, and our mission is to pursue people at all cost, so they can KNOW Jesus, GROW in Him, and SERVE Him daily.
Category
Director
Description
Overview of Position
The Student Ministry Pastor / Director is passionate about seeing middle and high school students come to know Jesus, grow in Him, and serve Him. This person is a proactive, experienced leader who will set vision, recruit and equip leaders, and grow our middle and high school ministries.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mature, growing disciple with a consistent devotional life
• Meets the spiritual qualifications found in I Timothy, Titus, and I Peter
• Exhibits a missional lifestyle and mindset
• Possesses an undergraduate degree (preferred)
• Enthusiasm for evangelism, making disciples, and ministering to students and families
• Ability to work on a team towards specific goals in a mutually edifying and supportive manner
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, be flexible, and work with little supervision
• Capable and influencing team leader with strong interpersonal skills
• Familiar with current trends related to teens, parents, and families
• Understands effective approaches to student ministry
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker, with strong communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL:

• Create a balanced ministry through developing a variety of environments for students to come to know Jesus, grow in Him, and serve Him
• Develop and implement strategies, budgets, and goals for growing the ministry
• Create content for weekly large and small group meetings, and communicate with leaders on how to incorporate it into their groups
• Develop relationships with parents through regular communication, parent meetings, and individual conversations
• Ensure effective communication and promotion for ministry environments, including website and social media

TEAM:

• Expand the student ministry through recruiting and equipping new leaders
• Maintain good relationships with volunteer leaders and provide continual motivation, feedback, and training

STAFF/PASTORAL:

• Participate in other ministry duties as determined by the Lead & Executive Pastors
• Assist with the spiritual development & care of the HL campus congregation
• Cultivate good relationships with key people in the community (coaches, teachers, etc.)
• Lead other teams as necessary as we establish Highland Lakes campus

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Agrees with and commits to Austin Ridge's Statement of Faith
• Is currently or is willing to become an active partner of Austin Ridge
• Must agree to and pass a background check
• Willing and available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Under the overall guidance of the Elder Board and the Lead Pastor
• Reports directly to the HL Campus Pastor
• Member of the Austin Ridge Ministry Team

Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Close Date
Location
Austin Ridge, Highland Lakes Campus
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Austin Ridge Bible Church (ARBC) does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to Ministries. As a Church, Austin Ridge Bible Church is allowed by law to consider the religious beliefs held by applicants and employees.
This position is currently accepting applications.