Snapshot

Denomination: Non-Denominational

Weekly Attendance:  1,200

Location: Clifton Park, NY

The Role: Student Pastor

Meet Starpoint Church:

At  Starpoint Church, everyone’s welcome. Starpoint’s mission has always been about people joining together to share & show the love of Jesus with everyone they know.

About the Student Pastor:

We are looking for a Student Pastor to take our Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th) ministries to the next level. We have a great team of Student Ministry Volunteers who are excited and ready to move into this new season of our church.

We recently moved into a brand-new building with great new student space that allows us huge new opportunities to see students come to know Jesus and to grow in their walk with Him.

You would be leading a youth group of over 120 students and ministering in an extremely unchurched and post-Christian area. This student ministry could easily double with a great leader.

If your heart and experience is in Student Ministries and for the unchurched, we would love to talk to you about this critical position in the life of our church as we look to pour into the next generation.

The Student Pastor's Responsibilities Include: 

• Being the primary student communicator each weekend

• Championing all things student ministry

• Creating a weekly high-energy service for Middle Schoolers & High Schoolers

• Recruiting, scheduling, & equipping all volunteers

• Providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance to student ministry volunteers

• Engaging with students outside of weekends

• Ensuring winter & summer camp are life-changing milestones for students

• Leading a biyearly student mission trip

• Ownership of all assimilation and follow-up systems for students

• Leading our students in quarterly community service projects

• Weekly parent communications

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Student Pastor:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 3 year’s experience leading students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Dynamic communication abilities

• Strong written and administrative skills

• Ability to be organized and responsive

• Ability to appreciate and receive feedback  

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• High energy

• A passion for students to reach their friends with the gospel

• Servant’s heart

• Loves fun & being around students

• Doesn’t get stressed or anxious easily

What it's Like to Live in Clifton Park, NY: 

Clifton Park is a suburb of Albany near the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Just a short road trip of 2.5 hours lands residents in the vibrant metropolises of New York City or Montreal. As the capital of New York, Albany ensures a thriving atmosphere with ample opportunities for ministry and community engagement. Clifton Park offers the best of urban accessibility and suburban tranquility, with easy access to mountains for skiing and hiking. Residents explore the local parks with bikes, picnics, and long walks. Festivals, shopping, dining, museums, concerts, and kayaking are just a few of the endless possibilities in Clifton Park. With its dynamic environment and diverse offerings, Clifton Park is truly a great place for families to call home.

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