Student Pastor Share:

Responsibilities

DIVERSITY

Pastor Benji has a unique voice when it comes to racial unity and diversity in the church. The attendance at the church accurately reflects the community in which it exists! He approaches the topic of race with grace, boldness and candor. NewHope is a bridge between those who don't know Christ and those who do. It is a connecting point for differences in socio-economics, culture and beliefs. The new leader must be familiar with and very comfortable in this leadership style. 

EFFECTIVE TEACHING

Messages are clear, biblical and relevant, reaching a wide audience including those who have been in church their whole lives and those who are just exploring the whole idea of faith and Jesus.   

HOSPITALITY

Anyone can come in these doors and know that they are welcome and wanted. Greeters in the parking lot, people at the door, excellent kids- environments, hot coffee, clean lobbies and just an over-all sense that they were expecting you to come.  

CONFIDENT LEARNER

It is imperative that the new leader come in with a -relationship first- mindset. It isn-t that this church is steeped in tradition, however, they have experienced previous leaders who haven-t necessarily honored the past or built the ministry around the existing DNA. Though the new leader will have freedom to form, shape and change the ministry to meet the needs of the students, it would be wise for this person to come in and understand the vision of the overall church and take the time to build relation equity with the leaders, the families and especially the students before changing anything about the program.

SOLID FOUNDATION 

The new Student Pastor will have the opportunity to build upon a solid foundation and a group of students looking to deepen community while also reaching out to people who don't yet know Jesus. The student ministries at newhope has been reestablished after COVID and now has a solid foundation, but they are ready to move forward, grow, and reach more students.  

LEADER OF LEADERS 

It is imperative that the new Student Ministries Pastor designs a ministry structure that is scalable to grow with the church. Currently, there is a gap of middle-level volunteer leadership empowered to lead teams of people. The Student Ministries and the Bridge is staff-run and is maxed in its capacity to grow without the implementation of a volunteer leadership structure. The Student Ministries Pastor will need to create a system of development that equips and releases volunteers into leadership. 

RELATIONAL 

The student ministries has seen its best seasons of health and growth when there is a strong relational culture. A successful candidate will be able to convey warmth and sincerity as they cultivate relationships with students, families, and volunteers.  

Qualifications

• Growing Disciple-Fully devoted to following Jesus in all arenas of everyday life. Has a love for God and a personal and growing relationship with Jesus.
• Evangelistic-Has a heart to see people come to know Christ and cares for them as they grow in their faith.
• Catalytic leader-High-energy self-starter who not only gets things done, but also makes things happen.
• DNA Carrier-Champions the mission, vision, values, and senior leadership of newhopeChurch.
• Team Builder-Recruits and develops teams to fulfill the mission of newhope Church.
• Team Player-Works well with others through relationships and collaboration.
• Communicator-Comfortable and articulate speaking to both small and large groups of people as well as one-on-one.
• Humble Learner-Welcomes opportunities to grow, is humble and open to the input and feedback of others, setting ego aside.
• Time Manager-Is intrinsically motivated, goal-driven and organizes responsibilities in an effective manner.
• Person of Integrity-Makes wise decisions based on biblical values.
• Self-Aware-Knows personal weaknesses and strengths and manages both.