Student Director: Youth Pastor

Location: New Mexico

Status: Full-Time, Benefits-Eligible Position 

Sagebrush is a multisite church with multiple community locations based in Albuquerque, NM, and thriving online services that are reaching all across the world. Sagebrush offers a casual environment where people can experience contemporary worship and engage with one another through the teaching of the Bible. The mission of Sagebrush is to know Christ and to make Christ known.

The student director/pastor will oversee the health and well-being of the student body at their designated location. Through thought-provoking, spiritually uplifting messages, discipleship, and ongoing Christian education programs, you'll have the opportunity to reach one more student for Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a dynamic and growing relationship with Christ and enjoy a way of life that is Jesus-focused.
• 1-3 years of experience in youth ministry, proven record of growing student ministries strongly preferred.
• Maintain a teachable mindset, open to new processes and ideas.
• Strong desire and passion to fulfill the Great Commission.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Ability to connect with students quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities.
• Flexibility to attend school and community events to engage with students in environments outside of the church.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage with students in an authentic way. Build rapport with students to talk with them about Christ.
• Be a disciple-maker. Look for opportunities in which you can pour into a student's spiritual walk and encourage them to invite friends. 
• Be active in the community. Spend time building life-changing relationships with students through social activities at school, outreach efforts, and community events.
• Operate with the understanding that each student matters.
• Facilitate weekly gatherings for small group convos and mid-week get-togethers.
• Plan and facilitate events with engaging content and activities.
• Build a Team. Actively recruit and provide leadership to a team of campus volunteers to reach into students’ lives by whatever means possible.
• Be a point of contact for student ministry and oversee ministry programs in your designated area.
• Partner with our team of student pastors all over the state, who plan large-scale events to bring students together while creating space for them to share their stories and learn about Jesus on a more personal level.
• Remain committed to personal, professional, and spiritual growth.
• Take on any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and be in alignment with our church values.

At Sagebrush, you don't need to do this alone if you’ve recently graduated or haven't been in full-time ministry. Through our mentors, we will equip you for a lifetime of ministry. Mark 1:17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

ABOUT US

The Sagebrush Mission is to know Christ and to make Christ known. This mission is at the heart of everything we do. We're a team of fully devoted followers of Christ who are driven to reach one more person for Jesus.

GOOD TO KNOW

During the selection process, Sagebrush Church's practice is to provide preference to those who attend a weekly service and align with the Staff Covenant, Church Values, and Beliefs. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision health plans, employer-sponsored life insurance, and retirement plans. But really, we're just an amazing place to work!

COME WORK WITH US!

At Sagebrush, we truly care about our staff's wellbeing. We understand that staying well allows us to care for others and advance the mission. We provide a robust benefits package to care for our team members and their families. With comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance at low premiums, full coverage for mental health care, 8 weeks of maternity leave, generous PTO, and an excellent retirement plan with employer contribution, our goal is for each team member to be supported in caring for their physical, mental, spiritual, and financial wellbeing.

Beyond that, we are committed to personal, professional, and spiritual growth. We have excellent training, a tuition assistance program, and a library of resources to promote your development and further the mission: to know Christ and to make Christ known.

Our beliefs and core values are the driving factors for what we do as a church. If you think this role might be for you, check us out online, read our church beliefs, watch a service, and then submit your resume.

Not ready for this step? That's okay; we have an amazing Apprenticeship Program where people can learn more about full-time ministry. Visit www.sagebrush.church/apprenticeship.