HIGH SCHOOL PASTOR
About the role
The High School Pastor at Christ Community Church is a deeply relational, emotionally healthy leader called to create a genuine sense of family for students and volunteers alike. This role is about guiding students toward an authentic faith in Jesus through meaningful personal connections, compassionate theological curiosity, and hands-on missional experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic ministries that guide students toward authentic faith in Jesus.
- Provide relevant biblical teaching and model spiritual disciplines, discerning what students need to hear in each season.
- Create safe, relational environments where students are known and can grow.
- Create missional experiences that move students' hearts toward others.
- Empower Student Leadership: Move high schoolers from the sidelines to the front lines by equipping them to actively lead and serve in the overall life of the church.
- Actively Pursue Students: Maintain a missional presence outside of weekly programming by intentionally pursuing students in their everyday environments, treating personal time with them as an essential priority.
- Volunteer Mobilization & Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, equip, pastor, and mobilize volunteers for connectional ministry, group leadership, worship experiences, and missional opportunities.
- Build healthy volunteer teams with clear expectations and care, cultivating a strong sense of family among the leadership team while honoring diverse perspectives.
- Create and foster a transformational context for emerging leaders.
- Intentionally develop leaders who understand the big picture and can move ministry forward.
- Provide for the overall health and continuity of the high school ministry.
- Ensure child/youth safety practices and training are implemented.
- Develop scalable systems & manage administration: Build effective systems for discipleship and volunteer training, and efficiently manage administrative tasks so that operational work never hinders the pastoral priority of being with students.
- Partner collaboratively and comfortably alongside the other staff members of the NextGen Team including the 5-8th Grade Pastor.
- Participate in all-staff meetings and collaborative planning.
What You Bring
- Education And Experience: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 5 or more years of relevant experience in a church setting.
- Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Theological Communication, Contextual Teaching Design, Cross-Cultural Ministry Knowledge, Experiential Ministry Facilitation, Project Management, Strategic Calendar Planning, Community Networking, Theological Facilitation, Research & Strategy Application, Feedback Integration, Balancing Ministry Elements.
- Personal Characteristics: Highly Authentic, Humble & Unentitled, Playful & Lighthearted, Securely Grounded, Naturally Curious, Entrepreneurial & Tenacious, Empathetic to the Fringes, Fluid & Adaptable, Approachable & Warm, Naturally Encouraging, Patient.
What It's Like To Live In Greeley, CO
Living in Greeley, Colorado, offers a wonderful blend of a tight-knit community feel with the amenities of a growing city. The presence of the University of Northern Colorado infuses the town with a vibrant, youthful energy, supporting a lively arts and music scene. Throughout the year, residents come together for beloved events like the Greeley Stampede, a massive celebration of Western heritage, and the free Friday Fest concerts that fill the historic downtown with music and laughter all summer long. This strong sense of community is palpable, creating a welcoming atmosphere where neighbors know each other and local businesses thrive.
Greeley’s location on the northern Front Range is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. You're just a short drive from the foothills and the majestic Rocky Mountains, making weekend trips for hiking, camping, or skiing incredibly convenient. Closer to home, the Poudre River Trail offers miles of scenic paths for biking and walking, and numerous local parks provide beautiful green spaces for picnics and recreation. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it’s easy to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the city, from expansive plains to breathtaking mountain vistas.
One of the most appealing aspects of life in Greeley is its affordability and forward momentum. Compared to many other Front Range cities, Greeley offers a more accessible cost of living, allowing residents to enjoy a high quality of life with less financial pressure. The city is experiencing thoughtful growth, with a diversifying economy and ongoing revitalization projects that are enhancing its historic charm while welcoming new opportunities. It’s a place where you can feel a sense of optimism and progress, making it an ideal spot to plant roots and be part of a community that is actively building a bright future.