LEAD STUDENT PASTOR

About the Role

The Lead Student Pastor at Pinelake Church, Clinton Campus, will lead, shepherd, and guide the spiritual development of High School, Middle School, and 56 Ministry students through multiplied servant leader development. This role is key to bringing Pinelake’s vision to life: seeing Mississippi changed one life-change story at a time by learning from Christ, living in Christ, and leading others to Christ.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Learn: Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God’s Word and prayer. Grow in understanding the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ). Remain teachable, seek feedback, and develop spiritually and professionally. Cultivate awareness of God’s presence daily.
• Live: Model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share). Pursue emotional health through self-awareness and healthy relationships. Prioritize your relationship with Jesus and family. Embody integrity and surrender in your private and public life.
• Lead: Own disciple-making by investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus-Centered Life. Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials → JCL → Be the Church). Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for God’s work in their stories. Equip and release servant leaders to multiply disciples. Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication—not just attendance or activity.
• Culture: Value and embody the 7 H’s: Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony. Communicate clearly and proactively to build trust and unity. Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership. Contribute to the unity and health of your campus or team.

Specific Duties

• Disciple and lead students toward a growing relationship with Jesus.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of servant leaders for High School, Middle School, and 56 Ministry students and families.
• Collaborate with student ministry colleagues across campuses to align with Pinelake’s unified vision.
• Plan, oversee, and evaluate all student gatherings, serving as the primary communicator.
• Creatively plan and promote events (e.g., retreats, summer camps) for student engagement and growth.
• Lead the development of student small groups in alignment with Pinelake’s discipleship strategy.
• Partner with the Family Pastor to create and lead a discipleship plan for parents, offering regular growth opportunities.
• Build relationships with administrators and students in area schools through visits, attending events, and serving as a resource.
• Prepare and manage the student ministry budget under the oversight of the Family Pastor.
• Oversee Pinelake’s Our House Promise strategy within Student Ministry.
• Engage students in local, national, and international missions in collaboration with the Missions Team.
• Champion prayer for Clinton families and students.
• Serve as an active member of the Clinton Campus Staff Team under the Campus Pastor’s leadership.
• Provide pastoral care to those in need.
• Adhere to Pinelake’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates work with servant leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum of three to five years of related experience and/or training.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups, build strong relationships, and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to understand complex documents, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Mac/Windows OS, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet research.
• Basic mathematical skills, including bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong reasoning ability to conceptualize tasks, project outcomes, and solve problems creatively under pressure.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically moderate in noise level.