STUDENT PASTOR
Southwest Community Church | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time
Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000 + Benefits Package
Position Summary
Southwest Community Church is prayerfully seeking a gifted, called, and theologically grounded Student Pastor to lead and shepherd our ministries from sixth through twelfth grade. As our church grows and prepares to move into a new facility, we are looking for a full-time leader who can provide vision, care, and direction for the next generation.
Primary Responsibilities
• Lead Student Ministry: Provide direct leadership for middle and high school ministry, including weekly gatherings, small groups, discipleship, student relationships, and special events.
• Develop Next Generation Ministries: Work with staff and ministry leaders to strengthen a clear discipleship pathway from childhood through young adulthood.
• Equip Leaders and Parents: Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers within the Student Ministry.
Build partnerships with parents, equipping them as disciple-makers in their homes.
• Create Healthy Ministry Environments: Cultivate safe, welcoming, Christ-centered spaces where students can grow in biblical truth, community, and faith.
• Clear Communication: Maintain clear, consistent communication with families, volunteers, and staff through social media, email, and churchwide tools.
• Ministry Stewardship: Oversee ministry planning, calendars, budgets, and special events—including camps, retreats, and mission trips.
• Churchwide Partnership: Partner with pastors and staff to align Next Generation ministries with SWCC’s mission, vision, and leadership philosophy.
Qualifications & Character
• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a consistent Christian walk, and a heart for discipleship.
• Firm alignment with SBC theology (must affirm Baptist Faith and Message 2000) and SWCC’s mission, vision, and leadership philosophy.
• Strong teaching, leadership, and theological discernment.
• Ability to communicate and navigate conflict with wisdom and care.
• Ability to build teams, develop leaders, and care well for people.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple ministry areas.
• Willingness to become a member of SWCC upon hire or within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Education & Experience
• Undergraduate degree, required. Theological or seminary training, preferred.
• 3-5+ years of fruitful ministry experience in a church setting, preferred.
To Apply
Submit your résumé, cover letter, sermon link (if possible), and three professional references to:
[email protected] .
To apply for this job email your details to amoore@swroanoke.com
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