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High School Student Pastor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dayton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
High School Student Pastor
Christian Life Center is an Assemblies of God church in the Dayton area with a passion for Spirit-led worship genuine community and reaching the next generation. We believe that students are not the future of the Church they are the Church right now. Our NextGen ministry exists to call students into a real lasting relationship with Jesus and to equip them to live it out loud. We are looking for someone who shares that conviction and is ready to build something that lasts.
Christian Life Center is an Assemblies of God church in the Dayton area with a passion for Spirit-led worship genuine community and reaching the next generation. We believe that students are not the future of the Church they are the Church right now. Our NextGen ministry exists to call students into a real lasting relationship with Jesus and to equip them to live it out loud. We are looking for someone who shares that conviction and is ready to build something that lasts.
The Role
The High School Student Pastor leads our 9th12th grade student ministry with vision relational depth and organizational excellence. This is not a program manager position it is a shepherd role. You will teach Gods Word with clarity and conviction build a volunteer culture that multiplies your impact partner with parents as the primary spiritual leaders of their students and create an environment where students encounter Jesus and grow into who He has called them to be.
This role requires someone who can lead from both the front and the side a communicator who moves a room and a pastor who knows students by name.
What Youll Do
Lead and Teach
- Deliver relevant biblically sound weekly and midweek teaching to High School students
- Lead small groups that create real accountability discipleship and spiritual growth
- Speak into students everyday lives not just on Sunday
Build and Develop
- Recruit train and invest in a healthy team of adult volunteer leaders
- Identify and develop student leaders within the ministry
- Partner with parents equipping and communicating with them as the front line of spiritual formation
Create and Execute
- Oversee worship and creative arts within the High School ministry drawing primarily from student talent
- Plan and execute events that connect students relationally and open doors for their unchurched friends
- Develop and steward a ministry budget with integrity and attention to detail
Collaborate and Serve
- Work closely with the NextGen Team and broader CLC staff to advance a unified ministry vision
- Participate in district Assemblies of God student ministry events and activities
- Fulfill general pastoral responsibilities at CLC weddings funerals congregational care as needed
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree required; Ministry Theology or Christian Education preferred
- Ordained or licensed with the Assemblies of God or willing and eligible to pursue credentialing
- 3 years of experience leading in student ministry
- A genuine shepherds heart and the organizational capacity to back it up
- Strong communicator equally comfortable in front of 200 students or around a small group table
- A team builder who leads with humility vision and accountability
- Models a healthy personal marriage and family life consistent with biblical leadership
- Active growing faith and full alignment with CLCs mission values and Assemblies of God doctrine
- Must successfully complete a background check prior to employment
Benefits
- Medical Dental Vision
- Employer paid Disability Coverage (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Schedule
- Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Match
- Incredible Team Environment
Why Join CLC
- Purpose-driven work in a faith-based environment
- Leadership role with a meaningful (and eternal) impact
- Collaborative and values-centered culture
Christian Life Center (CLC) is a Christ-centered church in Dayton Ohio committed to excellence integrity and faithful stewardship in support of its mission. We value strong leadership sound governance and collaboration as essential to effective ministry. Learn more and apply at .
Christian Life Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions consistent with its mission values and religious beliefs.
About Company
Discover your purpose at Christian Life Center, where you can engage with a variety of people, ministries, and events designed to foster spiritual growth. Find a community to connect with others and enhance your faith journey in a supportive environment.
