The Chapel, an Evangelical Free Church in St. Joseph, MI, is in search of their next Pastor of Student Ministries. They are looking for someone to serve, lead, and direct Middle School & High School students and their families in the accomplishment of the overall vision of The Chapel. The church of 750 is looking for someone who has a heart for teenagers and is looking to make disciples and disciplemakers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan programs and events for students in grades 6-12
• Have a heart for relating to teenagers
• Evaluate and discern direction of the student ministry
• Design and execute programs that make disciples and disciplemakers of students
• Recruit, train, and equip adult leaders to serve as disciplemakers to students
• Regularly teach either the middle or high school Sunday morning class
• Counsel students and parents
• Work within and lead in a team environment

Skills you’ll need to have:

• Know God’s Word and demonstrate skills in teaching and living it
• Have an understanding of the challenges facing student and parents
• Be a student of Scripture
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ministry experience
• Good communication skills
• Be licensed or willing to get licensed in the EFCA
• Competency with computers, music, video, lighting, and audio/visual tech

Located in southwest Michigan, St. Joseph is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan. St. Joseph is nestled on the southern tip of what has been termed “The Riviera of the Midwest.” People love living here because of the beautiful lakefront. The beaches are beautiful and sand dunes are magnificent. St. Joseph is a lovely, quaint town, and a great place in which to raise a family.