General Pastoral Responsibilities

We see Pastors of Restoration Church as first, pastors to the church as a whole and then second, pastors in their specific ministries. As a member of the pastoral team, the Pastor of Student and Family Discipleship will:

• Attend weekly staff/pastor meetings.
• Attend bi-monthly elder meetings.
• Participate in church-wide events.
• Provide general pastoral care to members of the body.
• Supply the pulpit when needed (approximately 4–5 times per year).

Student Ministry (Grades 6–12)

The Pastor will serve as the primary shepherd, teacher, and vision-caster for the Student Ministry.

1. Spiritual Leadership & Vision

• Cast and implement a clear, gospel-centered discipleship vision for grades 6–12.
• Ensure student ministry aligns with the overall mission and theology of the church.
• Cultivate a culture of spiritual seriousness, relational warmth, and joyful obedience.
• Develop a pathway for students to move from conversion to mature disciple-making.

2. Teaching & Theological Formation

• Regularly oversee the structure and teaching of Wednesday night gatherings.
• Ensure teaching is biblically faithful, Christ-centered, and missionally applied.

3. Shepherding & Discipleship

• Personally disciple students through intentional relational investment.
• Provide shepherding care to students and families.
• Be available to families navigating spiritual, relational, or cultural challenges.

4. Leader Development

• Recruit, onboard, and train youth leaders (approximately 25–30 leaders).
• Provide policy, training, and accountability structures for leaders.
• Equip leaders to make disciples, not merely supervise events.
• Send weekly communication to leaders and parents to reinforce alignment and clarity.

5. Ministry Administration & Events

• Work with the Youth Ministry Assistant to plan and coordinate ministry events.
• Coordinate Sunday School curriculum and teaching schedules with the Youth Sunday School Lead.
• Ensure Church Management System (ChMS) updates and event registrations are accurate.
• Maintain consistent connection with local schools.

Children’s Ministry Oversight (Birth–5th Grade)

The Pastor provides vision and leadership oversight for Children’s Ministry, overseeing part-time children’s ministry staff, ensuring alignment, health, and discipleship clarity.

• Cast unified discipleship vision for birth through 12th grade, ensuring that the children’s ministry aligns with the church’s theology, philosophy of ministry, and discipleship framework.
• Oversee and support the Director(s) of Children’s Ministry.
  • Provide spiritual shepherding and accountability.
  • Help clarify priorities and time management.
• Provide high-level budget oversight.
• Assist directors in evaluating curriculum and resources.
• Provide counsel in complex shepherding or discipline situations when necessary.
• Occasionally observe children’s ministry programming for accountability and encouragement.