Crossroads Christian Church Is Seeking a Full-Time Student Minister
Located in beautiful East Tennessee, Crossroads Christian Church is a cornerstone of the local community. The church was founded in 2001 and has a 28-acre campus with updated facilities. In many ways, Crossroads is the community gathering place for Gray, with our buildings and sports fields being utilized over 300 times per year by our neighbors.
The mission of Crossroads is to make following Jesus a way of life. We fulfill this charge by pursuing personal growth in our identity with Jesus, living and serving together in community, and being on mission by making an impact for the Gospel with the people in our area and beyond.
Crossroads is seeking a Student Minister to join our team, working closely with other staff and leadership to create a ministry that disciples teens to become followers of Jesus.
Responsibilities and Duties
As the Student Minister, you will play a key role in shaping the spiritual lives of middle and high school students by:
- Designing and leading engaging weekly programming that helps students understand, love, and grow in their faith.
- Teaching and mentoring teens toward spiritual maturity through Scripture, relationship-building, and intentional discipleship.
- Proactive communication with students and their families.
- Recruiting, equipping, and creating a volunteer culture who serve as mentors and partners in ministering to students.
- Planning and directing impactful events, including retreats, service projects, and mission trips.
- Partnering with parents and guardians by offering tools and guidance to help them disciple their teens at home.
- Showing up in students’ lives by attending extracurricular activities, celebrations, and other moments that matter.
- Collaborates closely with the Senior and Executive Ministers to research, recommend, and select curriculum that supports the spiritual growth of students.
- Working with all pastoral staff on vision, church-wide events, and strategic ministry initiatives.
- Other duties as required.
This role invites creativity, leadership, and the joy of building a ministry where students feel known, loved, and anchored in their faith.
Qualifications and Skills
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Spiritually mature, deeply rooted in Scripture, and committed to the Bible as the final authority.
- Theologically grounded, preferred holding a B.A. in biblical or theological studies, and aligned with the values and beliefs of Crossroads.
- Aligned with the Restoration Movement, valuing its heritage and core principles.
- A strong cultural fit, embracing the mission and DNA of Crossroads, and passionate about community outreach.
- Biblically wise, able to teach with clarity and apply Scripture with sound judgment.
- Experienced, ideally with multiple years of student ministry leadership.
- A relational leader, able to connect authentically with students, parents, and volunteers.
Direct Reports
The Student Minister will report to the Lead Minister, Executive Minister, and Elders.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary, based on education and experience.
- Full-time, salaried-exempt position
- Paid time off, with the amount scaled to ministry experience.
- Eligibility for a healthcare flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement plan.
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter in a pdf format to .