About this role
Job Title: High School Minister Location: Southeast side of Indianapolis, IN Organization: Indian Creek Christian Church (The Creek) Posted By: The Creek HR Department
About Us: Indian Creek Christian Church, also known as The Creek, is a Christ-centered, non-denominational church with a mission to "Love God, Love People, Make Disciples" and a vision to "Connect People to Jesus." Founded in 1977 and situated at its current location since 1981, The Creek is dedicated to fostering a community of faith and service.
Position Summary: The High School Pastor leads and disciples students, equips leaders, partners with parents, and helps students grow in faith, serve others, and share Jesus. Our church of 4,000+ attendees has a thriving high school ministry with 150+ weekly students, 300+ summer campers, strong life group engagement, mission trips, and active student service.
The ideal candidate is a relational leader, gifted communicator, and passionate disciple-maker.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cast Vision and Lead the High School Ministry:
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• Provide spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership for all aspects of the ministry.
• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and continually develop strategies that help students take their next step with Jesus.
• Plan and execute engaging weekly programming specifically at Midweek (Wednesday evening)
• Build a Culture of Discipleship:
• Lead a ministry that prioritizes biblical teaching, authentic relationships, and spiritual formation.
• Oversee and strengthen the ministry's life group strategy, ensuring every student has the opportunity to belong and grow.
• Create pathways that encourage students toward baptism, serving, generosity, leadership, and personal evangelism.
• Recruit, Develop, and Shepherd Adult Leaders:
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• Recruit, train, coach, and care for a healthy team of volunteer adult leaders.
• Cultivate leaders who are spiritually mature, relationally engaged, and equipped to disciple students.
• Foster a culture where leaders are known, encouraged, challenged, and empowered to lead effectively.
• Lead Exceptional Programs, Events, and Experiences
• Provide leadership for weekly gatherings, summer camp, retreats, mission trips, and special events.
• Ensure ministry environments are welcoming, engaging, safe, and spiritually impactful.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, logistics, and volunteer coordination for all ministry events.
• Invest Relationally in Students
• Build meaningful relationships with students beyond scheduled church programming whenever possible.
• Be intentionally present in students' lives through school events, athletic competitions, performances, lunches, and other community opportunities.
• Model a shepherd's heart by knowing the pulse of our students and creating opportunities for authentic discipleship.
• Partner with Parents:
• Encourage and equip parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their teenagers’ lives.
• Communicate consistently about ministry opportunities, resources, and discipleship conversations happening within the ministry.
• Build relationships with families through intentional care, accessibility, and support.
• Plan Events and Discipleship Opportunities:
• Lead the planning and execution of camps, retreats, service projects, outreach events, and special activities throughout the year.
• Help students discover opportunities to serve within the church and community.
• Create pathways for students to deepen their faith and engage in biblical community.
• Collaborate with the Church Staff:
• Work closely with the NextGen team and church staff to create a seamless discipleship strategy from childhood through young adulthood.
• Participate in staff meetings, church-wide initiatives, and leadership development.
• Support the overall mission of the church by serving collaboratively across ministries as needed.
• Qualifications:
• A growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A clear calling to student ministry and pastoral leadership.
• Strong biblical teaching and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• A relational personality with a passion for investing in students and families.
• Alignment with the doctrine, mission, and values of the church.
• Previous experience in student ministry and ordination is preferred.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter from the job posting link on our website: Job Postings at The Creek