Careers

Student Ministry Pastor (Southwest Campus)

Summary:

Central Church is looking for a high capacity and highly collaborative Student Ministry Pastor. This person must lead by example with character, competency, and passion for students. LifeGroups are at the core of what Student Central is passionate about and the Student Ministry Pastor (SMP) will need to equip, encourage, recruit and retain a team of 160+ adult volunteers along with the other student ministry pastors. He or she will also need to work closely with the other student ministry pastors providing fresh eyes for “what could be” or “what if” for student ministry. Lastly, this person should have a strong capacity and passion to teach students on a consistent basis.

Time Commitment and Relationship:

This is a full-time position that qualifies for benefits. The SMP will serve as part of the Student Central Ministry Staff and will serve under the supervision of the Next Gen Lead who also serves as one of the student pastors.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Lead a volunteer team structure that requires clear communication, encouragement, training, and appreciation.
• Plan and execute biblically accurate, creative, and high-energy Wednesday nights. 
• Create weekly LifeGroup guides for leaders.
• Collaborate in creating and managing a student ministry calendar.
• Provide vision alongside the next gen lead for student ministry next steps. 
• Be a consistent teaching voice for Student Ministry.
• Lead summer activities and trips.

Qualifications:

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ and agreement with Central’s Statement of Faith. 
• A healthy marriage and family (if married). 
• A Passion for student ministry (6th-12th grade). 
• At least 2 years of related experience with students or church ministry.
• Ministry or work experience in a multi-staff environment.
• Ability to teach in large venues (400+)  as a gifted communicator.
• Ability to work and collaborate in team environments.
• Multi-tasking abilities, strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop and train a large team of volunteers (160+).
• Willingness to step into uncomfortable moments and conversations with students, leaders, and parents.

To apply: 

Visit the following link (or click the button below): centralchurch.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=40

Associate Campus Pastor (Downtown Campus)

Summary:

Central Church Downtown was launched in 2017 and is a campus of Central Church in Sioux Falls. The campus has become established as a multi-ethnic congregation in the center of the city and exists because Jesus desires to “seek and save the lost” around us.  While we have seen growth through monthly community events, our preschool, and assistance at a local high school, we plan to focus on the homeowners within our neighborhood over the next several years.  Our desire is to see a greater foundation built from which to move out into surrounding parts of the city.  This will be done, not only by reaching out to the lost, but by equipping a growing congregation to share the love of Jesus with those around them.

We are currently seeking an experienced Associate Pastor to be part of our team.  This person will join a group of creative and hardworking people who value love for Jesus, compassion for all, and a solid faithfulness to fulfill commitments.

Primarily, this position will be focused on seeking ways to reach homeowners within the neighborhood and developing servant leaders within the congregation.

Time Commitment and Relationship:

This is a full-time position with benefits.  The person fulfilling this role would work alongside and report to the Campus Pastor.  It should be understood, though, this is not an administrative role over the other staff members.  We are committed to an atmosphere of collaboration on the ministry team.

Qualifications: 

• Solid and fruitful walk with Christ and the ability to lead others in the same.
• 7 years of experience in a pastoral role or 5 years, plus a Bible college degree.  Church planting experience is a definite plus, as is a commitment to live in the surrounding neighborhood.
• A lifestyle of personally sharing the gospel with others.
• Sincerity to work freely with all ethnic and economic groups.
• Humility to seamlessly move between leading and following others on the ministry team.
• A high level of initiative and ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Determination to “see a project through”, i.e. creatively resolving difficulties and setbacks.
• Ability to embrace and embody the mission, vision, and staff values of Central.
• Full agreement with Central’s Statement of Faith.
• Abilities in leading worship and working with youth, while not required, will be considered a plus.
• A criminal background check is required for this position.

To apply: 

A cover letter and personal testimony can be sent to the following link: https://centralchurch.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=38

Central Church Residency Program

Central’s Residency Program provides college graduates the experiential components of ministry, going beyond academic experience to provide a more practical application of ministry success.

The program helps shepherd aspiring ministry leaders by providing real ministry experience with oversight and guidance—personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Click the link below to get more info, or email our Pastor of College and Young Adult Ministries, Mindy Wittmier, at [email protected].

Central Church Internship Program

Central’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity to be fully integrated into a church staff culture and given real responsibility and coaching to set them on a trajectory of passionate church involvement and a life set on following Jesus.

Click the link below to get more info, or email our Pastor of College and Young Adult Ministries, Mindy Wittmier, at [email protected].