Position Description

About Hillspring Church

Hillspring Church exists so that all people can find and embrace life in Christ.

From the beginning, our vision has been shaped by God’s mission—not as a place to attend, but as a people called out by God, led by His Word, and transformed through obedience to become a visible expression of Jesus in the world. Our desire is to shatter negative preconceptions of church by loving deeply, living sacrificially, and embodying the goodness of God in everyday life.

As a community, we encourage people of all ages to see themselves not as passive attenders, but as active participants in God’s mission—men, women, and students who follow God’s call, grow together in Christlike character, and offer their lives for the sake of others.

Full Job Description

The Pastor of Students and Families will serve as a key member of the Hillspring Church team, working closely with the Lead Pastor, staff, and ministry team—so that all people can find and embrace life in Christ.

This role is for someone driven by a deep passion to see students and families know Jesus and be transformed by Him. The Pastor of Students and Families will give focused attention to our growing community of students, guiding them to follow God’s call, listen to His voice, and live as a light in the world.

They will cultivate a healthy mentoring culture where adults intentionally invest in the spiritual development of the next generation and help students grow within a caring Christian community. This person will combine pastoral warmth with administrative strength, ensuring that Hillspring’s commitment to safety, trust, and accountability—including full adherence to Plan to Protect—is upheld in every area of ministry.

• Job type: Full-time, salaried position
• Responsible to: Reports directly to the Lead Pastor.

Qualifications:

• A committed and growing follower of Jesus Christ
• In agreement with the mission, values, and beliefs of Hillspring Church
• Demonstrates the biblical qualifications for pastors/elders (1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9; 1 Pet. 5:1–4)
• A self-starter with strong initiative, creativity, and a team-player attitude
• Proven passion for ministry to students and families, with a heart for relational discipleship and outreach
• Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and nurture healthy ministry teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• 3–5 years of ministry leadership experience
• Competent and confident in using technology to support ministry, communication, and connection
• A heart for reaching and serving a culturally and ethnically diverse community
• Able to teach or preach with awareness of Canadian and local contexts
• Deep commitment to the safety and well-being of children, students, and volunteers, including faithful adherence to Plan to Protect standards
• Ability to lead worship is an asset

Other expectations:

• A heart for building others up in Christ rather than building a personal platform
• Devoted to protecting the unity of the church body
• Regular participation in Sunday services and staff meetings
• A life marked by prayer, humility, integrity, and spiritual fruitfulness
• A commitment to equip people in the church for ministry

Responsibilities:

Pastoral Leadership (70%)

• Build and sustain strong personal connections with students and their families through regular outreach, follow-up, and presence at key life moments
• Recruit, train, and equip ministry leaders to serve in children’s, student, and family ministries
• Develop a mentorship culture by training and connecting mature believers with students to serve as role models in the faith
• Plan and lead engaging programs, retreats, and gatherings that encourage students to follow Jesus in everyday life
• Oversee Hillspring Kids and family ministries in partnership with staff and volunteer teams
• Provide spiritual care, prayer, and guidance for students, families, and volunteers
• Teach and communicate biblical truth in ways that connect with younger generations and families
• Share periodically in Sunday morning teaching
• Participate actively in weekend services and church-wide initiatives as part of the pastoral team

Executive Administration & Safety (30%)

• Maintain ministry schedules, budgets, and volunteer records in collaboration with the staff team.
• Ensure appropriate safety and screening measures for all volunteers and programs.
• Provide primary leadership for the implementation, training, and ongoing compliance of Plan to Protect across all family ministries.
• Contribute to overall church planning and ministry coordination.

We appreciate every application. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.