Do you love coming alongside college students and young adults as they figure out faith and life? Do you get excited about helping the next generation step into leadership? Are you looking for a staff team that’s fun, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference? If that sounds like you, Rolling Hills might just be the place for you.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the College and Young Adults Pastor is to cast vision and develop both a comprehensive College Ministry for students in neighboring universities of all Rolling Hills Community Church campuses and a strategy for reaching and ministering with emerging adults in their twenties.
GIFT/SKILL SET
Leadership
Evangelism
Shepherding
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Planning
Execution
Organization
Team Development
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer Training
Interpersonal Skills
EXPECTATIONS
- Live an exemplary life modeling the call, character, and competencies of a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Be a servant leader to his or her staff and teams of volunteers, the families and the overall church body.
- Grow personally in his/her own leadership and ministerial abilities by reading, attending conferences and having godly and professional mentors in his/her life.
- Be involved in the overall life of the church body by being a partner/member, actively participating in a community group, church-wide events, and functions.
- Be an excited and contributing member of the RHCC staff team
RESPONSIBILITIES
Vision & Strategy
- Cast and champion the vision for College and Young Adult Ministry in alignment with the NextGen Ministry Vision and RH Discipleship Strategy.
- Represent this vision to the RH staff, volunteers, campuses, and surrounding communities.
- Lead and further develop the current ministry strategy, including Thrive weekly worship gatherings, teaching, and community groups at the Franklin and Nashville campuses.
Leadership Development & Discipleship
- Recruit, equip, and disciple leaders to teach, mentor, and invest in college students and emerging adults.
- Develop opportunities for team learning, volunteer training, and leadership development.
- Foster a culture of encouragement, community, and spiritual growth within staff and volunteer teams.
Outreach & Engagement
- Reach new college students and young adults with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Understand and respond to the unique challenges and opportunities of ministering to millennials and emerging adults in Middle Tennessee.
- Build pathways to connect Rolling Hills with local campuses, campus ministries, and mission partners.
- Be an active presence in campus life, supporting efforts to reach and disciple students.
Ministry Systems & Programs
- Create and oversee effective systems for connection, follow-up, and discipleship of students and young adults.
- Provide opportunities for Rolling Hills members to serve and engage with college students.
- Develop programs such as worship gatherings, small groups, mentoring, leadership pipelines, and local ministry opportunities.
Stewardship & Collaboration
- Plan, manage, and steward the ministry budget to support growth and mission goals.
- Partner with Rolling Hills pastors and ministries to ensure a connected discipleship pathway from high school through adulthood.
- Stay resourced and growing personally through books, conferences, and ministry networks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- College level undergraduate degree; additional education is preferred.
- Minimum of three years in church related ministry or the equivalent experience in working with young adults in other venues.
- Must be a professing Christian with a true calling and passion for ministry and a partner of Rolling Hills Community Church.
