STUDENT PASTOR

THE BRIDGE CHURCH - CHINO HILLS, CA

The opportunity

This is more than a Student Pastor role—it’s an opportunity to step into a ministry with real momentum, deep discipleship, and significant upside. The Student Ministry already has a strong core of students, a culture rooted in discipleship, and a loyal volunteer team ready to run. What’s needed now is a leader who can bring vision, structure, and scalability—someone who doesn’t just want to maintain something good, but feels called to build something great.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives both relationally and organizationally—someone who loves people deeply and knows how to build systems that help ministry grow. You’ll be trusted with real ownership here, with the freedom to shape the future of the ministry while being supported by a healthy, collaborative team.

For the right person, this role can grow beyond Student Ministry, with opportunities to step into Sunday preaching, expand leadership influence, and take on broader responsibilities over time. If you’ve been looking for a seat at the table—this is it.

All of this exists within a life-giving staff culture that is collaborative, flexible, and high-trust. Located in a rapidly growing, diverse community with over 100 students already engaged and future expansion ahead, this is a church building for what’s next—and inviting the right leader to help shape it.

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developer of people

The right candidate is someone who

You are passionate about discipleship. You don’t just lead. You raise up leaders, helping students and volunteers discover their gifts and step into them.

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dynamic teacher

You are a compelling communicator who brings Scripture to life—engaging a room, holding attention, and leading students toward real transformation.

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team oriented

Invests in relationships with staff, volunteers, and students; collaborates well and contributes to a healthy, supportive culture. No silo mentality.

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highly RELATIONAL

You connect quickly and deeply with students, partner with parents, and shepherd volunteers all while building a culture people want to be part of.

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confident in transition

You step in with care while building trust, honoring the foundation, and thoughtfully leading the ministry forward.

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organized

You bring clarity where there is complexity — creating systems, rhythms, and follow-through that help ministry run smoothly and effectively.

about the church

The Bridge is a thriving, growing church located in the heart of Chino, California—a uniquely positioned community where suburban comfort meets cultural diversity. This is a multi-racial, multi-cultural, and multi-generational church that reflects the beauty of the Kingdom in real, tangible ways.

But what makes The Bridge truly special isn’t just who attends—it’s how they live out their faith. This is a church marked by deep discipleship, authentic community, and a shared commitment to following Jesus together. People don’t just show up—they show up for each other. Stopping to pray over someone in the middle of the lobby is normal. Vulnerability is safe. And no one walks through life alone.

There is a strong sense of ownership across the church. Volunteers don’t simply fill roles—they carry vision. Leaders invest deeply. And there is a palpable expectation that God is actively moving.

The Bridge has experienced meaningful growth and is stepping into an exciting new season—with future expansion plans, a young and growing demographic, and a leadership team eager to build something lasting.

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POSITION PROFILE

RESPONSIBILITIES

YOUTH MINISTRY

  • Design, lead, and implement weekly Bridge Jr. High and High School ministry gatherings

  • Recruit and train volunteer leaders to build meaningful-discipling relationships with students

  • Connect with students around local school campuses, recreational activities, and 1:1 meetings

  • Design and implement regular outreach events to reach local non-Christian students

  • Support and shepherd parents and students, helping them deal with issues students face

  • Develop and implement a discipleship curriculum that further grows students’ discipleship to Jesus, including a student leadership track with monthly trainings

  • Encourage the development of gifts, assimilation, and serving opportunities for students at The Bridge, particularly on Sunday mornings, at outreach events/ministries, and other gatherings

  • Communicate monthly with parents and equip them to disciple their students at home

  • Hold 2 camps (summer/winter) and various community-building activities and retreats throughout the year

  • Maintain the student ministry budget and inventory

  • Oversee fundraising opportunities for youth camps (example: fireworks booth, car wash, bake sale, etc.)

  • Work with Children’s and Family Pastor to assimilate 5/6th graders into Jr. High ministry

PREACHING

  • Preach for Sunday morning services 3-5 times a year (or as needed by the Lead Pastor)

  • Any other tasks assigned by the Lead Pastor

CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS

  • Participate and lead a designated portion of church-wide events (Trunk-or-Treat, Christmas Festival, Seek Week, etc.)

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Supervisor of YOUTH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

  • Lead and support YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

  • Communicates with WORSHIP DIRECTOR for youth group worship gatherings

  • Works with CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY PASTOR to successfully transition children into youth group

  • Partners with the SPANISH PASTOR to foster inclusion and engagement of Spanish-speaking students

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum 5 years of leading youth ministry

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Seminary and/or Bible courses are preferred

  • Active committed attendance and participation at The Bridge, including tithing

  • Accepts and supports The Bridge’s mission, vision, values, statement of faith, and staff culture values

  • A proven leader demonstrating the qualities of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus1:6-9

  • Spends personal time with God through a variety of spiritual disciplines

  • Proven capacity to identify, develop, equip and lead people for ministry

  • Excellent skills in communication, organization, and time management

  • Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings with a collaborative spirit

  • Proven relational skills with both students, parents, and volunteers

  • Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word competence

  • Works within budget, fiscally responsible, projects future needs and communicates them in advance

  • Able to organize events, programs, and structures them to achieve ministry goals

  • Able to work without a great deal of supervision until the job is finished and as a team player

  • Is a self-starter and initiator

SUPERVISION

  • Reports directly to the Lead Pastor

What’s it like to live in

chino hills, ca

Chino Hills is tucked into Southern California’s Inland Empire, offering a lifestyle that feels like the best of both worlds. You’re close to the energy of Orange County and Los Angeles—with great restaurants, coffee shops, and plenty to explore—without the constant pace and congestion of living right in the middle of it. The area is known for its rolling hills, scenic views, and well-kept neighborhoods, with plenty of parks, trails, and outdoor spaces that make it easy to get outside and enjoy the weather year-round. The community is family-oriented, welcoming, and steadily growing, attracting people who want a balanced, intentional way of life. Whether it’s a relaxed weeknight, a quick drive to the coast, or a Saturday spent exploring nearby spots, Chino Hills makes it easy to build a life that feels both full and sustainable.

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