COLLEGE PASTOR

Job Details

J ob Title: College Pastor

Reports To: Nex Gen Pastor

Department: Next Gen

Category of Employment: Full-Time, Pastoral

Payroll Status: Salaried, Exempt

Salary Rage: $5 0,000 (based on experience)

About Us

Nestled in the heart of Georgia, Milledgeville is a charming city situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Sinclair, approximately 90 minutes southeast of Atlanta. This vibrant community of about 40,000 residents—25,000 within city limits and 15,000 in surrounding Baldwin County—is home to two esteemed educational institutions: Georgia College & State University and Georgia Military College.

Among Milledgeville's notable landmarks is Northridge Christian Church, an integral part of the community for over a century. Originally established in the Hardwick Community, the church relocated to northern Milledgeville in 2008. Today, it thrives with an average weekly attendance of 1,500 worshipers. Northridge Christian Church's mission is to help people take their next steps closer to Christ.

Job Summary

The College Pastor will lead and develop a vibrant college ministry that integrates students into the life of Northridge Christian Church while focusing on spiritual growth, community engagement, and leadership development for college students.

Essential Responsibilities

• Regular Worship Gatherings
• Coordinate and lead a regular worship event.
• Develop a strategy to grow attendance to 250 students per gathering
• Ensure consistent staff and volunteer presence from Northridge.
• Community Group Integration
• Collaborate with Groups Pastor to:
• Develop group curriculum strategy.
• Organize and promote community groups.
• Ensure Northridge adults facilitate most groups.
  
  

Church Assimilation

Partner With Assimilation Pastor To

• Create an annual strategy for student serving.
• Work with ministry leads to identify serving opportunities.
• Leadership Development Program
• Design and implement a 20-hour/week ministry internship program
• Strategically expand the program as funding becomes available
• Provide structured learning and ministry experience across departments
• Community and Growth Events
• Plan and execute events including:
• On-campus gatherings
• College campus events
• Mission trips
• Spiritual retreats
• Coordinate with the Community Engagement Pastor for outreach initiatives
  
  

GENERAL STAFF EXPECTATIONS

• Deep, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Heart for empowering others towards their next steps closer to Christ.
• Adaptable and innovative approach to ministry.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Be an active participant of the Northridge team by engaging in staff meetings, activities, and events.
• Support and cast vision of the church and other ministry areas.
• Exemplify “Northridge Staff Values” and adhere to the content in the “Employee Handbook.”
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in college ministry or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of discipleship methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using technology for ministry purposes (e.g., church management software, video conferencing tools, website management).
  
  

APPLICATION

If you would like to apply for this position, kindly submit a resume and a ninety-second video of yourself describing your ideal work environment to kristinm@northridge.online.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised: 2/5/25

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