The Heights Church

Student Pastor

Richardson,

Texas

The Student Pastor, who reports to the Executive Pastor of Ministries, functions as the spiritual overseer of The Heights Student Ministry. He/she positions the Student Ministry team for maximum impact by developing them and overseeing their specific roles. As the leader of the Student Ministry, he/she is responsible for directly leading the weekly midweek worship service for students and operates as the primary teacher using his/her operational, logistical, and communication skills to lead dynamic worship experiences. He/she is responsible for leading teams to plan, coordinate and execute special events, camps, mission trips and retreats; for the spiritual development of the students at The Heights Church and for recruiting, developing, and equipping adult and student leaders for the work of ministry.

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Why We Love This Opportunity

I love this opportunity because The Heights Church isn’t just any church—it’s home. It’s where I’ve worshiped, served, and grown, and it’s the community that has shaped me deeply. Over 15 years ago, it’s also where I got my start in ministry as a Student Pastor, which makes this role especially meaningful to me. I’ve had the privilege of serving here in that same position, so I know firsthand the incredible potential of this ministry and the deep well of support that exists for the next leader.

Even more personally, this is the church where my own kids will grow up in the student ministry, which gives me an even greater sense of excitement and investment in seeing it thrive. From my vantage point, there are few churches in the country as healthy, vibrant, and missionally focused as The Heights—with the kind of vision, resources, and community support that make this role a truly rare and exciting opportunity.

A great match for this position would be:

A strong candidate for the Student Pastor role at The Heights Church will be a spiritually mature, relational leader with a heart for discipling students and equipping leaders.
They will be gifted in leading engaging student gatherings, fostering environments where students are known, loved, and encouraged to grow in their faith.
The ideal candidate will have experience planning impactful events like camps and mission trips, developing both adult and student leaders, and partnering with parents in the discipleship process.
While a seminary degree is preferred, it’s not required–what matters most is a clear calling to student ministry, strong biblical grounding, and a commitment to serving within a collaborative, servant–hearted church culture.

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About This Organization

The Heights Church is a vibrant, multigenerational church located in Richardson, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Committed to leading people to experience the life-changing love of Jesus, The Heights offers dynamic worship services, discipleship opportunities for all ages, and a strong emphasis on local and global missions.

With a heart for the next generation and a desire to see lives transformed, the church fosters spiritual growth through relevant teaching, meaningful relationships, and intentional outreach.

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“I love how our staff truly works as a team—there are no silos, just people who support and collaborate with each other. It’s a fun place to be with lots of laughter and space for creativity and trying new things. And more than anything, it’s very special to see the amazing things God is doing here. I feel grateful to be a part of it.”

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