Turning Point Community Church

Student Pastor

Lubbock, Texas

Why I Love This Opportunity

Ryan Latham

Associate

At Turning Point, the mission is clear “Transform Lives, Period.” Their student ministries have experienced explosive growth over the past eighteen months, presenting an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader passionate about reaching students and equipping leaders. They are seeking a strategic leader driven to grow their youth ministry, develop leaders, and advance their ministry vision. If you are passionate about making a difference and are motivated to help students thrive, this is the opportunity for you.

About This Organization

Turning Point Community Church (TPCC) is a thriving church in Lubbock, Texas. The church was founded in 2003 by Andy Wood, who was a staff member at the city’s largest church. In its early years, the congregation moved around to different locations, including a science museum and a funeral home, before settling on a 15-acre cotton field on the south edge of Lubbock in 2007. The location proved prophetic as the intersection of Quaker and 114th became one of the busiest hubs in the city, drawing thousands of people every day to nearby businesses.

After the founding pastor left in 2010, TPCC entered its foundational years under the leadership of John Wagner, who focused on stabilizing the church’s finances and expanding its missions work. The church’s sense of purpose was framed as “Changed lives. Period.” During this period, the congregation grew from 400-600 to 800-1000 weekly attendees. In 2018, Chuck Angel became the Sr. Pastor and brought new building skills for a new season at TPCC. The church continued to grow and adapted quickly to the Covid-19 pandemic. TPCC completed a renovation project in 2021 that increased its capacity to 1700 in its three-service format.

TPCC’s next focus is on developing a discipleship plan and capability that utilizes smaller groups, technology, and accessible mentoring to develop Christ followers who are marked by changed lives. The church’s driving purpose is to become elite at making disciples in this next season. Despite challenges and transitions, TPCC has remained rooted in its mission to change lives and has become a thriving faith community in Lubbock, Texas.

Position Description

As the Youth Pastor, you will play a pivotal role in the spiritual growth and development of Turning Point student. You will lead the charge in creating a dynamic and engaging environment where students can explore their faith, build meaningful relationships, and develop the skills they need to become strong leaders and positive influences in the world.
Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the development and implementation of all programs, activities, and educational opportunities within the student ministries. This includes designing and executing weekly gatherings, special events, and service projects that are aligned with the ministry’s mission and goals. You will work closely with our team to ensure that all activities are executed with excellence and that students feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to pursue their faith journey.

Key Responsiblities:

  • Oversees and is the primary teacher for at least one designated weekly youth meeting time
  • Plans and staffs for all youth events and activities, including weekend events and youth camps
  • Recruits and trains group leader mentors to work with youth
  • Oversees discipleship of youth
  • Successfully implements processes necessary for effective youth ministry to include check-in, follow-up, and outreach procedures
  • Assists on Sunday morning in weekly assigned roles and builds relationships with parents and students and seeks out new youth to connect them to youth ministry.

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

  • Staff at Turning Point need to have a “roll up your sleeves and make it happen” mindset. The Youth Pastor will need to have the courage to take risks, dream big, and have vision.
  • The new leader should be outgoing and personable as he builds relationships at local schools, clubs, and builds into students who are yet to call Turning Point home.
  • It is imperative that the new Youth Pastor designs a ministry structure that is scalable to grow with the church.
  • The new Student Pastor will need to help create and communicate a laser-focused vision that everyone will clearly understand and can follow.

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