High School Pastor

ACF Church in Eagle River, Alaska is seeking a passionate, Christ-centered High School Pastor to lead our student ministry for grades 9–12. This role focuses on helping students live out the ACF Youth Culture mission: Known, Valued, Connected, and Discipled in Christ. The High School Pastor will develop meaningful relationships with students, parents, and serve team members while creating engaging environments for spiritual growth.

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME // SALARY // PASTORAL // ON-SITE // INCLUDES WEEKEND AND EVENING HOURS // TYPICAL WORK WEEK SUNDAY-THURSDAY

ACF isn’t just another church, and this isn’t just another job. We’re building a movement where students are known, valued, connected, and discipled into a life of purpose and mission. If you’re passionate about leading high school students (grades 9–12) into deeper relationships with Jesus and authentic community, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a High School Pastor/Director who can create a ministry culture that is fun, spiritually engaging, and relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. This leader will champion discipleship, mobilize students to live on mission. They will partner with our middle school pastor, parents, and volunteers to build a thriving student ministry.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with ACF’s mission, values, and theological convictions.
• Relational and approachable—especially with students, parents, and volunteers.
• Emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and humble in leadership.
• Organized and proactive with ministry planning and systems.
• Uses humor and authenticity to build trust and lead well.

• 3+ years’ experience in youth ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, or related field (preferred, not required).
• Strong communicator—both on stage and one-on-one.
• Experience leading and building student gatherings, small groups, and volunteer teams.
• Familiarity with tools like Planning Center, ProPresenter, and social media.

• Contribute as a main teaching pastor during our weekend services for students to be discipled in the word.
• Sit on, and be a regular contributor to the Youth Culture teaching team

• Collaborate on vision and alignment with middle school pastor to move ACF Youth Culture forward in unison and under the mission of ACF Church
• Lead weekly high school gatherings that are fun, engaging, and spiritually formative.
• Build a discipleship culture through small groups, mentoring, and spiritual habits.
• Develop student leaders to serve in the church and live on mission in their world.
• Work alongside Youth Culture Administrative Assistant to create systems and process that help students take their next steps on their faith journey.

• Build, grow, develop, and train a top tier student ministry team
• Share ownership of student discipleship with adult leaders.

• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Host parent connection events and provide support for raising teens in faith.

• Oversee retreats, mission trips (including annual Mexico mission), and local outreach.
• Create a compelling annual calendar of events that fosters growth and community.

• Work closely with youth, worship, and communications staff to align ministries.
• Utilize systems and tools for effective planning and communication.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to office@acfak.org