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PRESENTS

STUDENT PASTOR

AT IMPRINT CHURCH

WOODINVILLE, WA || BOTHELL, WA

imprintchurch.org


HISTORY & CURRENT

Imprint Church was launched from Northshore Community Church in Kirkland, WA, with about 50 people roughly a dozen years ago. Darren Larson is the founding pastor and continues to serve as one of the lead pastors. Though non-denominational, they are connected to the Converge Northsound Network of churches.

The church, with nearly 600 in weekly attendance, is very warm and welcoming but aims to be much more than that. They strive to be a place where warmth and hospitality translate into a community where people connect, grow, and multiply. The Sunday morning experience can be described as "real," with lead pastors committed to teaching God's Word accurately and in a highly relatable manner. They typically preach through a book of the Bible, occasionally interspersing topical series. The worship is authentic and modern, and the congregation is diverse in age, growing with younger families.

The church has seen significant growth over the past 12 years. After just three years, they hired a church planting pastor, Tom Regan, and planted a second location in Bothell after their fifth year, starting with about 100 people. Both churches were growing until COVID hit. Since the Bothell location met in a public community college, they had to move back to the original Imprint location in Woodinville, becoming one church again for a couple of years. However, in 2023, they were gifted a building in Bothell, and now both locations average nearly 300 in weekly attendance.

Imprint Church has a sizable staff and a healthy leadership team, operating collaboratively while maintaining unique identities at each location.

The new Student Lead will oversee the ministry for middle and high school students and their families, guiding and directing the student ministry and partnering with those leading the birth-through-elementary programs.

VISION & CONVICTIONS

VISION

Making and multiplying grateful and generous disciples through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We envision a movement of people who love Jesus and are known more for their gratitude and generosity in Christ than anything else. We want to be part of the gospel’s transforming work in people’s lives, our community, and our world.

CONVICTIONS

We’re committed to being a healthy church body, as defined by the Bible. The following list of health qualities is not exhaustive, and we don’t believe there’s only one way to express these. But the following represents our core convictions about what it means for us to be a healthy church.

JESUS

The foundation and focus of all church life is the good news of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and the eternal life that comes through him alone.

BIBLE

The Bible is God’s authoritative, powerful, life-transforming word to humanity. Its focal point is the good news of Jesus. In our Sunday gatherings, we typically preach through books of the Bible, always proclaiming Jesus.

WORSHIP

Christian worship is not something confined to a religious event but is to be an all-encompassing mindset and lifestyle. This means responding to the Lord with total devotion from one’s life, in gratitude for God’s kindness through Jesus, and rejoicing in the Lord, his salvation, and unending goodness.

UNITY

Every believer in Jesus is unified in one “body”—the church—and each has a Spirit-given gift to develop other disciples and glorify God by building the body. Because we belong to one body, we call everyone to be builders, not merely bystanders.

PRAYER

As human bodies are powerless without food to fuel them, we are powerless to faithfully follow Jesus apart from the empowerment of his Spirit. So we live in prayerful dependence.

GENEROSITY

We follow the way of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. Motivated by gratitude for the gospel, we gladly give our time, money, and effort to the things God cares about. The result is a life of generously serving others.

WITNESS

The good news and life-saving power of Jesus spreads and makes new disciples not merely through inviting people to “church.” It happens when followers of Jesus have compassion for those who don’t know him yet and a passion to make him known, and therefore boldly take opportunities to verbally share the gospel.

LOVE

Love is the heartfelt commitment to another person’s good and is the preeminent mark of Christlikeness. Therefore we want our individual lives and our church community to embody genuine love and affection for God and one another.

For the full doctrinal statement of Imprint Church, click here.

STUDENT MINISTRY APPROACH


Imprint Student Ministry serves students from sixth grade through high school, aiming to create engaging environments for both middle and high school students. The ministry's goal is to help students grow deep in their faith while fostering broad relationships. This growth occurs through a combination of large and small group settings within the ministry.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

A primary aim of the Student Ministry is to create environments where all students are met, cared for, and loved by leaders who demonstrate Jesus' love. Imprint Student Ministry leaders strive to remain present in students' lives outside of the program through discipleship and life-on-life relationships.

Student Ministry programming for both middle and high school students takes place on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.


MISSIONS, CAMPS, EVENTS AND MORE!

The Student Ministries stay busy year-round, with special outreach events, camps, retreats, and mission trips being part of the DNA of Imprint.

LEADERSHIP

The Church has two Lead Pastors: Darren Larson (pictured first below) and Tom Regan. They both serve as Elders. The two have a great relationship, and work very closely to lead the church together with the other Elders.

The staff and elders enjoy the collaborative environment of Imprint. To see the other leaders at Imprint click here.

CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY

MINISTRY MULTIPLICATION

Middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) currently meet together on Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm. However, church leadership is considering splitting the group into separate middle school and high school gatherings. The new pastor will likely have the opportunity to provide input and help determine some specifics of this transition.

Creativity and unique approaches should be incorporated into these gatherings. After assessing the ministry, the new pastor should re-envision the methodology to ensure students feel that the program is tailored specifically for their age and stage. Beyond the regular program, there is tremendous opportunity to create unique events for outreach, service, and growth-oriented ministries.

SOLID FOUNDATION

Imprint Church experienced a solid season of stability in its student ministry for five years, including the pandemic period, under the former Student Lead. After the previous pastor moved on, the ministry was led effectively by a volunteer team. In 2022, a new Student & Family Pastor took over, successfully growing the volunteer team and continuing much of the previous leadership's initiatives.

Imprint looks forward to a new direction that includes creativity and new discipleship pathways while maintaining strong relational ties.

The new Student Pastor will have the opportunity to build upon this solid foundation and lead a group of students eager to maintain their community while reaching out to those who don't yet know Jesus. With the children's ministry continuing to grow, the student ministry can anticipate a steady influx of students graduating into the group for years to come.

RELATIONAL ABOVE ALL ELSE

The hope, desire, and stated goal is to find a passionate leader who will connect with a diverse base of students and families. The new Student Pastor will gain quick momentum by effectively engaging with the family ministry team, connecting with students, empowering leaders, and communicating well with parents and families.

LEADER OF LEADERS

Imprint Church has a solid base of lay leaders serving in student ministries. However, these leaders express a desire for more extensive training and accountability as their shepherding roles in the lives of kids and students expand. The new pastor should take the time to build community and trust while providing practical training to disciple kids, students, and parents in one-on-one, small group, and larger group settings.


LOCATION & DEMOGRAPHICS

Woodinville and Bothell are located in the northeast corner of King County, serving as wooded suburbs of the greater Seattle area. Both cities offer the advantages of being "close to it all," situated less than a half-hour drive from downtown Seattle and under an hour from ski slopes, hiking, kayaking, and more.

The region's economy is driven by many well-known Northwest-based businesses, including Amazon, Boeing, Costco, REI, Starbucks and Microsoft, and it is a premier tourist destination in the Pacific Northwest. With attractions like Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, wineries, professional sports, and the University of Washington, the opportunities are countless. However, the cost of living in this area is high, with the Puget Sound area among the most expensive in the nation. The median house cost is around $750,000 greater Puget Sound, in Bothell it's just over $900,000 and in Woodinville, it is at or above $1 million, though there are more affordable areas within a 20-minute drive.

Bothell is celebrated for its beautiful parks and trails, providing ample opportunities for residents and visitors to connect with nature. The Sammamish River Trail is a favorite destination for walking, running, and biking, offering picturesque views of the river and lush surroundings. Conveniently located near major freeways, Bothell offers easy access to both the bustling city and the serene countryside in just minutes.

To read more about Bothell and its demographics click here.

Woodinville is known for its great wineries and breweries, horse farms, and garden nurseries. Many residents are part of the regional technology hub, which includes campuses for major tech companies.

To read more about Woodinville and its demographics click here.

GENERAL PROFILE OF THE ROLE

The Student Lead will further the mission and vision of Imprint Church by leading our students to be grateful and generous disciples through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This will be done by overseeing, directing, and leading ministry to students (grades 6-12) for the locations of Imprint Church.

Expectations:

  • Is a Christian who has responded to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meets the qualifications of Christian living and church leadership set forth in the Scriptures.
  • Adheres to the Vision and Mission of Imprint Church.
  • Understands and is willing to support the Statement of Beliefs and Core Convictions of Health for Imprint Church.
  • Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
  • Maintains good communication with the Lead Pastors and Lead Team.
  • Participates and is present at major Imprint Church events as directed.
  • Is a pastoral leader (“Student Pastor”) in the church communities of Imprint Church.
  • Is an engaging teacher, with a strong biblical background.
  • Has a Bible or Seminary education, or a good biblical foundation with a desire to learn good biblical theology.

Responsibilities:

Imprint Students

  • Loves students.
  • Oversee the vision and programming for all students, 6th-12th grade, at Imprint Church.
  • Plan and develop for separate, future middle school and high school ministries.
  • Develop and give comprehensive oversight of all plans, processes, people, and budgets within the student ministries.
  • Discover, develop, and deploy leadership teams within the Student Ministry at Imprint Church that execute a vision and strategy toward the church vision, mission, and health.
  • Recruit, lead, shepherd, and support the Student Ministry adult leadership team.
  • Communicate the overall vision, mission, and strategy of the ministry to the church body and leadership.
  • Develop and plan the preaching/teaching calendar for Student Gatherings.
  • Disciple and spend time with students and the adult leadership team.
  • Create and manage the calendar for the Student Ministry.
  • Lead and organize effective youth programs with fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and mission opportunities.
  • Lead and plan student camps, retreats, and service opportunities.
  • Help students transition from high school to participating in the church as young adults.

Other Imprint Church Lead Responsibilities

  • Attend worship gatherings, special meetings, prayer gatherings, and a Imprint Group as possible.
  • Attend and contribute to Leads meetings and huddles.
  • Participate as needed or requested in the evaluation and development of the overall church ministry.
  • Develop relationships with the other Leaders at Imprint Church.
  • Identify and resource people who want to serve in and through Imprint Church in other ways.
  • Be willing to preach occasionally in the Sunday Gatherings as assigned by Lead Pastors.
  • Be available as requested for pastoral care for people including pre-marital counseling, discipleship, crisis, prayer, and trauma.
  • Build into your own spiritual health and leadership development.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Aptitude

  • Be self-directed and more of a leader than a helper or manager.
  • Have a core value of humility and a desire to develop a servant’s heart.
  • Engage and move toward students and others during church gatherings and events.
  • Possess administrative skills to schedule and plan student ministry programs and events.
  • Be willing to develop some technological savvy and work with, or equip others to work with, social media, presentation software, videos, and sound systems.
  • Be proficient and willing to work regularly on Mac computers — Microsoft Office or Apple iWork, Slack, email, and the Imprint Church database (Planning Center Online).

Notes:

  • This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Other job-related duties may come up from time to time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

CONTACT

Ready to take the next step?

To find out additional information about Imprint Church please visit imprintchurch.org

If, after prayerfully reviewing this information, you sense this role and church culture could be a good fit for you, please contact Brian Aaby via any of the options below.


​Brian Aaby // 206.484.3924 // [email protected] // @brianaaby