GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Student Minister is responsible for organizing, coordinating and implementing a healthy culture of discipleship for students (Junior High, High School and College).  This includes being a resource for parents, ministering to students, equipping volunteers, and fulfilling any other responsibilities assigned by the Pastors.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•      The Student Minister must meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9.
•      The Student Minister must demonstrate a clear call to vocational ministry.
•      The Student Minister must have earned or be pursuing a master’s degree or higher in Biblical Studies or a ministry-related field.
•      The Student Minister must have sufficient ministry experience.
•      The Student Minister must be in full agreement with our statement of faith (The Baptist Faith and Message 2000).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resource for Parents
The Student Minister will be available and provide resources to parents to assist them as they engage in discipleship within the home.
•      Contact parents regularly for prayer, discussion, and fellowship.
•      Provide resources such as books, articles, podcasts, conferences, etc. that deal with family worship and teenage discipleship.
•      Stay in touch with teenage/college trends in order to inform and guide parents to better engage their children at home.
•      Develop healthy relationships with parents in order to partner well with them in their pursuit of making disciples at home.
•      Plan & provide opportunities for students and parents to participate together in various events.

Ministering to Students
Lead students in gospel-centered discipleship through the proclamation of God’s Word.  Teach God’s Word, develop personal relationships and interact with students outside the normal church gathering.
·      Teach the full counsel of God’s Word & ensure sound doctrine is being taught.
·      Cultivate a welcoming environment motivated by grace, truth and love.
·      Be available to counsel students as needed.
·      Plan events that will help develop their spiritual growth.
·      Lead students to develop spiritual disciplines: study, prayer and missions.

Equipping Volunteers
Develop and train new & current volunteers for service in the youth ministry.  This will primarily include developing small group leaders who will build intentional gospel-centered relationships with parents and students.