JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Purpose: This position will be a full-time position which will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of student ministries (children and youth).

Qualifications: The Student Pastor must have a growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus, love working with and ministering to students, have a pastoral heart and desire to see the students grow in their relationship with Christ. Listed below are additional requirements:

General Requirements: 

•       Must be a born-again Christian

•       Meet the 1st Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5 qualifications for church leadership

•       Commit to the church doctrines and beliefs clearly defined in scripture and expressed in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, referenced in the church            constitution and by-laws.

•       Pastoral philosophy of equipping and discipling students

•       Commitment to Accountability

•       Strong teacher with a love for the Word of God

•       Relational style of leadership and ministry

•       General availability to Pastor, parents and student ministry volunteers

•       GED or High School Diploma required; Bible College, seminary or some experience preferred.

SPECIFIC YOUTH DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•       Faithfully teach God’s infallible word. Seek to help students develop a strong daily relationship with Jesus Christ by emphasizing spiritual disciplines of daily Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, service and witnessing

•       Lead students and families to regular participation in corporate worship with the whole church body

•       Oversee weekly youth ministry meetings including but not limited to: Youth Life Groups, Youth Sunday Evening Activities, and Mid-Week Youth Program

•       Lead Student Ministry Team (Youth Committee) in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing student ministry programs and activities

•       Arrange for a variety of age-appropriate activities, both at the church and outside the church, that will attract many different youth to the church and hold their interest – It is encouraged that there be a minimum of one youth activity a month during the school year and one a week during the summer.

•       Enlist and train an effective volunteer ministry team

•       Work with the student ministry team to achieve the collectively articulated goals of the ministry

•       Prepare and submit annual budget request for all areas of assigned responsibility

•       Involve students in missions, evangelism and community outreach

•       Promote student ministry to the church and community utilizing the church bulletin, social media, church website and other means

•       Communicate regularly with Pastor to ensure discipleship strategy is coordinated

•       Periodically evaluate the student ministry and recommend improvements

•       Be an extension/representation of church at youth, community and school events off the church campus.

•       Other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor

SPECIFIC CHILDRENS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•       Children’s ministry responsibilities will be largely administrative.

•       Organize and lead the teams that carry out our major community outreach events – Vacation Bible School, Eggstravaganza (Easter), Trunk or Treat,             etc.

•       Lead and attend summer camps (children and youth) as well as youth mission trips.

•       Organize midweek programming (BLAST and G3) – including the assigning of teachers and curriculum selection.

•       Help students successfully transition from the children’s department to the youth.

COMPENSATION: 

•       Competitive – TBD based upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

•       Please submit resumes by email with Attn: Student Pastor Search Committee.  You may also submit to First Baptist Church, 721 Alford, Flippin, AR 72634.