CANDIDATECOMPETENCIES
•A Bachelor’s degree in a ministry-related field
•1-2years of experience within student ministry
•Active member of a Baptist church
•Strong commitment to personal spiritual growth and development
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to connect with teenagers and their families
•Capacity to mentor and develop volunteers
•Demonstrate a heart for evangelism and outreach
•Proficient in office software, social media, & other communication platforms.
•Coordinate with the Lead Pastor and other ministry leaders to ensure that the student ministry aligns with the overall vision of the church
•Organize and lead from the perspective of a relational family ministry
•Plan ahead to allow for prayer, clear out comes, and needed resources
•Participate & contribute in weekly staff meetings & other leadership meetings
•Develop small group structure to facilitate discipleship, community, & growth
•Recruit & train volunteers to serve in student ministry
•Provide opportunities for students to serve in ministry, missions, & outreach
•Plan events that encourage outreach and fellowship
•Communicate with parents in various forms (i.e. social media, website, etc.) and maintain methods to receive feedback
•Plan and implement out reach to local schools
•Provide resources (i.e. groups, counseling, etc.) to students & families as needed

Lighthouse Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee seeks a full-time Student Pastor who will be responsible for ministering to families with students in grades 6-12 in our church and in the wider community by reaching out to, caring for, and teaching spiritual formation. We expect the candidate to have a growing, personal relationship with Christ, and a big heart for students. This individual should possess effective communications kills, the ability to work as both a team player and as a leader, the capacity to think outside of the box as well as a desire to continue to grow and learn.