Coordinates With: Student and College Committee

Supervises: Student and Children’s Assistant and volunteers

Position Description: Candidates, first and foremost, love the Lord and know who they are in Christ and desire to give God the glory in all things. This position requires a leader who is doctrinally sound and wants to make disciples of Jesus Christ. This position will provide influential leadership, vision, and direction to all involved in Student Ministry. The Minister of Youth and College will devote time to mentoring students and volunteers, and they will be expected to lead students to the Lord in worship, spiritual growth, evangelism, and service.

Spiritual Criteria:

Profession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message
Commitment to personal spiritual growth
Modeling of standards and expectations of leaders within FBC Ellijay
Willingness to become an active member of FBC Ellijay

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required, with seminary degree achieved or in progress
Three years of experience preferred in youth/student programs
Must be ordained by FBC Ellijay within one year of hiring date if not ordained when hired
Have a valid driver’s license
Pass a FBC Ellijay background check

Key Responsibilities:

Disciple students by leading as a disciple of Jesus Christ
Plan and execute biblically accurate, culturally relevant services for the Student Ministry
Plan and lead student retreats, mission trips, and group worship gatherings for the Student Ministry
Recruit, equip, and develop volunteers, adult small group leaders, and student leaders
Develop an active student committee to assist in planning
Communicate with parents
Assist in the development of the Student Ministry budget
Support students by attending school and community events when possible
Support the programs of the church, faithfully participating in church services and encouraging students to do the same
Provide spiritual counseling and direction to students on an individual basis
Assist the Senior Pastor in providing pastoral care and meeting other needs of the congregation

Skills and Expectations:

Experience in organizing multiple projects and events
Organized and flexible
Able to teach scripture with comfort and authority, command respect of students and manage large groups of teenagers, enforce safety and security protocols, and maintain confidentiality
Motivated self-starter
Energetic and creative with the ability to participate in activities
Significant study and preparation for teaching
Combination of office and computer tasks

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Youth Pastor Search Committee FBC by email.

Letter of Interest
Resume
Video Testimony