Youth Pastor

Overview: The Youth Pastor will work to establish and cultivate the community building in youth ministry through discipleship & student leadership. Youth Pastor would oversee high school & junior high school ministry.

Responsibilities

· Works/submits under the vision & direction of the Senior Pastor

· Oversees the High School and Junior High School Ministry. This includes:

o Visitation/Pastoral Counseling

o Weekday Gatherings (such as Friday nights)

o Ministry-specific events

· Establishes & develops a discipleship program for youth. This includes

o Working to develop a program

o Overseeing & organizing the program as a whole

o Overseeing the leaders involved

o Connecting with the schools to further expand discipleship

· Oversees & organizes the youth student leadership. These teams include:

o Prayer Team

o Welcome/Care Team

o Outreach Team

o Praise/Tech Team (works with the Worship Director)

· Collaborate & oversee on seasonal events (like retreats)

Qualifications

· Required:

o A clear calling & passion for pastoral ministry for youth

o Graduate of an accredited seminary with a Master of Divinity degree

o 2+ years of ministry experience involved in youth ministry

o Willingness to uphold to the Southern Baptist theology

o Willingness to work with the pastoral staff & with the church

o Able to lead & work in team settings

o Strong desire to build & develop pastoral relationships with leaders & with students

· Preferred:

o Has a heart for & a proficient understanding of the Korean immigrant church

o Has experience in developing discipleship programs in their ministries

o Proficient in speaking & understanding the Korean language

o 5+ years of ministry experience involved in youth ministry

Position & Application

· Position: Youth Pastor (Full Time)

· Salary range is $75,000 – $85,000 per year · To apply please send required documents to by email.

o Resume

o Three references (at least one pastoral reference)

o Personal testimony

o Statement of faith and philosophy of ministry

o Sample sermon in audio/video format

o Copy of diploma or proof of enrollment in accredited seminary