Associate Pastor to Children and Youth

About the role

The Associate Pastor for Youth and Children is responsible for leading, nurturing, and growing the church’s ministries for children and youth under the age of 18. This includes teaching and leading Bible studies, developing and mentoring youth and adult leaders, partnering with parents, and creating opportunities for children and youth to grow in their faith and participation in the life of the church. The role also oversees major ministry programs and events, including Sunday School, Wednesday evening activities, Vacation Bible School, special events, a Winter Retreat, and Summer Camp.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead Bible studies
• Develop and mentor youth and adult leaders
• Partner with parents
• Create opportunities for children and youth to grow in their faith
• Oversee major ministry programs and events
• Recruit and schedule volunteers
• Maintain background checks and records
• Train volunteers on the church’s Child Protection Policy
• Support overall church services and activities
• Continue personal and professional development
• Preach or teach in other areas of the church as needed

Requirements

• A clear call from the Lord for ministry toward Children and Youth
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited university required
• Master of Divinity in Theology, Missions or related discipline preferred
• Two years of experience in Youth and/or Children’s ministry preferred

Qualifications

• Meet the spiritual, personal and character qualifications of a pastor found in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9
• Exhibit the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23
• Must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000 and First Baptist Church Dunlap’s constitution and by-laws
• Willingness to submit to a full background check