Pastor of Discipleship, Families and Students

Reports To

Senior Pastor

Job Summary

Directs the church’s educational/discipleship ministry and oversees the youth ministry (grades 6–12). Serves under a divine call to ministry; conduct governed by the Minister‑Church Covenant of Relationship.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and lead a well‑balanced discipleship and student ministry program
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders
• Build outreach to students and families, including into schools/community
• Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget
• Supervise student ministry volunteers; lead Student Ministry Team meetings
• Counsel students and families; visit the sick; participate in church‑wide outreach
• Administer Baptism and the Lord’s Supper as directed

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a heart for youth salvation; able to teach the Gospel clearly
• Agrees with and lives by The Southern Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and FBC Bushnell’s Doctrinal Statement/By‑Laws
• Seminary degree or 4+ years equivalent pastoral experience/training
• Licensed and/or ordained by a Southern Baptist church
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs, stand/bend/climb ladders; flexible day/night hours