Youth Pastor

Hours: 25-30 hours per week

Purpose

The Youth Pastor will carry out the mission of the church by assisting students in grades 6-12 in making strategic life-decisions for Christ and by implementing an outreach program to lead unchurched families into ministries of the church. They shall be responsible for all phases of youth ministry and seek to blend this ministry into the total church program to win the unevangelized and unengaged while enriching the spiritual growth of the church membership. This pastor will assist families in shepherding the hearts and minds of future generations.

Qualifications

• A born-again, Spirit-filled individual who senses the call of God to youth ministry.
• Meets each standard put forth in the Baptist Faith and Message.
• A love of God’s Word and the ability to teach and preach the Word.
• Lives in accordance with standards given to Elders and Overseers in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

Responsibilities

• Meet periodically with the senior pastor to review and discuss current ministries.
• Plan and implement discipleship opportunities for students to grow in their knowledge and relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and the larger church body.
• Serve as a staff member of the church, participating in regular staff meetings, worship services, small groups, and the overall ministry of the church.
• Train parents and leaders of students to minister to young people.
• Cooperate with local school systems to develop, promote, and implement programs that encourage a relationship with Christ.
• Establish and follow departmental budgets, as directed by the senior pastor.
• Provide pastoral care and crisis-response to youth families.
• Maintain the youth social media page.
• Establish procedures for ensuring the health and safety of students and leaders during all activities.
• Require background checks for all student leaders.
• Maintain parental permission forms when appropriate for student activities.
• Move and arrange sanctuary chairs for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay

Starting salary of $26,000, with the potential for a higher starting salary based on qualifications and experience.