Student Pastor

First Baptist Church of Flippin – Student Pastor – Job Description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Purpose: This position will be a full-time position which will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of student ministries (children and youth).

Qualifications: The Student Pastor must have a growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus, love working with and ministering to students, have a pastoral heart and desire to see the students grow in their relationship with Christ. Listed below are additional requirements: 

General Requirements: 

•      Must be a born-again Christian 

•      Meet the 1st Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5 qualifications for church leadership 

•      Commit to the church doctrines and beliefs clearly defined in scripture and expressed in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, referenced in the church constitution and by-laws. 

•      Pastoral philosophy of equipping and discipling students 

•      Commitment to Accountability 

•      Strong teacher with a love for the Word of God 

•      Relational style of leadership and ministry 

•      General availability to Pastor, parents and student ministry volunteers 

•      GED or High School Diploma required; Bible College, seminary or some experience preferred. 

SPECIFIC YOUTH DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•      Faithfully teach God's infallible word. Seek to help students develop a strong daily relationship with Jesus Christ by emphasizing spiritual disciplines of daily Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, service and witnessing 

•      Lead students and families to regular participation in corporate worship with the whole church body 

•      Oversee weekly youth ministry meetings including but not limited to: Youth Life Groups, Youth Sunday Evening Activities, and Mid-Week Youth Program 

•      Lead Student Ministry Team (Youth Committee) in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing student ministry programs and activities 

•      Arrange for a variety of age-appropriate activities, both at the church and outside the church, that will attract many different youth to the church and hold their interest – It is encouraged that there be a minimum of one youth activity a month during the school year and one a week during the summer.

•      Enlist and train an effective volunteer ministry team 

•      Work with the student ministry team to achieve the collectively articulated goals of the ministry 

•      Prepare and submit annual budget request for all areas of assigned responsibility 

•      Involve students in missions, evangelism and community outreach 

•      Promote student ministry to the church and community utilizing the church bulletin, social media, church website and other means 

•      Communicate regularly with Pastor to ensure discipleship strategy is coordinated 

•      Periodically evaluate the student ministry and recommend improvements

•      Be an extension/representation of church at youth, community and school events off the church campus.

•      Other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor

SPECIFIC CHILDRENS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•      Children’s ministry responsibilities will be largely administrative.

•      Organize and lead the teams that carry out our major community outreach events – Vacation Bible School, Eggstravaganza (Easter), Trunk or Treat, etc.

•      Lead and attend summer camps (children and youth) as well as youth mission trips. 

•      Organize midweek programming (BLAST and G3) – including the assigning of teachers and curriculum selection.

•      Help students successfully transition from the children’s department to the youth.

COMPENSATION: 

•      Competitive – TBD based upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

•      Please submit resumes to [email protected] with Attn: Student Pastor Search Committee. You may also submit to First Baptist Church, 721 Alford, Flippin, AR 72634. 

•      Candidates also encouraged to spend time familiarizing themselves with our church and community online (Facebook or http://fbc-flippin.com/)