Student Pastor

Church Profile:

Immanuel Baptist Church is a growing church in the Kansas City Metro area. Organized in 1959,

IBC has existed to make disciples in fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). As a

member of the Southern Baptist Convention, IBC believes in the complete inerrancy of Scripture,

the urgency of global missions, cooperation with like-minded churches, and the good news of the

gospel of Jesus Christ. Come join us and reach our community for Jesus with the hope of the

gospel.

Ministerial Position: Student Pastor

Location: Immanuel Baptist Church, Butler, MO

Position Summary: Immanuel Baptist Church is seeking a dedicated and passionate Student

Pastor to oversee and serve together with all Next Generation Ministry team members and leaders

(kindergarten through 12th grade). The ideal candidate will have

a heart for nurturing the spiritual growth of children and youth and will be responsible for developing

and implementing programs that engage and inspire the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate Pastor will seek to equip Next Generation ministry and Worship ministry team

members and leaders in accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12.

Work together with Next Gen ministry members and leaders to

provide oversight and supervision.

Develop and implement age-appropriate programs and activities that promote spiritual

growth and discipleship.

Lead weekly bible studies on Wednesday nights and/or Sunday nights or other appropriate

settings.

Pursue students inside and outside of the church for the purposes of spiritual development

and discipleship.

Be active in the local school system for the purposes of service and outreach.

Recruit, train, and support ministry team members and leaders.

Collaborate with Next Gen ministry team members and leaders to

ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to ministry.

Plan and coordinate with ministry team members and leaders, special events, retreats,

summer camps, VBS, and mission trips.

Provide pastoral care and counseling to ministry team members, leaders, children, youth,

and their families.

Communicate regularly with ministry team members, leaders, parents, and guardians.

Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children and youth.

Follow all guidelines set by the Child Protection Policy.

Additional Responsibilities:

Be active, present, and engaged in the overall life of the church.

Work alongside the Senior Pastor for the overall growth of the Church.

Fill the pulpit on Sunday mornings when assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Help to administer the church ordinances as assigned by the SP (Baptism & Communion).

Attend monthly prayer meetings on the last Sunday of the month.

Attend IBC Council Meetings and Business Meetings.

Follow all IBC Policy and By Laws & Guidelines.

Maintain regular office hours.

Other projects as assigned by the SP.

Accountability:

The Associate Pastor will report directly to the Senior Pastor or his designation concerning his

ministry, spiritual development, and character and to the Finance and Policy Committee for

administrative and financial matters. The Associate Pastor will have an annual performance

evaluation and review of the compensation package.

Qualifications:

A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values

of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Meet the qualifications for Elder/Pastor as listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, & 1 Peter 5.

Must be willing to Affirm and teach in accordance with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

Ordination in the SBC or a desire to pursue ordination.

Bachelor's degree required.

Previous experience in children's or youth ministry.

Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and families.

A passion for working with children and youth and helping them grow in their faith.

Pass a criminal background check.

Be a Mandatory Reporter of known or suspected abuse or neglect to authorities.

Compensation:

Salary Range $40K-$50K

Paid Holidays

Cell Phone Stipend

Two Weeks Paid Vacation

At IBC we subscribe to the doctrinal statement of the Baptist Faith and Message as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention in 2000. Our Church Covenant has chosen to list a summary of beliefs as highlighted below:

Doctrinal Statement

• We believe the Holy Bible to be the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God.  
• We believe there is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, And Holy Spirit.  
• We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is deity, that He was born of a virgin, that we are redeemed by His atoning death through His shed blood, that He bodily resurrected and ascended into Heaven, and that He will come again in power and great glory.  
• We believe that Man was created in the image of God, and because of man’s sin, he incurred not only physical death but spiritual death, which is separation from God. The result of man’s sin is that all human beings are born with a sinful nature.  
• We believe that men are saved through a direct, personal encounter with the risen Lord, at which time they are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. This event we hold to be an experience rather than a doctrinal supposition.  
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whom Christ indwells each believer, enabling him to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to live a godly live of obedience and to spiritually enhance his life through sharing the Good News about Jesus Christ with others. 
• We believe the Holy spirit unites all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that together they form one body, the Church.