Student Ministry Pastor

Student Ministry Pastor

The Student Ministry Pastor leads a vibrant, Christ-centered ministry for middle and high school students, fostering spiritual growth, discipleship, and meaningful relationships with students and families. This full-time role advances the mission and vision of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church through engaging programming, strong leadership development, and pastoral care.

Salary: $53,000–$68,000 annually (negotiable, based on experience)

Benefits: Health care reimbursement, cell phone stipend, professional development, and ministry expense account

Key Responsibilities

• Lead weekly student ministry programming, worship services, and small groups aligned with church vision.
• Select and implement biblically sound, age-appropriate curriculum.
• Plan and oversee events, outreach opportunities, fundraisers, retreats, and camps.
• Recruit, train, disciple, and care for student ministry volunteers and leadership teams.
• Provide pastoral care for students and families; equip parents—especially fathers—as spiritual leaders.
• Communicate effectively through newsletters, email, social media, and the student ministry website.
• Manage ministry calendars, budgets, and administrative systems.
• Collaborate with church staff and participate in church-wide initiatives.
• Occasionally preach, lead premarital counseling, and serve in pastoral roles as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of student ministry experience, including at least 3 years in a director-level role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relational skills.
• Passion for discipling students and partnering with families.
• Creative, organized, and mission-driven.
• Alignment with the mission, values, and doctrinal beliefs of Myrtle Grove Baptist.