Youth Pastor

YOUTH/STUDENT MINISTRIES PASTOR:

We are seeking a Youth Pastor who will provide biblical leadership and shepherding for our student ministry, while developing a culture of discipleship and helping students grow into mature followers of Christ. The Youth Pastor will seek to glorify God by leading efforts to develop, coordinate, direct, and oversee all 7th-12th grade youth programs, activities, and events…including the recruitment, development, equipping, and support of volunteer leaders and workers who assist with the youth ministry. 

This is a pastor-level role intended for a leader who can teach Scripture faithfully, develop leaders, build relationships with students and families, and create systems that support long-term ministry health.

Primary Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

• Provide biblical leadership and vision for the student ministry
• Teach and communicate Scripture clearly and effectively
• Lead students toward spiritual maturity and discipleship
• Provide pastoral care for students and families as needed

Ministry Development

• Develop and oversee ministry strategy for middle and high school students
• Recruit, equip, and shepherd volunteer leaders
• Build systems that support discipleship, leadership development, and outreach
• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and implement improvements

Relational Leadership

• Build relationships with students and parents
• Partner with families in discipling students
• Work collaboratively with church staff and leadership
• Participate in the life and mission of the church as a whole

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage ministry calendar and budget
• Coordinate events, camps, retreats, and mission opportunities
• Oversee communication and organization for student ministry activities

Job Qualifications:

• Clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Agreement with church beliefs and ministry philosophy (https://whittington.org/what-we-believe)
• Demonstrated character consistent with biblical pastoral leadership
• Experience leading in student ministry preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteers
• Proclaims and holds to God’s Word
• Intentional in the development of disciples
• Practices the spiritual disciplines of the faith
• Uses spiritual gifts to strengthen the Body of Christ
• Strong teaching and leadership gifting

To Apply

Please submit these items to Lead Pastor, Bob Pankey at bob@whittington.org.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Personal testimony and ministry philosophy
• Link to a short personal introduction video
• Links to 2-3 recent teaching samples (either videos or documents)
• References

Whittington Church is a growing Southern Baptist church that is biblically grounded, Spirit-empowered, and open to the active operation of all the spiritual gifts described in the New Testament. We are located in rural Southern Illinois and draw attendees from a 6 county area.