Youth PastorFirst Baptist ChurchPage 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Youth Pastor (full-time position)

REPORTS:

  • Directly to the Senior Pastor
  • Indirectly to the Elder Board

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Personal Life
  • Personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ with a desire for ongoing personal spiritual growth
  • Church Life
  • Endorse and support the Covenant, Affirmation of Faith, Constitution, and By-Laws of First Baptist Church
  • Evidence a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Core Values of First Baptist Church
  • Willing to become a member of First Baptist Church
  • Education
  • Required
  • Baccalaureate degree
  • Bible, theology, and/or ministry training
  • Preferred
  • Master of Arts in Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or equivalent (i.e. 40-50 Master’s credits in ministry)
  • Ministry Life
  • Three years of ministry experience desired, preferably with emphasis in youth ministry
  • Passion for reaching lost youth with the gospel
  • Passion for equipping disciples within the youth ministry
  • Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with youth and adults
  • Proven ability to design, implement, organize, and lead youth ministry programs
  • Proven ability to teach youth to understand and apply the Bible in their lives
  • Proven ability to train and equip adult youth ministry leaders and parents

DUTIES:

  • Personal Development
  • Invest significant time in prayer and personal Bible study
  • Stay current with ministry trends by reading books and periodicals and/or attending approved conferences
  • Meet regularly with the Senior Pastor for supervision and mutual development
  • Leadership Involvement
  • Become a visible part of the pastoral team through involvement in worship, preaching as requested, and teaching
  • Participate as an Elder on the Elder Board
  • Participate in Church Council meetings and related team meetings as required
  • Ministry Expectations
  • Organize, equip, and lead a youth ministry team of parents/adults to support and facilitate youth activities and programs that reach the lost and grow the believer
  • Develop and oversee opportunities for students to discover and grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Plan regular mission trips and service opportunities for the youth of the church
  • Provide counseling and spiritual direction to youth as needed
  • Provide pastoral care and hospital visitation to youth and their families
  • Keep regular office hours and be available to meet with students and parents
  • Visibly support the youth by attending student activities and events (e.g. concerts, athletics)
  • Confront any problems or conflicts within the youth ministry, seeking to reconcile relationships and promote unity
  • Develop relationships with area school officials and other area youth leaders
  • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

Please send resume to:

Email:

Physical Mail: First Baptist Church / 402 Eleventh Avenue SE/ Roseau, MN 56751

Resumes must be received by June 15, 2017.

May 2017