Associate Pastor to Children and Youth

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Dunlap (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Mission Board seeks an Associate Pastor for Youth and Children to lead ministries for children and youth, teach Bible studies, and mentor volunteers. The role includes coordinating programs, recruiting and training volunteers, and enforcing the church’s Child Protection Policy.

The pastor will partner with parents, support overall services, and be available for some evening/weekend duties. Required is a clear ministry call and a Bachelor’s degree; a Master of Divinity is

Qualifications

• Clear call to ministry toward Children and Youth.
• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university.
• Master of Divinity or related discipline preferred.
• Two years’ ministry experience with youth/children preferred.
• Must affirm Baptist Faith and Message, 2000 and church constitution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture ministries for children and youth under 18.
• Teach Bible studies and mentor leaders, coordinate volunteers.
• Oversee Sunday School, midweek activities, camps, and events.
• Maintain background checks and child protection training.
• Support church services and community presence as needed.

Skills

Ministry leadership

Bible teaching

Volunteer coordination

Child safety policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master of Divinity (preferred)

Job description

The Associate Pastor for Youth and Children is responsible for leading, nurturing, and growing the church’s ministries for children and youth under the age of 18. This includes teaching and leading Bible studies, developing and mentoring youth and adult leaders, partnering with parents, and creating opportunities for children and youth to grow in their faith and participation in the life of the church. The role also oversees major ministry programs and events, including Sunday School, Wednesday evening activities, Vacation Bible School, special events, a Winter Retreat, and Summer Camp. The position also carries significant responsibility for volunteer coordination and child safety, including recruiting and scheduling volunteers, maintaining background checks and records, and training those who work with minors on the church’s Child Protection Policy.
As an Associate Pastor, the position extends beyond children and youth ministry to include supporting overall church services and activities, continuing personal and professional development, and preaching or teaching in other areas of the church as needed. The Associate Pastor is also expected to work with church leadership, maintain a presence in local schools and the community, and remain flexible as the needs of the church and direction of the Senior Pastor determine. This is a full-time position requiring some evening and weekend activities.
Qualifications

• A clear call from the Lord for ministry toward Children and Youth.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited university required
• Master of Divinity in Theology, Missions or related discipline preferred
• Two years of experience in Youth and/or Children’s ministry preferred
• Meet the spiritual, personal and character qualifications of a pastor found in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 and exhibit the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23.
• Must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000 and First Baptist Church Dunlap’s constitution and by-laws
• Must be willing to submit to a full background check