Full-Time Student Ministries Pastor

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church; Buffalo (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Buffalo, South Carolina, seeks a Full Time Minister of Students to lead a growing student ministry and invest deeply in discipling youth and families. The role emphasizes vision, relationship-building, and hands-on program development within a rural, growing community.

The candidate should be a born-again Christian, baptized by immersion, and either ordained or eligible for ordination.

Qualifications

• Must be a born-again Christian.
• Believer in the Baptist faith.
• Baptized by immersion in water.
• Exemplary personal habits and conduct.
• Honest, open, and committed to the Church and Church Family.
• Be an active member (regularly attending all services, unless illness, vacation or unforeseen circumstances)
• Ordained Minister or eligible for ordination by MLBC
• Deep seated personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• A compassionate heart for students and their families
• Adaptable to varying situations
• Desirable qualities of cooperation, dependability, self-motivated, punctual and obviously interested in the student programs of MLBC
• High sense of professional ethics
• Takes personal pride in position, seeking to encourage and train others to assist in this significant facet of the church’s total ministry
• Demonstrate modesty in dress
• Be faithful to set a good example in giving Tithes and offerings

Responsibilities

• Oversee the MLBC programs for students.
• Plan church services which demonstrate learning and activities of student programs.
• Plan and coordinate outside activities for students.
• Spiritual development of students through parents/children activities and church services.
• Promotion of special events and outreach opportunities for students to invite friends.
• Education from a Christian perspective on significant issues.
• Student visitation ministry to visit students in home, school, and other settings.
• Assist with Vacation Bible School administration.
• In the Pastor’s absence: pulpit supply and hospital visitation.
• Overseeing mission education for students and promotion of offerings.
• Work with Finance Committee to prepare annual budget for Students programs.

Skills

Born-again Christian

Baptist faith

Active church member

Ordained minister or eligible

Relational leadership

Visionary leadership

Job description

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Buffalo, South Carolina, seeks a Full Time Minister of Students to lead a growing student ministry and invest deeply in discipling youth and families. The role emphasizes vision, relationship-building, and hands-on program development within a rural, growing community.

The candidate should be a born-again Christian, baptized by immersion, and either ordained or eligible for ordination.