Minister Of Students

SOWELA Technical Community College; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

10% retirement contribution

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Job summary

Mountain View Baptist Church in Hickory, NC, seeks a dynamic Minister of Students to lead the student ministry (6th–12th grade) with a vision to help students encounter Jesus. This pastoral role emphasizes team-building, strong communication, and developing volunteers, as the church grows a vibrant youth program.

The position reports to the Discipleship Pastor and is part of a church that values worship, small groups, service, and outreach within western North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Experience leading student ministry programs
• Proven ability to recruit and develop ministry teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Pastoral maturity and shepherding gifts

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the student ministry (6th–12th grade)
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers and teams
• Collaborate with the Discipleship Pastor and church leadership
• Foster spiritual growth and discipleship among students

Skills

Student ministry leadership

Team building

Communication

Pastoral care

Job description

MINISTER OF STUDENTS JOB DESCRIPTION

We are prayerfully seeking a dynamic and experienced Minister of Students to lead our thriving and growing student ministry. MVBC has a solid group of volunteers in both middle and high school. The student ministry averages 60+ students in weekly attendance at a church with an average attendance of 575+.

Reports to: Discipleship Pastor

Church Mission Statement:

Mountain View Baptist Church exists to love God through worship, grow people in a small group, serve people in a ministry, and reach people for Christ (Matthew 22:37-41, 28:18-20).

Position Description:

The Minister of Students will lead and oversee every aspect of ministry for students (6th to 12th grade). He must be a dynamic, passionate visionary in leading students to Jesus in ways that embody the four core values in our mission statement. The Minister of Students will be a team-builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of recruiting and developing teams and individuals. This position is pastoral in nature, requiring service not only in student ministry but also as a spiritually mature shepherd to the people of the church.

Church Information:

Founded in 1978, Mountain View Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church located in Hickory, NC, nestled between Charlotte and Asheville in beautiful western North Carolina. We currently average 575+ across two Sunday morning worship services and over 300 in small-group Bible study. We also have Wednesday evening discipleship opportunities for kids, students, and adults.

Salary and Package:

• $60,000 beginning salary (negotiable based on education and experience)
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 10% retirement contribution
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick days based upon Personnel Policy