Minister of Students

SBC Executive Committee; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan 10%

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Mountain View Baptist Church in Hickory, NC seeks a dynamic Minister of Students to lead the 6th–12th grade ministry. The role calls for visionary leadership, strong communication, and a pastoral heart to shepherd students and families.

You will recruit, train, and develop student volunteers, oversee weekly programs, and collaborate with the Discipleship Pastor to advance the church’s mission and growth.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and passionate visionary leader for student ministry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven track record of recruiting and developing teams and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of student ministry for grades 6–12.
• Serve as a pastoral shepherd to the church and support overall ministry.
• Collaborate with volunteers to grow a thriving student program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team-building

Recruiting and developing teams

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