Pastor of Discipleship, Families and Students

First Baptist Church of Bushnell; Bushnell (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FBC Bushnell seeks a full-time Pastor of Discipleship, Families and Students to direct the church's educational/discipleship ministry and oversee the youth program (grades 6-12). This role serves under a divine call to ministry and acts within the church covenant framework.

The candidate will recruit and train volunteer leaders, develop outreach to students and families, and manage the youth budget while partnering with families and the church for ongoing discipleship and spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a heart for youth salvation; able to teach the Gospel clearly.
• Agrees with and lives by The Southern Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and FBC Bushnell's Doctrinal Statement/By-Laws.
• Seminary degree or 4+ years equivalent pastoral experience/training
• Licensed and/or ordained by a Southern Baptist church
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs, stand/bend/climb ladders; flexible day/night hours

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and lead a well-balanced discipleship and student ministry program
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders
• Build outreach to students and families, including into schools/community
• Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget
• Supervise student ministry volunteers; lead Student Ministry Team meetings
• Counsel students and families; visit the sick; participate in church-wide outreach
• Administer Baptism and the Lord's Supper as directed

Skills

Youth ministry leadership

Gospel teaching

Discipleship program development

Education

Seminary degree or equivalent pastoral training

Job description

FBC Bushnell is a growing contemporary worship style, southern baptist church with an average service size of 275. We are seeking a full-time Pastor of Discipleship, Families and Students that is willing to minister within the community and have a heart for youth and discipleship.

Pastor of Discipleship, Families and Students

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Job Summary

Directs the church's educational/discipleship ministry and oversees the youth ministry (grades 6-12). Serves under a divine call to ministry; conduct governed by the Minister-Church Covenant of Relationship.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and lead a well-balanced discipleship and student ministry program
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders
• Build outreach to students and families, including into schools/community
• Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget
• Supervise student ministry volunteers; lead Student Ministry Team meetings
• Counsel students and families; visit the sick; participate in church-wide outreach
• Administer Baptism and the Lord's Supper as directed

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a heart for youth salvation; able to teach the Gospel clearly
• Agrees with and lives by The Southern Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and FBC Bushnell's Doctrinal Statement/By-Laws
• Seminary degree or 4+ years equivalent pastoral experience/training
• Licensed and/or ordained by a Southern Baptist church
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs, stand/bend/climb ladders; flexible day/night hours