Pastor of Students and Outreach First Baptist Church of Owensville

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Welcome (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A church is seeking a full-time Pastor of Students and Outreach committed to discipling youth and engaging in outreach activities within the community. Responsibilities include leading and organizing student ministries, overseeing the Sunday School program, and actively communicating with students and families.

Qualifications

• Previous ministry experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church’s efforts to minister with students in grades 6-12.
• Recruit, develop, and organize volunteers for the student ministry.
• Oversee outreach ministries and activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Discipling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

First Baptist Church of Owensville

Pastor of Students and Outreach

Overview

We are looking for a full-time Christian leader with a passion and commitment for discipling students with the gospel of Jesus Christ and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with our surrounding community. We envision this position being a combined focus on primarily the youth program (60%) and then various outreach activities (40%).

Responsibilities

• Lead the church’s efforts to minister with and to students with an emphasis on grades 6-12.
• Reach out to unchurched students in the community.
• Recruit, develop, and organize volunteers for the church’s student ministry.
• Develop an annual budget for the student ministry in consultation with senior church leadership.
• Oversee the student Sunday School program and all Wednesday night student activities.
• Welcome, encourage, and communicate with students and their families.
• Be active and visible with students in their extra-curricular activities.
• Regularly report to the church pastoral leadership about developments in the student ministry.
• Regularly lead students in short-term mission experiences and other activities.
• Oversee outreach ministries and activities of the church.
• Assist in developing and organizing volunteers to serve in outreach ministries of the church.
• Participate in all staff meetings and activities.
• Participate in both Sunday morning worship services under the direction of the Senior Pastor.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Previous ministry experience is preferred.
• A lifestyle consistent with the biblical requirements for pastors/leaders (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9)
• A calling to pastoral ministry
• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the local church.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.