Student and Missions Minister- Part Time

Brentwood Baptist Church; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brentwood Baptist Church in Columbia, TN seeks a Part-Time Student + Missions Minister for The Church at West End-Columbia (WEC). Under the Groups + Administration Minister, you will help implement a Disciple Making Disciples strategy for students (6th–12th) and lead the church’s local and international missions efforts.

You will direct student ministry programming (Sunday morning and Wednesday evening), supervise volunteers, oversee curriculum and events, manage related budgets, and monitor

Qualifications

• Personal sense of calling to vocational Christian ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree required; seminary preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in church or Christian ministry context.

Responsibilities

• Direct student ministry programming (Sun AM and Wed PM).
• Oversee curriculum, events, and ministry health metrics.
• Lead volunteers and ministry teams; manage budgets.
• Plan and mobilize local service opportunities and mission journeys.
• Collaborate with church staff across Next Gen and missions areas.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Pastoral ministry calling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Seminary preferred

Job description

# Student and Missions Minister- Part TimeWest End (Columbia) - Columbia, TN 38401## OverviewPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionThe Student + Missions Minister for The Church at West End-Columbia (WEC) is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Groups + Administration Minister to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive disciple-making strategy of the Student Ministry (grades 6th–12th) and the overall missions ministry at WEC.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:STUDENT MINISTRY: • Work in conjunction with the WEC Next Generations Minister to contextualize and implement the Disciples Making Disciples (DxD) strategy for West End students. This will take place through the five buckets of gospel conversations, groups, going, gathering, and giving. • Direct, lead, and oversee student ministry leaders, student ministry programming (Sun AM and Wed PM), catalyst events (both campus- specific and churchwide), oversee curriculum, and prepare experiences that are engaging, creative, and biblically applicable to students. • Oversee the structures that support Student Ministry, including strategic goals, budgets, and reviewing Ministry Health Index stats for accuracy.MISSIONS: • Work in conjunction with the WEC Groups + Administration Minister to engage and equip the WEC congregation in going to serve our neighbors and the nations. • Plan, organize, and implement strategic local service opportunities that utilize local partnerships and opportunities to mobilize the church to serve in and around Columbia. • Plan, organize, and implement strategic mission journeys and help mobilize the church for participation locally, nationally, and internationally.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:* Participate in cross-campus Mission Ministers and Next Gen / Student Ministers meetings and other opportunities for collaboration.* Provide oversight, accountability, and regular reporting for the budget related to all assigned ministries.* Be available to help with spiritual responses, mental health conversations, and/or congregational care needs.* Prioritize weekly WEC staff meetings, any All-Campus Ministry Team meetings, and the occasional Q Staff meeting.* Perform weddings & funerals as needed and serve in the Minister On-Call, on rotation and/or as needed.* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS: In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.Management • Directs both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals • Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks and delegating other priorities to others • Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions • Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomesLeadership • Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy towards results • Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust • Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration • Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them • Demonstrates Christ-likeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth • Leads volunteers by serving and not by asserting control • Utilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leads • Invests in the development of others around him/herCommunication • Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to staff and/or volunteers • Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results • Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines • Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteersSelf-Development • Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals • Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary KASH (knowledge, attitude, skills and habits) necessary to be successful in this role • Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow • The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growthQUALIFICATIONS: • A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry. • Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church. • A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer. • The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers. • Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment. • Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities. • Ability and attitude to be a team player.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. Some seminary is preferred, but not necessary. • Minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred working in the local church or Christian ministry context.All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.