Student Minister Ridgecrest Baptist Church

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

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, is looking for a passionate Student Minister. This role involves developing a strategy to help students grow spiritually through teaching and engagement in a vibrant student ministry.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a ministry-related field and experience in student ministry. Responsibilities include providing spiritual leadership, coordinating events, and collaborating with families to promote discipleship in students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a consistent and growing walk with Jesus.
• Alignment with Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
• Meets the biblical qualifications expected of church leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop students' relationships with Christ through teaching and activities.
• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care.
• Plan and oversee student ministry gatherings and events.

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Teaching

Discipleship

Communication

Administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a ministry-related field

Master’s Degree in a ministry-related field (preferred)

Tools

Ministry Platform

Planning Center

ProPresenter

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Student Minister who sees student ministry as more than planning events and running programs. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about making disciples, developing leaders, partnering with parents, and helping students discover their place in God’s mission. RBC has a healthy and growing student ministry, but we believe there is significant opportunity for growth and kingdom impact in the years ahead.

Position Summary

The Student Minister will work as a part of the NextGen Team to minister to students (7th-12th grade), families, and volunteers in fulfilling the goal of making Christ-centered disciples of our neighbors and nations.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement a strategy that helps students grow in their relationship with Christ through biblical teaching, worship, prayer, and spiritual disciplines
• Regularly teach God’s Word in a manner that is biblically faithful, engaging, and age appropriate
• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to students and their families
• Foster a welcoming and relational ministry culture where students are connected to meaningful biblical community
• Develop and strengthen small group environments that encourage spiritual growth and accountability
• Partner with parents in the spiritual formation and discipleship of their students
• Recruit, train, equip, and shepherd adult volunteers who serve in student ministry
• Identify and develop student leaders, creating opportunities for them to serve within the church
• Encourage a serving attitude and connect students to meaningful service opportunities throughout the life of RBC
• Develop and lead outreach initiatives that engage students who are not connected to the church
• Equip students to share the gospel and live as faithful witnesses in their schools, activities, and communities
• Provide opportunities for students to participate in local and global mission efforts
• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of the student ministry in alignment with RBC’s mission, values, and discipleship pathway
• Plan and oversee student ministry gatherings, events, retreats, camps, and mission opportunities
• Manage ministry budgets, calendars, communications, and resources with excellence and accountability
• Collaborate with church staff and ministry leaders to advance the overall mission of RBC

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a consistent and growing walk with Jesus
• Alignment with Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Alignment with RBC Staff Core Values: Christlike, Passionate, Creative, Capable, and Cooperative
• Meets the biblical qualifications expected of church leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in a ministry-related field of study
• Able to create and implement a strategy that aligns with RBC’s discipleship model
• Demonstrated ability to disciple students and develop leaders
• Demonstrated ability to partner with parents in the spiritual formation of students.
• Demonstrated ability to teach on a weekly basis
• Demonstrated administrative, relational, and communication skills
• Successfully completes all required background checks and abuse prevention training

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience participating in or serving in student ministry
• Experience using ministry-related technologies used by RBC (Ministry Platform, Planning Center, ProPresenter etc.)
• Experience planning and leading retreats, camps, mission trips, and student events
• Master’s Degree in a ministry-related field

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Experience leading worship
• Experience with social media content creation and management
• Experience serving in multiple ministry areas (children, college, missions, etc.)
• Experience supervising staff or interns