Student Minister The Compass Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Batesville (AR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Church in Batesville, AR, is seeking a full-time Student Minister to lead Junior High and Senior High ministries. The role centers on cultivating relationships, teaching God’s Word, developing leaders, and partnering with parents to raise Christ-followers.

We value someone who loves Jesus, loves students, and will invest in students beyond weekly gatherings, working with pastors, staff and volunteers to advance the church’s mission.

Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus and life reflecting ministry leadership.
• Commitment to Scripture and faithful teaching to students.
• Ability to connect with junior high and senior high students.
• Discipleship-focused ministry that invests beyond weekly gatherings.
• Value parents as essential partners in discipleship.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly ministry, retreats, camps, mission opportunities and events.
• Recruit, equip, encourage and lead a team of adult volunteers.
• Develop student leaders and provide service opportunities for students.
• Partner with pastors, elders, staff and parents in ministry life.

Skills

Discipleship

Leadership

Teaching

Volunteer recruitment

Parent partnerships

Youth ministry

Job description

Student Ministry Position

Compass Church in Batesville, Arkansas, is looking for a Student Minister to lead and disciple our Junior High and Senior High students.

We are looking for someone who genuinely loves Jesus, loves students, and believes in the ministry of the local church. Our desire isn’t simply to find someone who can run a youth program. We want someone who will build relationships, teach God’s Word, develop leaders, partner with parents, and help students become followers of Jesus.

This is a full-time ministry position, primarily responsible for students in Junior High through Senior High. While student ministry will be the primary focus, we are open to shaping other responsibilities around the gifts, experience, and strengths of the person being considered.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a growing relationship with Jesus and a life that reflects the character expected of a ministry leader.
• Is committed to the authority of Scripture and can faithfully teach God’s Word to students.
• Has the ability to connect with Junior High and Senior High students.
• Understands that successful student ministry is ultimately about discipleship.
• Will intentionally invest in students beyond weekly gatherings.
• Values parents and sees them as essential partners in the discipleship of their children.
• Can recruit, equip, encourage, and lead a team of adult volunteers.
• Can develop student leaders and give students opportunities to serve.
• Can plan and lead weekly ministry, retreats, camps, mission opportunities, and other events.
• Works well with pastors/elders, staff, parents, and volunteers.
• Wants to be part of the life and mission of the entire church, not just oversee a separate youth program.

Position: Full-time Student Ministry Position
Primary Ministry: Junior High & Senior High
Location: Batesville, Arkansas
Salary Range: $45,000–$65,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and final responsibilities

Tagged as: jr. high, sr. high, student ministry, youth