Student Ministry Lead: Discipleship, Growth & Service

SBC Executive Committee; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA seeks a relational Student Pastor to lead a growing student ministry and rebuild trust after turnover. You will collaborate with the Family Ministry Team and Discipleship Pastor to disciple students, recruit adult leaders, and foster opportunities for worship, outreach, and spiritual growth within a Christ-centered culture.

The role emphasizes shepherding care, biblical literacy, and partnering with families to reinforce faith at home.

Qualifications

• Relational leadership and ability to disciple students.
• Experience or strong interest in youth ministry and family ministry.
• Ability to recruit and equip adult volunteers and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic plan for the student ministry that includes evangelism and discipleship.
• Provide guidance, direction, and counsel for those struggling emotionally and spiritually.
• Ensure that all teaching and preaching in the student ministry is based on the faithful exposition of God’s Word.
• Equip students to serve both the church body and the community.
• Oversee and coordinate with volunteer leaders to plan a program designed to lead individuals in the student ministry to a knowledge of the plan of salvation and to disciple them as they grow in their faith.
• Communicate with church leadership, staff, parents, and congregation in a timely manner utilizing available resources.
• Communicate information related to events and activities taking place within the student ministry: to students, their parents, and the church.
• Develop and implement the Student Ministry budget in alignment with the overall church budget.
• Aid in the shepherding care to the congregation (e.g., hospital visits, counseling when needed, making home visits, etc.).

Skills

Relational leadership

Discipleship

Youth ministry

Volunteer leadership

Job description

Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA seeks a relational Student Pastor to lead a growing student ministry and rebuild trust after turnover. You will collaborate with the Family Ministry Team and Discipleship Pastor to disciple students, recruit adult leaders, and foster opportunities for worship, outreach, and spiritual growth within a Christ-centered culture.

The role emphasizes shepherding care, biblical literacy, and partnering with families to reinforce faith at home.