Student Pastor

Severns Valley Baptist Church; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Student Pastor to develop and lead a ministry focused on 6th-12th grade students. The role involves creating a culture of evangelism, equipping volunteers, and fostering spiritual growth through various programming and outreach initiatives. Candidates should have a Seminary degree, relevant ministry experience, and a heart for student discipleship. A commitment to Christian values and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A committed Christian living in accordance with the Word of God.
• Ability to be flexible, teachable, and sensitive to God’s leadership.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and committed to humble servant leadership.
• Experience in working with Preschool age children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Develop a ministry that helps students grow in their faith.
• Identify and empower a Student Ministry Leadership Team.
• Lead efforts for Sunday morning ministry and outreach events.
• Counsel with adult leadership and train volunteers.
• Prepare and administer an annual budget for the Student Ministry.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/Public Speaking

Organization/Administration

Google Suite

Planning Center Administration

Basecamp

General Social Media

Education

Seminary Degree in relevant ministry field

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Role

The Student Pastor has a heart that longs to see Students (6th-12th grade) come to know the love of Jesus and share that love with others as they grow into mature followers of Jesus. He will partner with parents and volunteers to create a culture of evangelism and discipleship in our Student Ministry. The Student Pastor cooperates with SV Staff to plan, develop, implement, and promote a consistent spiritual development pathway from birth to senior adulthood and supports the overall mission of SV.

Position

Full-time

Reports to

Lead Pastor

Oversight to

2 Interns, Student Ministry Lead Team, Student Volunteers

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing and implementing a holistically focused ministry that helps students (6th to 12th grade) and their families (where appropriate) come to know the love of Jesus and share that love with others as they grow into mature followers of Jesus
• Lead in Identifying, equipping, and empowering a Student Ministry Leadership Team of key committed and gifted volunteer leaders to support the Student Ministry. This team will provide input and leadership support to the following areas:
  • Sunday morning ministry
  • Curriculum selection/development for all Student programming
  • Specialized Ministries (Topical Studies, Special Needs)
  • Outreach events
  • School/Campus Ministry
  • Family events/programming
  • Summer Camp/VBS
  • Mission Trips (Here, Near, & Far)
  • Volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination
  • Additional aspects as the ministry develops
• Lead in identifying, equipping, and empowering a team of volunteers to do the work of the ministry of helping students to be fully devoted followers of Jesus who Love God, Love People and Make Disciples
• Lead in developing a ministry to students with special needs.
• Counsel with the adult leadership of student organizations and parents of students
• Assist with the enlisting and training of adult leadership in the student organizations
• Lead by example in areas of evangelism, discipleship, missions and personal accountability - visiting students as needed to win them to Christ and bringing the Christian Gospel to bear upon their personal needs.
• Maintain an awareness of the materials and methods of church program organizations serving students, as well as informing the church of current and future ministries
• Prepare and administer an annual budget for the Student Ministry.
• Attend weekly staff, and regular one‑on‑one meetings with Lead Pastor
• Work in harmony with other church staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Personal
  • A committed Christian living in accordance with the Word of God whose moral character models the Christian lifestyle.
  • A member of Severns Valley Baptist Church.
  • A student of and has a commitment to God’s word.
  • Ability to be flexible, teachable, and sensitive to God’s leadership.
  • Willing to be a servant.
  • Highly self‑motivated, organized, and committed to humble servant leadership.
  • Has an ability to build and lead a team.
  • Highly organized and efficient with time.
  • A people person.
• Training and Development
  • Be thoroughly informed and experienced in working with Preschool age children and their families.
  • Willing to attend approved conferences and seminars to gain more expertise in ministering to Preschoolers, their parents and Preschool workers.
  • Have appropriate training and practical experience to perform all duties as stated above.
• Skill Requirements
  • Leadership
  • Teaching/Public Speaking
  • Organization/Administration
  • Google Suite
  • Planning Center Administration
  • Basecamp
  • General Social Media

Preparation Requirements

• Seminary Degree in relevant ministry field
• Appropriate ministry experience