Student Pastor

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst, Georgia is seeking a full-time Student Pastor to lead the student ministry from 6th grade through college, helping young people know Christ and grow in their faith. The Student Pastor will provide vision and day-to-day oversight for all student ministry activities, including Sunday School, Wednesday programs, retreats, camps, and service opportunities.

The ideal candidate loves Jesus, communicates God's Word effectively, builds relationships with students and

Qualifications

• Clear and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Capable teacher and communicator of God's Word.
• Ability to build relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and congregation.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive in ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the student ministry for 6th grade through college.
• Teach and lead youth Sunday School.
• Plan and lead Wednesday night student ministries.
• Build relationships with students and families.
• Recruit, equip, and work with adult volunteers.
• Coordinate student events, retreats, camps, and mission opportunities.
• Develop summer schedule and additional opportunities.
• Support spiritual growth of students in partnership with parents and church staff.
• Provide consistent leadership and communication for the student ministry.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Discipleship

Education

Bible college education

Tools

Church programs

Job description

First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst, Georgia

First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst is seeking a full-time Student Pastor to lead and serve our student ministry from 6th grade through college.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine heart for students, a passion for seeing young people grow in their relationship with Jesus, and a desire to become a meaningful part the life of our church and community.

Student Pastor

The Student Pastor will provide leadership, vision, and day-to-day oversight for all areas of student ministry. This includes creating opportunities for students to know Christ, grow in their faith, build relationships, and serve others.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and overseeing the student ministry for students in 6th grade through college
• Teaching and leading Sunday morning student Sunday School
• Planning and leading Wednesday night student ministries
• Building relationships with students and their families
• Recruiting, equpping, and working alongside adult volunteers
• Planning and coordinating student events, retreats, camps, mission opportunities, and other activities
• Developing a strong summer schedule and other opportunities throughout the year
• Working with parents to encourage and support the spiritual growth of their students
• Working alongside the pastor and church staff to help students become active participants in the life of the church
• Providing consistent leadership, communication, and organization for the student ministry

What We're Looking For In An Ideal Candidate

• Have a clear and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Agree with and support the beliefs and mission of First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst and BFM 2000
• Have a genuine love for teenagers and young adults
• Be a capable teacher and communicator of God's Word
• Be able to build relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and the congregation
• Be organized, dependable, and willing to take initiative
• Have a heart for discipleship and helping students grow beyond simply attending church
• Be willing to invest in the community and become part of the life of our church
• Previous experience in student ministry is preferred. Seminary or Bible college education is a plus, but we are primarily looking for someone who has a strong calling to student ministry and a desire to serve faithfully.

This is a full-time position, and compensation will be competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

We believe student ministry is an important part of the future of the church. Our desire is to have a Student Pastor who will not simply organize events, but will know our students, walk alongside them, teach them God's Word, and help them develop a faith that continues well beyond their students years.

If you feel called to serve students and believe God may be leading you to First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst, we would love to hear from you.