Student Pastor

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Leesburg (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Mission Board in Leesburg, GA seeks a dedicated youth minister to oversee the student ministry and carry out its mission and vision within the church and community.

You will build relationships with students and families, lead Sunday School, Bible studies, retreats, and coordinate events, while modeling spiritual discipline and teamwork with volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the student ministry and implement its mission and vision.
• Build relationships with students and families to nurture spiritual growth.
• Attend community and school events to maintain visible presence.
• Lead programs such as Sunday School, small groups, Bible studies, retreats, and camps.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers; plan events and annual goals.
• Foster student leadership through local and out-of-area mission opportunities.
• Communicate ministry news to parents and leaders via electronic, social, and print media.
• Partner with local youth pastors for joint events and mission work.
• Guide transitions of students entering and graduating from the ministry.

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the student ministry and direct the implementation of its mission and vision.
• Build relationships with current and prospective students and their families to nurture their walk with Christ.
• Prioritize a ministry of relational presence — attending community and school events, following up with first‑time visitors and absentee students, and staying visibly available within the church, school, and community.
• Lead all ministry programs, including Sunday School, small groups, Bible studies, discipleship training, Wednesday nights, retreats, summer camps, and VBS.
• Model spiritual discipline through personal spiritual growth, faithful attendance, and scriptural tithing.
• Recruit, train, and support an adult leadership team and volunteers; evaluate ministry health; calendar major events; and set annual goals.
• Foster a missional mentality among students through local and out‑of‑area mission opportunities and implement programs to train and empower students as leaders.
• Communicate student ministry news and priorities to parents, students, and leaders across electronic, social, and print media.
• Partner with other local youth pastors for community‑wide events and mission work.
• Guide the transition of students entering and graduating from the student ministry.

Full Job Description Available On Our Church Website At

https://www.firstbaptistleesburg.org

• Develop an annual student ministry budget, including projected revenue and expenses.
• Carry out other general ministerial duties assigned by the Senior Pastor, such as preaching and hospital visitation.