Student Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Leesburg (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Leesburg is seeking a Student Pastor to lead and promote the church’s student ministries for grades 6–12. You will oversee the ministry’s mission, build relationships with students and families, and participate in community events.

The role requires a college degree or 4 years in student ministry leadership, with seminary preferred. You will work under the Senior Pastor and help develop programs, budgets, and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• College degree or 4 years of student ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the student ministry and direct its mission and vision for grades 6–12.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relational skills

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

Education

College degree

Seminary degree preferred

Job description

Student Pastor
First Baptist Church of Leesburg | Leesburg, GA

Full-Time | Reports to the Senior Pastor

Ministry Overview

First Baptist Church of Leesburg (FBCL) is committed to equipping the saints to reach the lost and building
disciples for Jesus Christ. Weekly attendance averages 200 with a current student ministry of 25-30 students in
grades 6-12. FBCL is centrally located in Lee County and within 2 miles of all Lee County Schools, making
relational, on-campus ministry a real and active part of our mission field.

Position Summary

The Student Pastor is responsible for the development and promotion of FBCL’s student ministries, with a
primary emphasis on students in grades 6-12.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• College degree or 4 years of student ministry leadership experience; seminary degree preferred.
• Proven ministry leadership with students and families; experience leading a team of paid staff and
  volunteers to accomplish a vision.
• Strong communication and relational skills; hands-on leadership; flexibility; and the ability to resolve conflict
  in a way that builds trust and confidence.

Requirements

• FBCL membership and ordination required; full agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).
• Must pass a background check and drug screening (at FBCL’s expense).