Student Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, KY is seeking a dedicated Student Pastor to lead, disciple, and inspire middle and high school students. Working with the Next-Gen Pastor and Ministries Team, you will create a safe, vibrant, gospel-centered environment where students build intergenerational connections and share the gospel in schools and the community.

You will provide leadership for Student Ministry programming, ensure biblical teaching, recruit and equip volunteers, develop a

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all Student Ministry programming, activities & events
• Ensure biblical teaching is provided at Student Ministry programming, activities & events
• Support the Student Ministry through personal prayer
• Maintain safe environments for students during all Student Ministry programming, activities & events
• Create a discipleship plan for students engaged in the Student Ministry alongside the Next-Gen Pastor
• Build relationships with students and parents engaged in the Student Ministry
• Enlist volunteers for Student Ministry programs, activities, and events
• Develop and equip leaders for Student Ministry
• Help identify and provide resources for students and parents
• Seek opportunities to engage students and leaders in local middle and high schools
• Provide (or refer to) biblical counseling for students and parents who inquire
• Work with the Next-Gen Pastor to develop a Student Ministry budget
• Coordinate the Student Ministry calendar with the Next-Gen Pastor and Family Ministries Team
• Participate in personal leadership/spiritual development as approved by the Next-Gen Pastor
• Participate in the family ministry team and all staff regularly scheduled meetings
• Assist in congregational /teaching worship ministry as needed
• Assist in the overall pastoral care ministry of the church
• Be an active member in church life

Job description

Student Pastor|Porter Memorial Baptist Church | Lexington, KY

About Porter Memorial Baptist Church:

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Porter Memorial Baptist Church is a gospel-centered community driven by a vision to connect, grow, serve, and go. Rooted in biblical truth and authentic community, we strive to foster spiritual growth across all generations. We are a church dedicated to making disciples, pursuing missionslocally and internationally, and strengthening individuals and families as they seek to walk with the Lord.

For more information about our church, please visit:

Church Website:www.portermemorial.net

Church Instagram: @portermemorial

Student Ministry Instagram: @porter_students

About the Role:

Porter Memorial Baptist Church is seeking a dedicated Student Pastor to lead, disciple, and inspire middle and high school students. Working alongside the Next-Gen Pastor and Next Gen Ministries Team, you will create a safe, vibrant, and gospel-centered environment where students build deep intergenerational connections, mature in their faith, and engage their schools, community, and our world with the gospel.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Teaching & Discipleship

• Provide leadership for all Student Ministry programming, activities & events
• Ensure biblical teaching is provided at Student Ministry programming, activities & events
• Support the Student Ministry through personal prayer
• Maintain safe environments for students during all Student Ministry programming, activities & events
• Create a discipleship plan for students engaged in the Student Ministry alongside the Next-Gen Pastor

Relational Ministry & Volunteer Equipping

• Build relationships with students and parents engaged in the Student Ministry.
• Enlist volunteers for Student Ministry programs, activities, and events
• Develop and equip leaders for Student Ministry
• Help identify and provide resources for students and parents
• Seek opportunities to engage students and leaders in local middle and high schools
• Provide (or refer to) biblical counseling for students and parents who inquire

Administration & Strategy

• Work with the Next-Gen Pastor to develop a Student Ministry budget
• Coordinate the Student Ministry calendar with the Next-Gen Pastor and Family Ministries Team

General Church Life & Staff Team

• Participate in personal leadership/spiritual development as approved by the Next-Gen Pastor
• Participate in the family ministry team and all staff regularly scheduled meetings
• Assist in congregational /teaching worship ministry as needed
• Assist in the overall pastoral care ministry of the church
• Be an active member in church life