Student Pastor

First Baptist Church of Roswell); Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contribution

Training and development

Team environment

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Roswell is seeking a dedicated Student Pastor to lead a vibrant team of adults and students, mobilizing them to disciple and equip the church for gospel-centered ministry. You will manage calendar and budget, recruit volunteers, and oversee worship and small-group curricula.

You’ll engage with local schools, plan events, and promote ministry through print and social media, serving as the church’s point person for student ministries.

Qualifications

• Active and growing relationship with God through Christ.
• Strong Christian character and work ethic.
• Vibrant faith through personal Bible study, prayer, and service.
• Lead by example in proclaiming the Gospel and making disciples.
• Relate well with students, parents, volunteers and church staff.
• High energy, charismatic leadership and strong organizational skills.
• 3+ years’ experience in student ministry or management of student programs.
• Four-year college degree, some seminary and/or Bible training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team of adults and students to mobilize disciples.
• Oversee Student Ministry calendar and budget.
• Recruit and train new Student Ministry volunteers.
• Oversee Bible Fellowship curriculum and weekly student worship gatherings.
• Schedule and lead regular meetings with student ministry leaders.
• Plan and support student ministry events (camp, retreats, outreach).
• Engage opportunities to serve in local schools and promote ministry.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Student relationships

Work ethic

Ministry passion

Education

B.A./B.S. degree or higher

Bible training/seminary preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

JOB IN A SENTENCE:

In partnership with the pastoral team and ministry directors, the Student Pastor leads a dynamic team of adults and students who are personally committed to mobilizing teenagers in making disciples and equipping the church for gospel-advancing ministry.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

1. Desire to work in student ministry as a way to serve God and advance His kingdom.


2. Point middle and high school students to Jesus as Savior in age-appropriate ways and equip parents and leaders to do the same.


3. Value and promote “Gospel Advancing” ministry values, equipping students to fall in love with Jesus and share that hope with the world.


4. Balance discipleship and outreach programs for both student-only and family-included settings.


5. Engage opportunities to serve and be present in the local schools.


6. Manage Student Ministry calendar and budget.


7. Communicate regularly with and encourage students and families outside of church.


8. Recruit and train new Student Ministry volunteers.


9. Oversee Bible Fellowship (small group) curriculum and weekly student worship gatherings.


10. Schedule and lead a regular meeting with student ministry leaders.


11. Plan and support student ministry special events (Summer camp, Winter retreats, Dare2Share, Outreach events, Citywide events), including print and social media promotion.


12. Serve as the “point person” for the Student Ministry and advocate for student ministry activities throughout the church family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has an active and growing relationship with God through Christ


• Strong Christian character and work ethic


• Maintain a vibrant faith and love relationship with Christ through personal Bible study, prayer, service, and other spiritual disciplines


• Lead by example in proclaiming the Gospel of Christ in our community and making disciples who make disciples to the ends of the earth


• Relate well with students, parents, volunteers and church ministry staff team


• Participate as an active member of the FBC family


• Possess high energy drive, charismatic leadership and strong organizational skills


• Participate in staff meetings; communicate openly and honestly about needs, problems, ideas for improvement, and handle conflict in a Christ-like manner


• Work efficiently in the office environment where computer skills and digital record keeping is required


• 3+ years’ experience in student ministry and/or management of student programs required


• Four-year college degree, some seminary and/or Bible training preferred

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year


• Retirement contribution and matching program


• Retreats and training


• Healthy team envinroment and work/life balance emphasis

For more information about our church, visit fbcroswell.org