Student Pastor First Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church in Monticello, Arkansas, seeks a full-time Student Pastor to lead the student ministry for grades 6–12 with a heart for Jesus Christ and a passion for investing in the next generation. The role focuses on discipleship, evangelism, outreach, and helping students grow in their faith.

Responsibilities include weekly student activities, building volunteer leaders, partnering with parents, and coordinating camps and special events.

Qualifications

• Candidate demonstrates spiritual maturity and a solid biblical teaching commitment.
• Experience partnering with parents and leading youth/student ministries is preferred.
• Ability to recruit and develop volunteer leaders and coordinate events such as camps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the student ministry for grades 6–12 with a focus on discipleship and outreach.
• Plan and oversee weekly student activities and programming.
• Coordinate camps and special events to engage students and families.
• Collaborate with parents and volunteers to build a supportive student ministry team.

Skills

Discipleship

Evangelism

Outreach

Volunteer leadership

Education

Ministry-related degree preferred

Job description

First Baptist Church in Monticello, Arkansas, is seeking a full-time Student Pastor with a heart for Jesus Christ and a passion for investing in the next generation.

This position will lead and develop our student ministry for grades 6-12, focusing on discipleship, evangelism, outreach, and helping students grow in their faith. Responsibilities include leading weekly student activities, developing volunteer leaders, partnering with parents, and coordinating camps and special events.

We are looking for someone who is spiritually mature, committed to biblical teaching, and passionate about seeing students come to know Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.

A ministry-related degree is preferred but not required.