Student Pastor Hamlin Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamlin Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Student Pastor in Springfield, Missouri, to provide spiritual leadership to students in grades 6-12 and their families. This role involves leading weekly programming, preaching, and developing impactful ministry environments.

The ideal candidate must be a born-again believer, enthusiastic about the church’s mission, and committed to building meaningful relationships with students and their families. The position includes administrative duties, event planning, and collaboration within a ministry team.

Qualifications

• Born-again believer with a healthy and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the mission and vision of the church.
• Theologically aligned with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly student ministry programming and preaching.
• Equip parents to serve as primary discipleship influence.
• Oversee the registration and execution of student ministry events.

Skills

Relationship building

Teaching and preaching

Evangelism

Leadership

Biblical knowledge

Job description

Hamlin Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Student Pastor to provide spiritual leadership to students in grades 6-12 and their families.

Key Qualifications

• Born-again believer with a healthy and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the mission and vision of Hamlin Baptist Church
• Meets the biblical qualifications for Pastor/Elder/Overseer in character and calling (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9)
• Passionate about teaching and preaching the Word of God to teenagers
• Desires to build meaningful relationships with teenagers and parents
• Teachable and eager to grow as a follower of Christ and as a ministry leader
• Committed to the gathering of the local church for worship and prayer
• Theologically aligned with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000

Responsibilities

Weekly Ministry

• Lead weekly student ministry programming each Sunday and Wednesday that is faithful to Scripture and engaging to teenagers
• Create ministry environments that foster Gospel-centered community for all students
• Develop a culture that encourages belonging, care, and family participation
• Serve as the primary preacher and teacher to students, helping them understand and apply the Word of God to their lives
• Recruit, train, and disciple student ministry volunteers

Discipleship and Pastoral Leadership

• Equip parents to serve as the primary discipleship influence in their families
• Empower students to lead appropriate facets of ministry programming
• Serve as a model for servant leadership for teenagers and volunteers
• Lead by example in evangelism through an active presence on local school campuses
• Provide pastoral care for student ministry families in times of crisis and need

Events and Administration

• Oversee the registration process, planning, and execution of student ministry events (camps, retreats, mission projects, etc.)
• Develop and manage the student ministry calendar and budget
• Communicate regularly with students and parents
• Develop and maintain a system for capturing information and making relational connections with new student ministry families
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings as part of a ministry team
• Preach periodically in the Sunday morning worship gathering as needed
• Serve as a member of the Advisory Committee, attending and contributing to monthly meetings
• Collaborate with the Communications Director to maximize reach and influence through a variety of relevant social media platforms
• Meet weekly with the Senior Pastor for prayer, guidance, and encouragement
• Assist in facility setup/teardown for student ministry programming and churchwide events
• Assist the Senior Pastor and the staff team in additional ministry events (weddings, funerals, receptions, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation commensurate with experience and education.