Young Adults Pastor

New Life Baptist Church; Alexander (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Life Baptist Church is seeking a Young Adult Ministries Pastor to shepherd ages 18–30, develop a college internship program, and cast a vision for Kingdom growth on campuses and in the community.

The role emphasizes preaching, discipleship, leadership development, and engaging young adults through intentional relationships, small groups, and events. A Bachelor’s degree is required with ministry experience preferred, plus budgeting and administration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; seminary or ministry training preferred.
• At least 3 years of ministry experience.
• Basic administrative and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a dynamic communicator with a teaching gift. He must demonstrate an understanding Scripture, have a strong biblicaland theological background, and teach in agreement with the BF&M 2000
• Cast a compelling vision for a thriving young adult ministry that aligns with the church’s overall mission
• Build a discipleship pipeline that moves young adults from guests to fully engaged, reproducing disciples
• Develop short-term and long-term ministry goals with clear metrics for spiritual growth and effectiveness
• Create and oversee a leadership development pathway that raises up young adult leaders, group leaders, and ministry interns
• Cultivate a discipleship culture through small groups, mentoring, and intentional relationship-building
• Be present on local campuses, coffee shops, and other young adult spaces to stay connected and visible in the community
• Plan regular gatherings, retreats, and events to build relational depth and reach new people
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction to young adults
• Engage young adults in the full life of the church: weekend services, serving, missions, and other ministries
• Oversee, develop, invest into our college internship ministry program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Teaching / preaching

Strategic planning

Discipleship / mentorship

Campus ministry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Seminary or ministry training preferred

Job description

YOUNG ADULT PASTOR

The Young Adult Ministries Pastor will be a spiritually mature, relationally gifted, and vision-driven pastor to lead and shepherd young adults (ages 18–30) into a thriving relationship with Jesus Christ. This role is designed for a catalytic leader with a passion for reaching, discipling, and deploying the next generation for Kingdom impact—on campus, in the workplace, and throughout the local church. The Young Adult Pastor will also be responsible to oversee, recruit, train, and develop a college internship ministry program.

YOUNG ADULT PASTOR IS A PERSON WHO:

• Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, has a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life
• Above reproach
• Teachable and wants to learn our DNA
• Capable of creating and executing a long-term strategy for spiritual and numerical growth
• Evangelistic, both personally and professionally
• A self-motivated leader who is capable of casting and imparting vision
• Addresses conflict in a biblical manner
• Has a personal spiritual life congruent with biblical mandates for leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-7)

YOUNG ADULT PASTOR WILL:

• Be a dynamic communicator with a teaching gift. He must demonstrate an understanding Scripture, have a strong biblicaland theological background, and teach in agreement with the BF&M 2000
• Cast a compelling vision for a thriving young adult ministry that aligns with the church’s overall mission
• Build a discipleship pipeline that moves young adults from guests to fully engaged, reproducing disciples
• Develop short-term and long-term ministry goals with clear metrics for spiritual growth and effectiveness
• Create and oversee a leadership development pathway that raises up young adult leaders, group leaders, and ministry interns
• Cultivate a discipleship culture through small groups, mentoring, and intentional relationship-building
• Be present on local campuses, coffee shops, and other young adult spaces to stay connected and visible in the community
• Plan regular gatherings, retreats, and events to build relational depth and reach new people
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction to young adults
• Engage young adults in the full life of the church: weekend services, serving, missions, and other ministries
• Oversee, develop, invest into our college internship ministry program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; seminary or ministry training preferred
• At least 3 years of ministry experience
• Basic administrative and budgeting skills