Youth Minister

SBC Executive Committee; Dunlap (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC Executive Committee is seeking a full‑time youth minister in Dunlap, TN to lead middle and high school ministry. The role requires biblical teaching, mentoring, and coordination of student activities to help families grow in faith within the local church community.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree in Christian studies or two years of student ministry experience, a strong personal walk with God, and a commitment to SBC doctrine.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Must live within the community.
• High ethical standards per Scripture and SBC doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Support church leadership, including the senior pastor.
• Participate in major church events outside youth ministry.
• Invest in and equip mature students to develop Christian leadership.
• Coordinate all student activities.
• Share the Gospel and create opportunities for students to come to faith in Christ.
• Conduct Wednesday night youth service.
• Plan year‑round events (conferences, retreats, outreach/mission).
• Create and maintain annual student ministry budget.
• Teach Sunday School.

Skills

Youth ministry

Student engagement

Biblical teaching

Pastoral care

Education

College degree in Christian studies

2 years student ministry experience

Job description

1. Qualifications

• A clear sense of God’s calling to middle & high school ministry
• College degree in Christian studies or 2 years student ministry experience preferred
• A mature, growing relationship with God and His Word in alignment with the Southern Baptist doctrine
• High ethical standards such as those detailed in 1 Timothy and Titus
• The ability to connect with students in a way that builds trust and with the hope of strengthening their family unit.
• The ability to make biblical truths clear and relevant to students
• Must pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license
• Live within the community

2. Responsibilities

• Give full support to church leadership, including the senior pastor
• Actively participate in major church events outside youth ministry
• Invest in and equip mature students to develop their Christian leadership skills
• Coordinate all student activities
• Share the Gospel on an ongoing basis and create opportunities for students to come to faith in Christ
• Conduct Wednesday night youth service
• Plan year-round events that may include conferences, retreats, outreach/mission events
• Create and maintain annual student ministry budget
• Teach Sunday School

3. Salary and Hours to be Worked

• $45,000-$50,000 with the possibility of a moving allowance
• Full-time position with the understanding that some days/weeks may require more than 40 hours. There may be flex time, as approved by the senior pastor, for weeks with overtime hours.