Youth Minister — Discipleship, Teaching & Outreach

JustChurchJobs, Inc.; Lake Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Lake Ozark is seeking a Student Minister to lead a growing youth ministry for grades 6–12, providing biblical teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care.

You will partner with families, recruit volunteers, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to plan engaging activities, retreats, and outreach, while stewarding the ministry budget. This full-time role offers a supportive church family and opportunities to grow in ministry leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Feels called and passionate about working with students.
• Supports the church’s beliefs and the Baptist Faith & Message.
• Possesses strong biblical teaching, communication, and relational skills.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, maturity, organization, and dependability.
• Previous student ministry experience and/or biblical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly biblical teaching and discipleship for students in grades 6–12.
• Build intentional, Christ-centered relationships with students and families.
• Develop and oversee student ministry activities, retreats, camps, mission opportunities, and outreach events.
• Recruit, train, and encourage adult volunteers to serve in the student ministry.
• Partner with parents in the spiritual development of their teenagers.
• Encourage students to share their faith and participate in church life.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students.
• Communicate regularly with the Senior Pastor regarding ministry plans and progress.
• Manage the student ministry budget and calendar.

Skills

Pastoral care

Biblical teaching

Student ministry

Volunteer recruitment

Communication

Relational skills

Education

Biblical education preferred

Job description

Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Lake Ozark is seeking a Student Minister to lead a growing youth ministry for grades 6–12, providing biblical teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care.

You will partner with families, recruit volunteers, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to plan engaging activities, retreats, and outreach, while stewarding the ministry budget. This full-time role offers a supportive church family and opportunities to grow in ministry leadership.