Youth Ministry Leader & Associate Pastor

First Baptist Church of El Campo; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church of El Campo is seeking a Youth Minister/Associate Pastor to guide youth toward a personal relationship with Christ and foster spiritual growth. The role includes leading a youth program, mentoring volunteers and engaging with teens in schools and church activities.

The ideal candidate will have a calling to youth ministry, strong Bible knowledge, and the ability to teach and guide others while coordinating with families and church staff.

Qualifications

• Be a born-again believer with a maturing relationship with Christ and thorough Bible knowledge.
• Show leadership characteristics as listed in 1 Timothy 3.
• Desire to serve God as youth minister with genuine love for young people and good rapport.
• Sensitive to teens' needs and pressures.
• Preferably a BA in Theology, Christian Education or Youth Ministry.
• Able to teach, train and guide youth workers.
• Exercise initiative and judgment as an independent worker.
• Possess organizational and administration abilities.
• Pursue personal growth through conferences, reading and exchange of ideas.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of junior and senior high youth and youth volunteers.
• Develop and maintain a program of spiritual, personal and social growth for the youth group.
• Engage with personal lives of youth: home visits, counseling, school events, hospital visits.
• Visit campuses and establish active rapport with youth; participate in school events when possible.
• Foster communication with parents/guardians and recruit them as volunteers.
• Oversee Sunday School for youth and participate in worship services.
• Assist Senior Pastor and staff with pastoral duties including preaching, teaching, counseling and visits.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Counseling

Education

BA degree in Theology, Christian Education or Youth Ministry

Job description

First Baptist Church of El Campo is seeking a Youth Minister/Associate Pastor to guide youth toward a personal relationship with Christ and foster spiritual growth. The role includes leading a youth program, mentoring volunteers and engaging with teens in schools and church activities.

The ideal candidate will have a calling to youth ministry, strong Bible knowledge, and the ability to teach and guide others while coordinating with families and church staff.