Youth Pastor

Southside Baptist Church; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Southside Baptist Church in Shelbyville, TN is seeking a bi-vocational youth pastor to lead and disciple our middle and high school students as they grow in Christ and courageously share the gospel with their peers.

You will deliver strong biblical teaching, supervise Sunday morning worship and Wednesday Bible study, arrange quarterly activities, and collaborate with church leadership to nurture a thriving youth ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in grades 6–12 or similar settings.
• Ability to coach and counsel young people in faith and life decisions.
• Willingness to pass a background check and uphold church values.
• Must possess Tennessee driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Active, devout Baptist church member with a living faith.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biblically sound teachings to youth in grades 6–12.
• Maintain a schedule with Sunday morning worship and Wednesday Bible study.
• Adjust hours for additional youth activities and events.
• Plan quarterly youth events and outings.
• Proclaim the Gospel to believers and non-believers within youth ministry.
• Work under the Pastor and Deacon body; serve as spiritual leader.

Skills

Youth coaching

Counseling teens

Pastoral care

Background check ready

TN driver’s license

Job description

Southside Baptist Church, Shelbyville, TN, is seeking a bi-vocational youth pastor for our growing church. Our youth department is experiencing growth and desires someone to direct our youth in their spiritual growth.

Role and Responsibilities

• – Delivering strong biblical teachings and training to youth in grades 6 through 12.
• – Maintaining a primary work schedule that includes Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening Bible study.
• – Adjusting hours as needed for additional activities.
• – Planning and conducting outside youth activities, aiming for quarterly events and outings.
• – Proclaiming the Gospel to both believers and non-believers within the youth department. The church currently utilizes the Lifeway curriculum.
• – Working under the supervision of the Pastor and the Deacon body.
• – Serving as a spiritual leader for our church community.

Qualifications

• – Devout Christian and active member of a Baptist church
• – Previous experience working with youth
• – Proficient in coaching and counseling young people
• – Capable of passing a background check
• – Possesses a Tennessee driver’s license
• – Committed to nurturing youth in their faith in Christ