Youth Pastor Bethlehem Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethlehem in Middle River, Maryland, seeks a Youth Pastor and Ministry Site Director to lead ministry for middle and high school students. This joint appointment with Youth for Christ aims to reach students in church and community settings.

The role emphasizes spiritual leadership, Bible teaching, and building meaningful relationships with students and families, while coordinating volunteers and safeguarding Youth Protection policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least three years of ministry experience preferred.
• Strong moral character and spiritual maturity expected.
• Self-motivated, organized, and relationally driven.
• Ability to connect effectively with students, parents, volunteers, church members, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, Christ-centered relationships with students and families.
• Maintain an active presence in students’ lives through schools, homes, activities, and community events.
• Plan and lead Bible studies, student gatherings, service projects, and retreats.
• Teach and preach Scripture with Jesus as the foundation of all instruction.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and student leaders.
• Strengthen the Bethlehem and Youth for Christ partnership.

Skills

Relational skills

Volunteer leadership

Organization

Church/community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bethlehem, located in Middle River, Maryland, is seeking a Youth Pastor and Ministry Site Director to lead ministry among middle and high school students. This position is a joint appointment between Bethlehem and Youth for Christ and is designed to reach students in both the church and the surrounding community.

The Youth Pastor will provide spiritual leadership for Bethlehem’s student ministry while developing a strong ministry presence within the local high school through Youth for Christ. The successful candidate will be passionate about building meaningful relationships with students and their families, clearly teaching the Bible, and helping young people grow in their relationships with Jesus and one another.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build authentic, Christ-centered relationships with students and their families.
• Maintain an active presence in students’ lives through schools, homes, extracurricular activities, and community events.
• Plan and lead Bible studies, student gatherings, service projects, retreats, conferences, and fellowship opportunities.
• Teach and preach from Scripture with Jesus as the foundation of all instruction.
• Recruit, train, equip, and support adult volunteers and student leaders.
• Strengthen the partnership between Bethlehem and the local Youth for Christ ministry site.
• Maintain consistent communication with students, parents, volunteers, and the congregation.
• Implement and maintain compliance with Bethlehem’s Youth Protection Policy and Youth for Christ standards.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts and responsibly manage ministry funds within established church policies.

Spiritual and Personal Expectations

The Youth Pastor will serve as an associate minister of the Gospel and is expected to model Christian character and integrity in both ministry and personal relationships. This leader should demonstrate a consistent commitment to prayer, worship, biblical teaching, and a lifestyle aligned with Bethlehem’s understanding of Scripture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of ministry experience.
• Strong moral character and spiritual maturity.
• Self-motivated, organized, and relationally driven.
• Ability to connect effectively with students, parents, volunteers, church members, and community partners.
• Successful completion of a background check.