Youth Pastor - Valdosta

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Redland Baptist Church in South Georgia is seeking a Youth Pastor to lead the middle and high school ministry. The role focuses on biblical teaching, discipleship, and youth engagement under the Senior Pastor and Elder Board.

You will oversee youth programming, safety, communications, and budget, while recruiting and training volunteer leaders. The position emphasizes evangelism and a Christ-centered culture within the youth group.

Qualifications

• Must be a Member in Good Standing of Redland Baptist Church.
• Have an authentic personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Agree with Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and church beliefs.
• Heart for evangelism and youth discipleship.
• Strong teaching, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Web design/maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regular Bible teaching on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.
• Cultivate a culture focused on Christ and developing disciples.
• Encourage students in their relationship with Christ through study, prayer, service, and fellowship.
• Maintain youth safety during on-campus and off-campus events.
• Recruit and train adult leaders for youth ministry.
• Organize youth off-campus events and ministry.
• Website communications for church news.
• Web maintenance of the church website.
• Manage youth ministry budget in line with church policy.
• Assist in other ministry areas as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Organization

Job description

About Our Church

Redland Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation located in South Georgia. We are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and hold to the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.

Position: Youth Pastor

About Our Church

Redland Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation located in South Georgia. We are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and hold to the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.

Purpose: To provide a biblical worldview and oversight to youth at Redland. Introduce youth to Christ and disciple them in spiritual growth.

Reports to: Senior Pastor/Elder Board

Duties And Responsibilities

• Regular bible teaching on Wednesday nights, and Sunday mornings
• Cultivate a culture focused on Christ and developing disciples
• Encourage students in their personal relationship with Christ through study, prayer, service, and fellowship
• Maintain safety of youth during on-campus and off-campus events
• Recruit and train adult leaders to assist the youth ministry
• Organize youth off-campus events and ministry
• Social media account holder for the Church to relay news to the community
• Web design/maintenance of the Church website
• Manage youth ministry budget responsibly and in coordination with Church policy and leadership
• Available to assist in other ministry areas as needed

Expectations And Qualifications

• After joining the Church. meet the qualifications of a Member in Good Standing as defined in the Constitution and By-laws of Redland Baptist Church
• Most importantly have an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and be ambassadors for Him in your personal life. "2 Cor. 5:20-21"
• Agrees with The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and our Church’s theological beliefs
• A heart for evangelism and discipleship, particularly youth
• Strong teaching, organizational, and leadership skills
• Web design/maintenance experience is strongly preferred