• Proclaim the gospel and disciple students
• Work with the church staff and student ministry leaders to carry out the overall mission of our church – to glorify God by leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Oversee, develop and coordinate the work of the student ministry
• Plan and oversee the student ministry budget
• Lead and teach students in Sunday School, Wednesday Worship, etc.
• Develop relationships with teenagers and their parents
• Lead students in reaching out to other students
• Recruit, train, encourage and support student ministry volunteer leaders
• Plan, lead, and conduct church camps trips, mission trips, etc.
• Attend workshops and personal growth conferences to stay informed on new and effective ways to implement student ministry
• Call on students and parents in pastoral need situations such as sickness, hospitalization, crisis intervention, death and other situations in which students may need help and support
• Conduct parent meetings three times a year to communicate about the student calendar, ministry needs and opportunities, parental concerns, etc.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, quarterly Church Leadership Council meetings, and yearly staff retreat
• Work as a professional with the other staff to provide for the pastoral needs of the congregation

Qualifications:

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ that pursues growth in Christlikeness
• Passion to minister to middle school and high school students
• Teachable spirit that is open to correction if necessary
• Team player who works well with others
• Five years of student ministry experience
• Christian college or seminary education preferred
• Conservative theologically (in agreement with The Baptist Faith and Message 2000) and on social issues
• Satisfactory background check and credit check
• Disciplined in use of social media platforms