Student Pastor

Johntown Missionary Baptist Church

P.O. Box 477

Bogata, Texas 75417

Youth Pastor Job Description

The Youth Pastor will direct and oversee all areas of the children/teen ministries. This includes ministering, educating, and discipling children, teens, and their families. This role will also encompass general pastoral duties and care as the candidate supports and serves alongside the Senior Pastor.

The ideal candidate will possess a love for the Lord, his family, and God’s kingdom work through the local church of Johntown MBC as seen in their passion for reaching and discipling young people and their heart for pastoral care of all ages.

Position Title: Youth Pastor

Must be: Saved/Born-again believer, Baptist, and adhere to qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:1-5

Accountable to: First, accountable to God. Second, accountable to the Pastor/Elder.

Ministry Scope: Birth-12 grade

Report to: Pastor/Elder, Deacons, and Church

Position is: Paid Pastoral Staff

Salary: Commensurate w/ Experience plus House & Utilities, Seminary Assistance (Monetary & Flexibility to study), 2 weeks paid vacation

Hours w/ understanding that they will also be attending school functions, etc:

Sunday: 9am-12:30pm

Monday-Thursday: 9am-3pm

Friday: 9am-noon

Responsibilities

Youth Ministry

• Oversee Birth-12 ministries
• Identify needs of children/teens inside and outside church
• Plan and develop programs, activities, and fellowships for student ministry
• Identify and provide ministry opportunities for students and families
• Build strong relationships with parents of youth
• Provide encouragement and spiritual direction to these age groups
• Participate in outreach ministry by reaching out to those who have visited
• Lead the teenage Wednesday night ministry (Teach Lesson & Oversee Small Groups)
• Oversee all Sunday School classes for these age groups and be willing to teach a class (fill-in or on rotation)
• Participate in retreats and summer camps
• Recruit and disciple leaders
• Work w/ Children’s director & JMBC Ladies to ensure they have what they need to fulfill their duties as lay-leaders (VBS, Children’s Church, Nursery, etc)
• Participate in fundraising events
• Support children/teens by attending school functions

Associate

• Fill-in for Pastor at his discretion (emergency, illness, vacation, etc)
• Be involved in the Bogata Food Pantry ministry
• Provide pastoral care to individuals and families (hospital visits, spiritual guidance/wisdom)
• Assist with administrative tasks (website, bulletin, etc)
• Help with setup, tear down, and leading of church events
• All other duties assigned by the Pastor within the scope of JMBC’s mission

Expectations

• Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to live a life of holiness & integrity
• A healthy balance between family and ministry
• Possess a solid understanding of biblical principles and theology and a willingness to find the answer
• Ability to teach and communicate biblical truths clearly and effectively
• Effective leadership and organizational skills
• Willingness to collaborate with others and support the vision of the church
• Should be open to direction or correction
• Demonstrate ownership of responsibility
• Demonstrate a genuine love for working with the youth
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and circumstances
• Uphold strict confidentiality in all matters related to pastoral care
• Attends all church services and functions unless otherwise specified

Required: High School Diploma (minimum); Background check; valid Driver’s license

Preferred: Married w/ some Seminary Training/Christian Education

Desired Talents & Traits: Servant Leader, Team-minded, Humble, Compassionate, Community minded, Teachable, Relational, Self-starter, Hard worker, Dependable, Life-long Learner

Submit resumes to: (Attn: Youth Pastor Search)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person