Youth Pastor Full Time

The position of youth pastor will be responsible for all planning and leading of activities and

teaching of grades 6-12. The youth pastor will work closely with the senior pastor and other staff

to provide sound, Biblical leadership to the youth ministry. He will be responsible for

maintaining a calendar of youth related activities throughout the year to promote involvement

and spiritual growth among those within this scope of ministry. As a staff pastor, the individual

will perform other ministry related duties as assigned.

Duties:

• Provide pastoral oversight to the youth ministry of First Baptist Church

• Provide hands on leadership to the Sunday School hour by recruiting, equipping, and

supporting the youth Sunday School teachers

• Oversee all weekly youth services on Sunday and Wednesday

• It is required to be an active and regular presence in the schools and school events related to

the students within the youth ministry of First Baptist Church.

• Plan, promote, and provide hands on leadership to seasonal youth events for spiritual growth of

the students. This includes summer camps, DNow, and any other conferences and/or events

during the year.

• Effectively use social media to keep students and parents engaged in the ministry.

• Provide active participation in weekly staff meetings and keep the staff informed on ministry

goals, successes, and needs.

• Provide support and equipping to all parents of youth.

• Keep parents and the church aware of youth related activities in a timely manner.

• Work with the Children’s Pastor to foster an effective transition between respective ministries.

• Work well with the youth committee to include them in planning and execution of events.