Youth Pastor Full Time

Youth Pastor
First Baptist Church of Clearwater
Clearwater, Kansas

First Baptist Church of Clearwater is looking for a Youth Pastor to guide our middle and high school students by teaching the Bible, building relationships, and leading with a Christ-centered focus.

We want someone who loves Jesus, trusts the Bible, values the local church, and cares about helping students grow in their faith. This role is a great fit for someone early in ministry who feels called to serve students and families directly.

This job is not mainly about administration. It focuses on getting to know students, teaching God’s Word, building relationships, working with parents, and helping young people become part of the church community.

Position Overview
The Youth Pastor will lead our ministry for middle and high school students. He will help students grow in their faith through teaching the Bible, discipleship, mentoring, encouragement, and getting involved in church life.

He will also work with the Senior Pastor and church leaders to support families and help strengthen the church’s spiritual life.

Primary Responsibilities
Lead the church’s ministry to middle school and high school students
Teach the Bible faithfully and clearly in youth gatherings, Bible studies, and discipleship settings
Build strong, healthy relationships with students and encourage their spiritual growth
Disciple students personally through mentoring, conversation, prayer, and pastoral care
Plan and lead youth ministry activities such as camps, retreats, outreach events, fellowship wopportunities, and service projects
Partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children
Recruit, encourage, and help train adult volunteers who serve in youth ministry
Help students become connected to the broader life of the church through worship, service, and relationships
Maintain appropriate safety practices, healthy boundaries, and wise oversight in ministry to minors
Serve alongside the Senior Pastor and assist with broader pastoral ministry as needed
Desired Qualities
A clear testimony of saving faith in Jesus Christ
A growing and vibrant walk with Christ
A clear sense of call to pastoral or youth ministry
Love for students and a heart for discipleship
Warmth, humility, teachability, and spiritual maturity
Ability to relate well to middle school and high school students
Ability to teach Scripture clearly and faithfully
Good judgment, healthy relational boundaries, and dependability
Desire to serve in and through the local church
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Bible college preferred
Seminary training is welcome but not required
Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Willingness to become a member of First Baptist Church of Clearwater
Ability to pass a background check
A life that reflects the character qualifications for Christian leadership described in Scripture
Reporting Structure
Reports directly to the Senior Pastor
Works with youth ministry volunteers and serves alongside church leadership
Compensation and Benefits
For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Bible college: $2,500 per month salary, plus $500 per month scholarship support toward a Master’s degree through an SBC online seminary
For candidates who already hold a seminary degree: $3,000 per month salary
A church-provided two-bedroom house with utilities included, valued at approximately $20,000 annually
Opportunity to gain meaningful hands-on ministry experience in a local church setting
Opportunity for mentoring and ministry growth while serving in a full-time pastoral role
About First Baptist Church of Clearwater
First Baptist Church of Clearwater is a Christ-centered, multigenerational Southern Baptist church. We are committed to biblical preaching, sound teaching, discipleship, and building a healthy church. Our hope is to see students and families rooted in God’s Word and growing in faith.

To Apply
If you are interested, please fill out the church application and send your résumé along with any other requested materials.