PartTime Youth Minister Part Time

Youth/Student Minister (Part-Time – 20 Hours/Week)
First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC
200 South Church Street
Phone: 252-446-9113
Attn: Youth Council
Posted: January 22, 2026
Position Open Until Filled
Overview
First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, a church in the heart of the city with a strong Kingdom
mission, is prayerfully seeking the right Christian leader to serve as our Youth/Student
Minister.
This is a 20-hour-per-week interim position with the possibility of becoming full-time (if
desired by both the church and the candidate).
Currently, church members are filling the role of Youth Pastor. The church has a small but
promising youth group in need of shepherding, biblical growth, and leadership to strengthen and
expand this vital ministry.
Primary Responsibilities (Grades 6 and up)
● Lead and shepherd youth grades 6 and. up
● Teach Junior/Senior High Sunday School on Sundays or coordinate substitute teachers
when unavailable.
○ Time commitment: Approximately 1.5 hours on Sundays (9:00–10:30 a.m.).
● Plan and lead one weekly youth gathering.
○ Currently Wednesday nights (approximately 2 hours/week); an alternate night
may be negotiated if the candidate lives out of town.
● Plan and lead approved youth activities outside the church, securing Youth Council
approval and appropriate volunteers.
● Accompany youth on off-campus activities or arrange approved substitute/additional
volunteers.
● Maintain regular communication with current youth, prospective youth (grades 6 and up),
and their families.
● Develop and begin implementing a growth plan—alongside volunteers—to strengthen
and expand the youth ministry, particularly for grades 6 and up.
● Plan and execute youth activities with the goal of leading students, through the work of
the Holy Spirit, toward confession of faith and baptism.
Notes
● This position does not include preaching, pastoral duties, evangelism, counseling,
or mission work.
● If the candidate has special training or gifts in these areas, this is considered a plus and
may lead to additional responsibilities if qualified.
Personal Accountability & Qualifications
The Youth/Student Minister must:
● Avoid favoritism and intentionally include visitors and newcomers.
● Be a confessing Christian who has been water baptized following a personal
confession of faith in Jesus Christ.
● Demonstrate transparency in word and deed.
● Speak truth, show integrity, and set a Christ-like example.
● Be willing to confess personal sin and pursue correction and growth.
● Live a life marked by increasing godliness and holiness.
● Make every effort to become an active part of the body of First Baptist Church of Rocky
Mount.
○ Exceptions (e.g., seminary students living outside the area) may be discussed
and agreed upon.
● Attend staff meetings in person or online when possible (schedule permitting; negotiable
with the Senior Pastor).
● Hold a valid driver’s license and be eligible to be added to the church’s vehicle insurance
to drive the FBCRM 9-passenger van.
● Successfully complete and pass a nationwide criminal background check.
Compensation
● Pay is negotiable and based on credentials and experience.
Position Summary
● Title: Youth/Student Minister
● Hours: 20 hours per week
Education & Experience
● Minimum: High School diploma
● Preferred: High School diploma with some college or seminary coursework and/or
demonstrable youth ministry experience
● Highly Preferred: Demonstrable youth ministry experience combined with college
and/or seminary education or degree
Contact Information
Youth Minister Search Committee
First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount
200 South Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Phone: 252-446-9113