Student Pastor Full Time
First Baptist Church Opelika
First Baptist Church Opelika. Opelika, AL
ActiveSTUDENT PASTOR
Position Description
First Baptist Church Opelika
Reports To:
NextGen Pastor
Direct Reports:
Student Ministry Associates (2)
Student Ministry Assistant
Ministry Interns
Other Working Relationships:
Member of the Pastoral Staff team
Member of NextGen Leadership team
Job Classification
Full time, salaried at 40 hours per week (exempt)
Principal Function:
Work closely with members and staff to support the vision of FBCO in developing and leading student
programming to reach teenagers with the Gospel.
Responsibilities:
• Teach in a large group setting on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights
• Recruit, train, and value all levels of leadership within the Student Ministry including volunteers,
parents, interns, and paid staff
• Lead the Student Ministry staff and volunteers to formulate a discipleship strategy for students
and families
• Build relationships with students and families to help them connect to FBCO
• Plan, lead, and execute events, camps, and mission trips
• Fulfill certain pastoral care staff responsibilities including hospital visits, counseling, meetings,
and other ministry opportunities
• Develop and oversee a Student Ministry budget to effectively use church resources to maximize
ministry opportunities
• Lead the effort to reach unchurched teenagers and families with the Gospel
• Exhibit a positive attitude and be a team player
• Encourage and motivate students in a growing commitment and connection to the body of
Christ and an expanding contribution to the mission of Christ. FBCO is a multi-generational
church that wants to impact the world!
Qualifications
• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus
• Bachelor’s degree. (Seminary degree preferred, but not required)
• 3-5 years of experience leading in a large church setting
• Demonstrated ability to listen effectively and to communicate clearly, both orally and in written
form.
Submission of a video link of the candidate teaching is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute retreats, camps, and mission trips
accommodating large numbers of students and adult volunteers
• Strong people skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must pass pre-employment comprehensive and sexual misconduct background check
Pastoral Duties:
• Participate regularly in weekend worship programs at FBCO
• Perform baptisms, weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and counseling as necessary
• Serve in outreach events and within other ministries as part of the FBCO pastoral team
Strengths:
• Gifted in leadership
• Strong relationally
• Effective recruiter and team player
• Solid organizational skills
To apply for this job email your details to chrisw@fbcopelika.com
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