Youth and Media Pastor Full Time

We are looking to call a Youth Pastor who will partner in the vision and mission of First Baptist Church. The Uprising Youth exists to lead students (6th-12th grade) to connect deeply with Christ and one another, to lead students in growth by being rooted in Scripture and identity that comes through biblical teaching and discipleship, and to also equip students to rise up and shine in their schools, homes, and world. 
The Youth Pastor will lead and develop this ministry under the supervision of the Senior Pastor. He will also partner with parents and guide youth leaders in discipling youth. They will consistently engage students with the good news of the gospel and support them in developing their love for Him and others. To be successful in this position, the Youth Pastor will be present in the lives of the youth in their various appropriate contexts. He will work to provide a place where students feel they can belong, believe the good news, and become lifelong disciples of Christ. While the Youth Portion of this position will be primary (85% of time), we believe the Lord may call someone who can help with the Media/Tech area of our church (15% of time). He will also serve as one of the church’s ministerial staff as he participates in the ministry of the whole church.

A.     STAFF RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Weekly schedule: this is a full-time position with an expectation of 40+ hours in a typical week. While aspects of youth ministry can be done out of the office, office hours are expected and will be discussed and agreed upon with the Senior Pastor.
2. Staff meetings: regularly attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
3. Monthly reports: complete and discuss a form about accomplishments and goals professionally and personally with the Senior Pastor.
4. Yearly evaluation: an annual review with the Senior Pastor.
5. 24/7: See yourself as part of this team to the degree that you pray for and pray with others on the ministerial staff, as we are all led by the Spirit of God.

B.    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pastoral Duties

1. Focus on building life giving relationships with students, parents and leaders while still maintaining a whole church family mindset.
2. Effective communication with youth, leaders, parents, staff and the church at large is vital in this ministry.
3. Help as needed and when available with visitor follow-up, discipleship, hospital visits, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral/administrative duties, but primarily focusing on student families.

Student Ministry Duties

1. Develop and lead a student ministry team of volunteers. This will involve creating a culture of student ministry based on scriptural principles that support the overall church vision. Recruit, inspire, and equip this team of adults as a leader of leaders to carry out the vision and lead the ministry. This will need to be leadership accountability with this team as well.
2. Develop and oversee a balanced ministry program for students that should include Sunday school, mid-week youth group, discipleship, special events, mission events, summer camp weeks, and other ministry as needed.
3. Follow through on various administrative duties as needed, including coordinating the use of our facilities for youth activities with our Ministry Assistant.
4. Communicate effectively and clearly. Make sure communication with youth is appropriate and through appropriate means (such as church texting system)
5. Emphasize the need for evangelistic outreach as well as create a strong discipleship effort withing the ministry. The ministry should be best geared for middle AND high school ages.
6. Expected to go below the surface and teach youth doctrine and how it applies to their life. Deep topics such as Apologetics, Systematic Theology, Biblical Sexuality, and Ecclesiology are expected to be taught and applied in a God-honoring and appropriate way.

 
Media Ministry Duties

1. Give overall leadership to the media ministry of the church. This includes managing the media team, church website, social media outlets, and information distribution.
2. Seek and lead out in ways to publicize the work of the church to the community and beyond through various information distribution channels, podcasts, etc.
3.  Keep the church website current by updating events, staffing, and keeping the look “fresh”.
4. Supervise and equip the media ministry team.
5. Oversee recording and producing of Video Announcements
6. Manage the media ministry budget.
    

C.    QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A commitment to living life as a fully devoted follower of Jesus – committed to the inerrant Holy Word of God and lead by the Spirit of God.
2. A commitment to live according to the qualifications for eldership as laid out in Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3.
3. A commitment to live by the doctrinal statements of First Baptist Church (see: www.fbcprinceton.com)
4. A commitment to lead with a humble attitude, living out Philippians 2:3-8 and Mark 10:45.
5. A commitment to live a sexually pure life that is above reproach such as Ephesians 5:3 where it says, “But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints.”
6. An ability to communicate well with all groups in the scope of his ministry, setting clear expectations and listening to needs – living out James 1:19.
7. A commitment to the church through supporting the mission of the church. (e.g. tithes and offerings)
8. Living with an understanding that we cannot lead others to a place we are not personally at – nor can we give away something we do not have. We must lead by example.
9. A University / College / Seminary degree or its equivalent in theological studies and/or youth ministry is preferred.
10. A demonstrated calling into youth ministry and an evident faith in Jesus Christ is required. The minister should have some related experience in the local church setting, preferably as a staff member.
     

First Baptist Church of Princeton is a historic church in the heart of Princeton, Kentucky, with a long-standing commitment to proclaiming the Gospel, discipling believers, and serving the local community. Our desire is to CONNECT to Jesus and others so that we can be ROOTED and RISING in the Light of Christ! Located at 300 West Main Street, First Baptist Church has been a part of the Princeton community for generations and continues to provide opportunities for people of all ages to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. We are currently averaging about 285 people on Sunday Morning worship, with a majority of young families. FBC Princeton is a rich opportunity to be a part of God’s mighty movement!
Our church is currently experiencing a season of renewed ministry and opportunity. Each week, we gather for Sunday School and worship, while Wednesday evenings provide a midweek environment where children, students, and adults can connect, learn, and grow together. Our student ministry, The Uprising Youth, provides a dedicated ministry to the next generation and meets weekly as part of our Wednesday night programming.
There is no such thing as a perfect church, but we believe healthy churches are churches that continually seek God’s direction, remain committed to His Word, and are willing to follow Him as He leads. First Baptist Church desires to be that kind of church, a congregation committed to biblical truth, authentic relationships, discipleship, prayer, and reaching the Princeton community with the hope of Jesus Christ. Our desire is not simply to maintain what has been done in the past, but to build faithfully on the foundation that previous generations have established while looking toward what God wants to do through the church in the future. We believe that one of our greatest opportunities is investing in children and students and helping them develop a genuine, lifelong faith in Jesus Christ.
As we look ahead, we are excited about the opportunity to strengthen and expand our ministry to students and families. We are praying for God’s direction, wisdom, and the right leaders who will come alongside our church and help us reach more young people with the Gospel, disciple them in their faith, and help them become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.