Student and Family Pastor Full Time

Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Red House Baptist Church in Richmond, KY as they search for their next Student and Family Pastor. Red House is a warm and inviting community where faith and relationships are at the heart of everything they do. With a rich history and a genuine love for people, the church creates a space where individuals and families of all ages feel welcomed and supported.

The Student and Family Pastor role focuses on ministering to students (6th-12th grade) and their families, fostering spiritual growth through Bible studies, discipleship, mission trips, retreats, and events. Responsibilities include recruiting and training leaders, engaging parents, supporting student-led ministries, and managing budgets. Additionally, the pastor oversees a college ministry, collaborates with church staff, and may lead another ministry area (e.g., young adults, missions, or social media). The role requires strong leadership, organization, communication, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry.

The ideal candidate will:

Have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Be called and committed to leading and serving students and their families in the local church
(Preferred) Degree from an accredited seminary or (accepted) an accredited college
Agree with the Current Baptist Faith and Message
Team player that sees value in utilizing volunteers in their area(s) of giftedness
Teachable, conscientious, motivated, and a self-starter and a hard worker
Responsibilities/ Summary of Duties:

Direct, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive student ministry strategy that aligns with the vision and mission of the church and focuses on the spiritual growth of students
Plan, organize, and coordinate mission trips (mainly summer), ministry/servant projects, evangelistic outreach opportunities, retreats, conferences, events, and fundraisers, especially Upward Basketball Concessions (and others when needed).
Recruit, train, equip, and empower adult leaders and student leaders
Be intentional in ministering to parents by engaging, supporting, and involving them in the student ministry
Be willing to assist with the college ministry (when available and able) and support our partnership with the Baptist Campus Ministry at Eastern Kentucky University

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