Youth Pastor Full Time

Minister of Youth and Discipleship
Job Description
 
HOURS:  Full-time
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
● Be a member in good standing of a Baptist congregation.
● Have a desire to teach and mentor youth with patience and an accepting heart.
● Have a passion for leading and equipping Christians to disciple others.
● Have experience in teaching youth in an educational or Christian setting.
● Pass a mandatory background check.
● Be proficient with computers and social media.
● Have a related Bible college or seminary degree (preferred).
● Have a willingness to join, endorse, and support Scottsville Baptist Church and her mission as well as the ministries of the worldwide work of the Southern Baptist Convention.
 
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
● To ignite a desire for a genuine relationship with Christ and to equip the youth for the spiritual battle they are in.
● To partner with parents and help them disciple their teenagers.
● To lead and equip all generations to make disciples.
 
RESPONSIBLE TO:
● Senior Pastor and Personnel Committee. (Evaluations will be conducted after the first 6 months and annually thereafter by the Senior Pastor and will be reported in writing to the Personnel Committee.)
 
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
YOUTH MINISTRY
● Oversight and leadership of the youth ministries (7th-12th grades). This includes: regularly scheduled activities for youth during church meeting times (e.g., Sunday School, Wednesday nights), special events, etc.
● Creating, planning, and leading special events and trips for youth and families such as D-Now weekends, camps, trips, holiday-themed events, Youth VBS, mission trips, etc. These events will be placed on an annual calendar and submitted to the Senior Pastor.
● Planning and implementing creative, relevant, new ideas within the ministry.
● Recruiting, training, praying for, and involving new and current youth ministry volunteers.
● Managing the ministry’s budget efficiently and effectively and submitting an annual budget proposal to the Finance Committee for approval.
● Communicating consistently with parents as well as providing the tools they need for spiritual leadership.
● Choosing curricula and other teaching materials for youth areas, upon approval of the Senior Pastor.
● Connecting new individuals and families in creative ways to our church through the youth ministry.
● Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
 
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY
● Oversight and maintenance of all discipleship activities within the church. This includes but is not limited to Sunday School, weekly small group Bible studies, etc.
● Communicating regularly with discipleship leaders within the church and providing them with necessary resources, including materials and training.
● Working with the Senior Pastor in creating new Bible study classes and discipleship opportunities.
● Working with the Nominating Committee and the Committee on Committees in enlisting qualified workers for leadership in discipleship areas.
● Managing the ministry’s budget effectively and efficiently and submitting an annual budget proposal to the Finance Committee for approval.
● Planning and implementing creative, relevant, new ideas within the ministry.
● Choosing curricula and other teaching materials for discipleship classes, upon approval of the Senior Pastor.
● Connecting new individuals and families in creative ways to our church through the discipleship ministry.
● Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
 
OTHER GENERAL EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE:
• Should always exhibit professionalism, demonstrated by:  a well-groomed appearance, conscientious work ethic,
willingness and ability to work at a fast pace within a variety of settings and circumstances wiith composure and flexibility.
• Should be committed to growing the youth and discipleship ministries, both spiritually and numerically.
• Should be ever conscious of the need for confidentiality.
• Should maintain regular office hours.
● Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Should be a continual learner and team player.
• Should exercise discernment and wise judgment.
• Should conduct a lifestyle congruent with biblical requirements for church leaders.
• Should be a person who gives extreme attention to details with an eye for excellence.
• Should be a self-starter, good at multi-tasking and prioritizing projects.
• Maintain personal spiritual development through Bible reading, prayer, and Christian community.
• Be involved in the community of Scottsville, especially in youth-related community activities (e.g. FCA, sporting events).