Youth Pastor Full Time

Temple Baptist Church in Searcy, Arkansas, is seeking to hire a Youth Pastor.  The Youth Pastor is responsible for the spiritual development of students to be Great Commission Christians.

Regular Duties:

Youth:
Work with the Youth Committee to coordinate youth activities.

Lead in the planning and execution of special projects such as camps, retreats, and VBS.

Lead in the planning and execution of special mission projects.

Lead in planning and execution of monthly fellowships for the youth.

Lead in the spiritual development of youth. (Lead on Wednesday nights, possibly teach Sunday School.)

Children:
Assist with Children’s Committee Activities.

Summer:  In charge of summer camp registration, make sure camps are filled.

Community Engagement:
Build relationships within the Searcy community, collaborating with local schools, organizations, other churches, and families to create opportunities for youth involvement and community service.

General:

Assist the Senior pastor in visitation of members, new members and prospects.

Be prepared to visit hospitals and nursing homes.

Assist the Senior pastor in event planning.

Coordinate with the Senior pastor in regard to attendance at various committee meetings.

Coordinates and develops ministries that also relate to college age students and/or high school graduates.

Education and Experience:

Be a committed Christian with a calling to the ministry of the gospel and mission of disciple-making.  Candidate must meet the qualifications of a pastor set forth in 1 Timothy 3.  Should be actively growing in a personal walk of faith in Jesus Christ as exemplified in daily spiritual disciplines, a regular personal witness, and a life of service both in the church and community.  Holds to Baptist convictions set forth in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.  Experience in student ministry required.  Should be able to fulfill pastoral duties when called upon to do so.