Hire a Youth Pastor

Job Description

Full-Time Associate Pastor & Minister to Students
Highland Park Church

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Spiritual Leadership:
   -Work under the authority of the Pastor to formulate and implement programs that challenge students to grow in their relationships with Christ, their families, each other, and the church body. -Regularly pray for the students and their needs. -Challenge students to engage in Christian service and provide opportunities for them to do so. -Encourage students to become leaders and assist in other areas of church life (missions, children's ministries, music ministries, etc.). -Provide a good example and guidance to students and their families as they grow in Christ and navigate their teen years. -Recruit and effectively lead a group of adults to assist in the Student Ministry. -Be proactive and innovative in developing other avenues for growing the Student Ministry.

2. Church Leadership:
   -Under the direction of the Senior Pastor, provide spiritual and administrative leadership to guide the church in its mission of connecting people to God, connecting with people, and connecting the world to the message of hope found in Jesus. -Care for the needs of the church members, including prayer, counseling (within appropriate boundaries and capabilities), hospital visitation, etc. -Lead the congregation to connect and minister to the community. -Preach and minister in the Pastor’s absence. -Explore innovative ways to engage the church community in partnership with the Senior Pastor. -Assist in other areas of ministry as instructed by the Senior Pastor.

Expectations:
-Devote a minimum of 40 hours per week to the ministry of the church. -Maintain a healthy relationship with the Lord and grow in personal spiritual knowledge and development. -Participate in and support the ministry of the church by attending all appropriate services and events. -Adhere to and enforce the Safe Sanctuary Policies of the church. -Annually prepare and present the financial requirements of the Student Ministry and other assigned ministries to the finance team. Work within the established church budget.
-Support the Pastor’s leadership and direction. -Consult the Pastor in areas of uncertainty or concern. -Keep the Pastor informed of potential issues within areas of responsibility. -Participate in an annual performance appraisal conducted by the Pastor.

Privileges:
-May be away for two weeks (including two Sundays) each year for ministry opportunities outside of responsibilities to Highland Park Church, with further Sundays approved by the Senior Pastor. --May have three weeks of vacation each year, including three Sundays, provided the minister has served Southern Baptist Churches for 10 years. If not, two weeks with two Sundays are allowed. -May have one Sunday each year for continuing education and skills development (conferences, seminars, etc.). -May have the equivalent of two days off each week, provided sufficient time is given each week to pastoral ministry.

Highland Park Church

Highland Park Church is looking towards the future with a renewed vision. We believe in building strong relationships within our community and among our members. A few years ago, our focus was heavily on mission work, both locally and abroad. While we continue to value outreach, we are now striving to balance these efforts with a deliberate strategy to help people deepen their relationship with God.

Everyone, whether they have been part of our church for years or have connected with God through our outreach programs, needs the peace and joy that comes from a closer connection with God. We are growing closer together, fueled by an even greater passion for others to come to know Christ. Our goal is for each member and attender to become who God created them to be, instead of who the world wants to turn them into.