Hire a Youth Pastor

Job Description

FBC Florence
Youth Pastor Job Description and Qualifications

Principal Function: Coordinating and promoting church programs and encouraging the spiritual growth of students (grades 6-12).

Working Relationships: Reports to the Pastor and Personnel Committee.

Job Classification: This position is an exempt (salaried w/parsonage) and full time position. The position may
also be adjusted for college/seminary students.

Salary: $38,500 plus 3 bedroom 2 bath parsonage.

Responsibilities:
• Organize and coordinate a balanced approach to student ministry that includes Bible study, discipleship training, outreach, recreation, fellowship, mission action, and music.
• Be present on a regular basis at school events. (sports, music, FFA, FCA, etc.) • Work with the Youth Ministry Team to plan, implement and evaluate a balanced student ministry program. • Provide Christian guidance and pastoral care to meet the special needs of young people and their parents. • Keep up-to-date on the latest educational methods and share them with the workers.
• Prepare and administer the youth ministry budget.
• On occasion be available nights and weekends for youth ministry events as well as to work with the pastor in making emergency pastoral care visits as needed. • Visit prospects and members related to student ministry. • Comply with all established church policies, doctrines and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Attend quarterly/as needed deacon meetings

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The position of Student Minister requires:

• Must have biblical training • Some experience in a youth church staff or other youth-related position. • Requires exceptional speaking skills and the ability to speak confidently before groups. • Requires quality leadership and administrative skills. • Requires basic ability to use computer software • Requires commitment to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. • Requires passing criminal and sexual misconduct background checks.

First Baptist Florence

We live out our beliefs in our daily walk with the Lord as a church. We are strong in the area of outreach and have an especially active youth ministry in our small town community.