Hire a Youth Pastor

Job Description

Part-Time English Ministry (EM) Pastor / Minister for Youth & Young Adults
Korean Baptist Church of San Jose (SBC) — San Jose, CA

Korean Baptist Church of San Jose (KBCSJ), located in San Jose of Northern California, is an SBC-affiliated church with a vision of being a restoring community that gives life and raises disciples. We are prayerfully seeking a Part-Time English Ministry (EM) Pastor/Minister to shepherd and disciple our Youth and Young Adults through gospel-centered worship, biblical teaching, and relational ministry.

If you have a heart for the next generation and a calling to help students and young adults grow as Kingdom workers, we invite you to apply.

1. Position
   • Part-Time EM Pastor/Minister (1 opening) o Primary focus: Youth & Young Adults worship, teaching, and discipleship

2. Key Responsibilities (Approx. 16 hours/week)

Weekly Gatherings & Preparation
• Friday Youth Gathering (3 hrs/week) o Bible study + activities / community building
• Sunday EM Worship Sermon (1 hr/week) o Preach for Youth/Young Adults (English)
• Sunday Young Adults Bible Study (2 hrs/week) o Lead and facilitate discussion (English)
• Staff Meeting (2 hrs/week) • Sermon & Bible Study Preparation (4 hrs/week) o Exegesis, application, lesson planning, small group guides, etc.

Pastoral Care (Weekdays — 4 hrs/week)
• Discipleship, mentoring, follow-up care, and pastoral visits as needed

Special Events
• Plan and lead Youth/Young Adults retreats and ministry events (seasonal/as scheduled)

The schedule and scope of responsibilities may be adjusted depending on church needs and the candidate’s gifting and availability

1. Qualifications
   • Currently enrolled in or graduated from an SBC seminary or undergraduate program, or another biblically faithful, healthy seminary program • A genuine love for English-speaking Youth and Young Adults, with a commitment to relational discipleship and spiritual formation • Able to preach and lead Bible studies in English • Korean language ability is a plus (not required); interest in Korean culture is welcomed • Legally able to live and serve in the United States • In agreement with Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and able to joyfully partner with the church’s direction and Senior Pastor

2. Compensation
   • Compensation will follow church guidelines and will be discussed during the interview process. • The expected monthly compensation range is $3,000 ~ $3,600, depending on qualifications, experience, and scope of ministry.

3. Application Materials (Please submit in PDF!!!)
   • Resume • Personal Testimony o Your relationship with Christ, calling to ministry, ministry experiences, and ministry vision
   • Certificate of Baptism • Degree Documentation o Diploma or current enrollment verification
   • 2 English Sermon Samples o Video/audio file or YouTube links (preferred)
   • Two Recommendation Letters o One from a Senior Pastor
   o One from a colleague/mentor/leader
   • Ministry Plan (one semester or one year) o Include ideas for discipleship, small groups, and spiritual formation for Youth/EM

4. Application Deadline
   • Open until filled o Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

5. Submit Application & Inquiries
   • All applications and inquiries by email only. • Email (Office): office@kbcsj.org • Church Address: 1056 Pinewood Dr, San Jose, CA 95129 • Website: www.kbcsj.org • Contact: Rev. Hanjung Jang — hanjung.jang@kbcsj.org Application materials will not be returned. All documents will be used solely for the purpose of the search process and will be securely disposed of after the position is filled

We believe this search is a significant step in strengthening our next-generation ministry. We warmly welcome applicants who desire to serve with a gospel-centered heart through worship, teaching, discipleship, pastoral care, and healthy team ministry.

Korean Baptist Church of San Jose
Rev. Hanjung Jang

Korean Baptist Church of San Jose