Student Pastor

STUDENT PASTOR

Position Description

First Baptist Church Opelika

Reports To

NextGen Pastor

Direct Reports

Student Ministry Associates (2)

Student Ministry Assistant

Ministry Interns

Other Working Relationships

Member of the Pastoral Staff team

Member of NextGen Leadership team

Job Classification

Full time, salaried at 40 hours per week (exempt)

Principal Function

Work closely with members and staff to support the vision of FBCO in developing and leading student programming to reach teenagers with the Gospel.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a large group setting on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights
• Recruit, train, and value all levels of leadership within the Student Ministry including volunteers, parents, interns, and paid staff
• Lead the Student Ministry staff and volunteers to formulate a discipleship strategy for students and families
• Build relationships with students and families to help them connect to FBCO
• Plan, lead, and execute events, camps, and mission trips
• Fulfill certain pastoral care staff responsibilities including hospital visits, counseling, meetings, and other ministry opportunities
• Develop and oversee a Student Ministry budget to effectively use church resources to maximize ministry opportunities
• Lead the effort to reach unchurched teenagers and families with the Gospel
• Exhibit a positive attitude and be a team player
• Encourage and motivate students in a growing commitment and connection to the body of Christ and an expanding contribution to the mission of Christ. FBCO is a multi-generational church that wants to impact the world!
  
  

Qualifications

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus
• Bachelor’s degree. (Seminary degree preferred, but not required)
• 3-5 years of experience leading in a large church setting
• Demonstrated ability to listen effectively and to communicate clearly, both orally and in written form. Submission of a video link of the candidate teaching is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute retreats, camps, and mission trips accommodating large numbers of students and adult volunteers
• Strong people skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must pass pre-employment comprehensive and sexual misconduct background check
  
  

Pastoral Duties

• Participate regularly in weekend worship programs at FBCO
• Perform baptisms, weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and counseling as necessary
• Serve in outreach events and within other ministries as part of the FBCO pastoral team
  
  

Strengths

• Gifted in leadership
• Strong relationally
• Effective recruiter and team player
• Solid organizational skills