Jan 21, 2020
Minister to Students Job Description (Full-Time)
Purpose
Salem Baptist Church is in search of a Minister to Students to lead our church in ministering to youth as they grow in their walk with Christ and develop a program where youth clearly understand what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Minister to Students will partner with and lead the Youth Ministry Team to create a well–balanced discipleship program for youth to help them discover who they are in Christ and develop their spiritual gifts. He will also provide guidance in using those gifts and other interests and abilities in the mission of Salem Baptist Church to reach others for Christ.
Key Attributes of our Minister to Students
The ideal candidate will posses a strong Biblical background and verifiable Biblical foundation for personal life and ministry. They will be passionate about youth work with an ability and desire to guide our youth in their faith journey. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to develop and lead exciting fellowship, worship, and missions programs. They will be a creative, energetic, team player with strong communication skills. He will posses leadership qualities including, but not limited to, interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers and parents. They will work with the Senior Pastor and appropriate committeesin planning, implementing and budgeting retreats, events, programs, camps and mission trips involving grades 6-12, will assist in the determination and pursuit of common ministrygoals with other Salem Baptist Church ministries and have an ongoing commitment to professional and personal development. In addition, they should be willing to be stretched in the position and not seek to avoid unpleasant or unfulfilling responsibilities.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Under the administrative guidance and direction of the Senior Pastor, the successful candidate will plan, organize, implement, prepare budgets and evaluate the youthprogram. They will coordinate this program in conjunction with the other programs and activities of the church.
Specifically:
Lead, coordinate and provide oversight to the youth ministries of the church.
Recruit, train and involve adult sponsors who can assist in the ministry and mentoring of teenagers.
Serve as a role model for teenagers in the church and community.
Facilitate youth programming (weekly meetings, small group Bible studies, outreaches, socials, recreational activities, mission trips, etc.)
Develop programs that are cost effective, that take into account the budget constraints of parents and our youth, provides an age and gender appropriate balance with respect to youth activities and takes into account the varied interests of all the members of our youth group and their families (not everyone ski’s or plays football).
Provide students with training and opportunities to serve Christ in and through Salem Baptist Church and to share their faith with others.
Assist with Vacation Bible School and provide assistance to the Director of Sunday School to fill vacancies in grades 6-12 Sunday school classes and assist, if requested with the design of curriculum and programs for youth related Sunday school classes.
Assist the Senior Pastor as needed in other areas of congregational life, utilizing one’s giftedness for the glory of God and the benefit of the entire church body.
Accountability
The Minister to Students is directly accountable to the Senior Pastor. In the absence of a Senior Pastor, he is directly accountable to the Deacon Board.
He is to attend all staff meetings and submit written reports to appropriate boards and committees if/when required.
The Minister to Studentsmustbe prepared to give quarterly and annual reports regarding the entire youth ministry at business meetings, committee meetings or informational forums if requested to do so.
It is recommended that the Minister to Students recruit a prayer team of select church members, friends and family members who are updated regularly on the ministry and special prayer requests or needs (personal or program related).
The position requires an ongoing commitment to maintain regular contact with the parents of our youth through but not limited to email, parent meetings, letters, phone calls, in-home visits etc.
We understand our staff is human and like all of us, susceptible to mistakes and misjudgment. All Salem Baptist Church members are expected to practice the Biblical practice of forgiveness as well admitting mistakes quickly and emphatically and accepting responsibility when they occur.
Conduct
Personal Life - Seek opportunities to grow and learn how to become effective in youth ministry to better serve the church. Lead a home where the spouse and family (if applicable) attend church regularly and, when possible, are activity involved in some area of ministry.
Relationship with Senior Pastor - The Minister to Students owes the Senior Pastor respect and submission in accordance with Hebrews 13:17 and Mathew 18
Healthy Work Ethic and Time Management - The Minister to Students is expected to be prepared and on time for meetings, appointments and services, to honor his commitments, respect his volunteers and the Church leadership. He is expected to demonstrate initiative and should seek continuous improvement in organizational development, time management skills and leadership skills through training, study and critical evaluation.
Salem Baptist Church
465 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103, USA
Full time
