Overview
The Associate Pastor of Youth Ministry will be responsible for providing leadership and
oversight of all aspects of the youth ministries at Sherwood Baptist Church. He will also support
the Senior Pastor with periodic preaching, church outreach, and other ministry-related tasks. This
is a full-time, salaried position.
Qualifications
– Be a committed disciple of Jesus Christ, seeking to know, love, and serve God.
– Exhibit a Christ-like lifestyle and evident call to ministry.
– Submit to the established policies and doctrines of this church.
– Possess the ability to oversee all volunteers and participants in the Youth Ministry.
– Ability to teach the Bible to youth and other age groups.
– Willingness to work well with all other staff members and various church committees.
Regular Duties
– Work with the Senior Pastor in developing and executing a vision for Youth Ministry.
– Lead and organize a youth program which implements elements of worship, biblical
teaching, fellowship, evangelism, and missions.
– Recruit and train volunteers with giftedness to assist in the ministry.
– Integrate Youth Ministry into all parts of life at Sherwood Baptist Church.
– Ensure a safe and healthy environment which welcomes all youth.
– Maintain contact with parents and guardians, keeping the informed of ministry
opportunities and activities.
– Implement outreach events which connect Sherwood to youth in our area.
– Prepare and implement youth budget.
– Work with committees and staff to carry out Youth Ministry.
– Assist Senior Pastor in pastoral ministry-related tasks such as visitation and outreach.
– Occasionally preach during church worship services.
– Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
Job Skills and Requirements
This position requires some experience as a church staff member in a ministry leadership
capacity. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies (or related field) is required.
Successful completion of a background check is also required.
Terms of Employment
– This is a full-time position, with an annual compensation.
– The Senior Pastor is the direct supervisor of this position.
– This position adheres to the policies and procedures outline in the Personnel Manual.
Please submit applications to [email protected]
