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:

First Baptist Church Opelika