Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Day shift,

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