Job Description

The Student Pastor has a holy calling and stewardship of the young people of our church. The Student Pastor will ignite a passion in our students to consistent Bible study, prayer, service, evangelism, and worship through personal example and regular Church gatherings and special events. This role will also identify, develop, and mobilize parents and the larger church community in support of our students (6th grade through High School)

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Manages all student ministry programs, budgets, and volunteers
• Responsible for all classes attended by students of New Hope Baptist Church, whether taught personally or delegated to others
• Recruits, approves, develops, and oversees all who work, teach, and help in the Student Ministry ensuring that every worker has passed a formal background check and is approved for work with children
• Ensure that all student activities are staffed by a sufficient number of trained and authorized adults
• Communicate with students’ parents informing and including them in activities and encouraging them to disciple their own teens as the Bible tells us to do. Conducting periodic parent events.

Preaching & Teaching

• Identify, select, and teach age-appropriate curriculum in alignment with the Lead Pastor
• Teach twice-weekly at student gatherings (Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings)
• Periodically prepare and deliver sermons during Sunday morning services in coordination with the Lead Pastor

Discipleship

• Disciple all students to further their spiritual growth. This involves helping them learn about Jesus and live according to the Scriptures with the goal of becoming obedient, mature, and fruitful followers of Christ
• Act as mentor and confidant, helping young people navigate the challenges of their adolescence by offering support and Biblical guidance.

Evangelism & Outreach

• Have complete knowledge and skills to explain to a teen their need for salvation, the love of Christ, and His only plan for salvation
• Plan and organize local mission opportunities for the students as well as encouraging participation in church wide mission / outreach opportunities

Special Events

• The Student Pastor plans and implements various programs and activities, such as Bible studies, student camp, student groups, retreats, 5 th quarter, and service projects, to engage young people and spark their spiritual growth and foster a sense of belonging and community
• Plan and execute annual fundraisers (e.g. Spaghetti lunch, chili cook-off, golf tournament)

Personal Development

• Connect with other leaders on staff relationally, professionally, and collaboratively and in personal accountability.
• Continuously develop their own knowledge, cultural awareness, and appropriate skills to maintain a vibrant student ministry relevant to a changing modern world
• Stay current with ministry trends by accessing media, attending approved conferences, and staying in touch with like-minded leaders in similar ministry positions.
• Pursue professional and educational development.
• Commit to personal spiritual health and development of a worship lifestyle.

Other

• Maintain the NHBC student website page and online social media presence
• Maintain a tidy and well-functioning ministry space both in the Student Ministry area and in the office

Qualifications and Requirements

Professional

• Exercises sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Is a self-starter and self-motivator.
• Strives for excellence in all aspects of life and ministry.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial management, and project management.
• Familiarity with church operations and ministry practices.

Ministerial

• Is ordained, licensed, or commissioned for gospel ministry (or possess the necessary education/experience leading to ordination, licensure, or commissioning).
• Is qualified to lead in a pastoral role for the spiritual care of individuals including competence to guide people in spiritual decisions, baptizing, and other shepherding activities as may be required.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required (master’s degree preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience leading and ministering to students (grades 6-12)

Personal

• Personal testimony of salvation, service, and a call to ministry.
• Becomes a member of New Hope Baptist Church
• Displays impeccable loyalty to New Hope Baptist Church
• Regularly supports the ministry of New Hope Baptist Church through tithes and offerings
• Always maintains a positive attitude
• Is involved in personal evangelism and discipleship, in small groups and one-on-one settings
• Strives for excellence in all aspects of life and ministry
• Concerns themselves daily with spiritual maturity and growth, spending time in God’s word

Pastoral Vision

We are a multi-generational church in a rapidly growing community, and we want to meet the challenges of the present while still honoring the faithfulness of our past. We believe the Lord has called us to make disciples who live out their worship. To this end we are committed to reaching the students in our community for their good and God’s glory

About NHBC

Our Core values

• Relevance and authority of the Bible
• Prayer
• Christ-like compassion
• Evangelism and Missions
• Family
• Faithful stewardship
• Biblical leadership

We desire

• To be Spirit led
• To personally engage community in direct service
• To develop purposeful relationships with the lost
• To be a center of the community to bring hope and meet needs of people where they are
• To serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all people we encounter
• To personally engage with individuals and families who live around us and build
• relationships with them to support them in their journeys toward Christ
• To equip our members to be ambassadors for Christ to the community and world (mission
• trips, small group Bible studies)
• To worship—celebrative, Spirit-directed, and honoring God
• To collaborate in outreach with other local ministries
• To grow the Upward Sports program and family outreach
• To participate in mentoring programs in the community through collaboration with local schools (life skills, vocational training, counseling/support services, tutoring, etc.)
• To be a place where people know they are cared for by us and God

How to Apply?

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your resume to

resumes@newhopeaubrey.com