Oakridge Baptist Church is looking for its next youth minister. We are located in St Peters, MO, which is a large city in St. Charles County just outside of the city of St. Louis. With a population just over 400,000 in the surrounding area, the opportunities for ministry are endless. Our church heavily invests in our youth ministry, and the next youth minister will find a group of volunteers who will support the work and a pastoral staff who will invest in the youth minister and their ministry.

Our church is seeking a youth minister who will help to guide our youth to follow Jesus and help them to embody our church mission – OBC exists to glorify God by reaching up, reaching in, and reaching out. (Revelation 4:11, Romans 12:1-2, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 28:18-20).

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Counseling with church leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating a youth discipleship ministry and in enlisting appropriate volunteers.
• Overseeing the educational side of youth ministry through Sunday School, small groups, Wednesday nights, and other education times by providing insight into material and activities.
• Leading the primary teaching times with the youth on Wednesday nights.
• Preparing, planning, and organizing regular youth ministry activities including, but not limited to, monthly events, camps, retreats, outreach, bible studies, etc.
• Advise in the use of materials, equipment, supplies, and space by the youth ministry.
• Coordinating youth participation in the ministry in the church beyond the youth ministry.
• Maintaining regular communication regarding activities, events, and other youth ministry related items with parents, volunteers, and youth.
• Developing a vision for the youth ministry in conjunction with church leadership and the overall vision of the church.
• Proposing a yearly budget that represents the continued development and improvement of the youth ministry as well as reflecting the financial need of the youth ministry. Appropriately administering all budgeted and non-budgeted funds when approved and available.
• Serving as a regular member of the Ministry Coordination Team.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications

• Must be a born-again believer with personal testimony of commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Have a clear and open calling to serve in Youth Ministry
• Adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Maintain, as a priority, a right relationship with God, spouse, and family
• Attend weekly worship services
• Experience in youth ministry is a plus, but not required
• Pass a comprehensive background check

Benefits and Expectations

• This is a bi-vocational position, paid weekly
• A personal office is available, but office hours are not required
• Employees recieve paid time-off and sick leave

Interested candidates can apply by emailing a resumé to [email protected].