Minister of Youth and College

Full-Time

First Baptist Church Ellijay

164 Dalton Street

Ellijay, Georgia 30540

https://fbcellijay.com/

Job Title: Minister of Youth and College

Department: Ministry

Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Reporting to: Senior Pastor

Coordinates With: Student and College Committee

Supervises: Student and Children's Assistant and volunteers

Position Description: Candidates, first and foremost, love the Lord and know who they are in Christ and desire to give God the glory in all things. This position requires a leader who is doctrinally sound and wants to make disciples of Jesus Christ. This position will provide influential leadership, vision, and direction to all involved in Student Ministry. The Minister of Youth and College will devote time to mentoring students and volunteers, and they will be expected to lead students to the Lord in worship, spiritual growth, evangelism, and service.

Spiritual Criteria:

Profession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and agreement with the Baptist Faith and MessageCommitment to personal spiritual growthModeling of standards and expectations of leaders within FBC EllijayWillingness to become an active member of FBC Ellijay

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required, with seminary degree achieved or in progressThree years of experience preferred in youth/student programsMust be ordained by FBC Ellijay within one year of hiring date if not ordained when hiredHave a valid driver's licensePass a FBC Ellijay background check

Key Responsibilities:

Disciple students by leading as a disciple of Jesus ChristPlan and execute biblically accurate, culturally relevant services for the Student MinistryPlan and lead student retreats, mission trips, and group worship gatherings for the Student MinistryRecruit, equip, and develop volunteers, adult small group leaders, and student leadersDevelop an active student committee to assist in planningCommunicate with parentsAssist in the development of the Student Ministry budgetSupport students by attending school and community events when possibleSupport the programs of the church, faithfully participating in church services and encouraging students to do the sameProvide spiritual counseling and direction to students on an individual basisAssist the Senior Pastor in providing pastoral care and meeting other needs of the congregation

Skills and Expectations:

Experience in organizing multiple projects and eventsOrganized and flexibleAble to teach scripture with comfort and authority, command respect of students and manage large groups of teenagers, enforce safety and security protocols, and maintain confidentialityMotivated self-starterEnergetic and creative with the ability to participate in activitiesSignificant study and preparation for teachingCombination of office and computer tasks

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Youth Pastor Search Committee :

[email protected]

Letter of InterestResumeVideo Testimony

About FBC and Ellijay: Ellijay is small and maintains a close community. Gilmer County has a few elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school which has around 1200 students. It also has a private Christian academy and a thriving homeschool community, and we have students from all of these environments as part of our ministry. FBC holds events and maintains a visible presence in the community. As a church, we are in the process of transitioning to be Elder-led. FBC Ellijay, due to its location in the heart of downtown, has a vast opportunity to spread the love and gospel of Jesus.