Job Overview

Who We Are

First Baptist Church of Tallahassee is a gospel-centered Southern Baptist church passionate about reaching people for Christ and making disciples. As a church family, we are committed to the authority of Scripture, the centrality of the gospel, and the mission of the Great Commission. We're prayerfully seeking a NextGen Pastor to join our team and lead our efforts to raise up the next generation to know, love, and follow Jesus.

Position Overview

The NextGen Pastor will provide leadership and vision for all age-based ministries from birth through young adulthood. This includes overseeing the Director of Children's Ministry, and direct leadership of Youth and College, and college/young adult ministry. The goal is to create a seamless discipleship strategy that helps young people grow in Christ and stay rooted in their faith as they mature.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NextGen Ministries: Provide pastoral oversight to all ministries from nursery through young adults.
• Teach & Disciple: Develop age-appropriate Bible teaching that reflects sound doctrine and gospel clarity.
• Equip Leaders: Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and ministry leaders across all age groups.
• Support Families: Partner with parents to encourage spiritual formation at home.
• Plan Events: Organize camps, retreats, mission projects, and outreach events for kids, youth, and college students.
• Align with Vision: Work alongside the Senior Pastor and staff to ensure all NextGen ministry aligns with the church's overall mission and values.
• Ensure Safety: Maintain a secure, welcoming environment and uphold all child protection policies.

What We're Looking For

• A committed follower of Jesus with a growing walk with the Lord.
• A clear calling to ministry working with students and young adults with a primary emphasis on youth and college.
• Agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message (2000).
• Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, education, or related field (seminary preferred).
• At least 5-10 years of experience leading in youth and/or college ministry.
• Strong communicator, team builder, and shepherd-leader.
• Organized, self-motivated, and relational.

Preferred Qualities

• Passion for discipling the next generation in truth and grace.
• Experience building and leading volunteer teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Visionary and strategic mindset.